Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition
DEADLINE FEB. 6
The American Constitution Society (ACS) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School ACS Chapter host an annual national student writing competition in honor of Constance Baker Motley’s legacy. As a civil rights attorney, first woman elected President of the Borough of Manhattan, and the first African-American woman appointed to the federal bench, Motley’s life-long commitment to equality for all aligns with ACS’s mission to ensure that law is a force to improve the lives of all people. ACS welcomes all student papers furthering and promoting a progressive vision of the Constitution, law, and public policy. Entrants are encouraged to view this topic broadly, and we welcome submissions on a variety of substantive areas.
The winning paper author will be awarded $3,000 and each of the 2 runners-up will receive $1,000. The winning authors of the top 3 papers will be featured during the 2022 ACS National Convention and on ACS’s digital platforms. The top paper also receives an offer of publication in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law.
All submissions must be submitted by Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (in your local timezone).
For more information visit the Motley National Student Writing Competition page.
Questions or concerns? Reach out via email to writing_competition@acslaw.org