Announcing the Second International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition
The 2012 competition is now closed. We will be announcing the winners on March 15, 2012.
Click here to download the competition poster.
Please note that Competition Rules and Regulations were updated on November 15, 2011.
The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (WCL) and the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society (ASIL) are pleased to once again announce the second International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Student Writing Competition. Learn more about last year's competition, winners, and jury.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time
CALL FOR PAPERS:
The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law and the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society seek submissions of papers for the second International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition. This competition aims to enhance scholarship among students in international humanitarian law and deepen understanding within this increasingly prevalent field.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Students must currently be enrolled in a law degree program at a U.S. or foreign law school
- Students may choose a legal topic related to international humanitarian law
Submissions must be unpublished papers written solely by the candidate in English
METHOD OF SUBMISSION:
- The 2012 competition is now closed. We will be announcing the winners on March 15, 2012.
AWARD:
The two winning authors will present their papers at an expert conference in Spring 2012 at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, will receive a complimentary registration at the ASIL Annual Meeting on March 28-31, 2012 in Washington, DC, and will receive a one-year student membership with ASIL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. Can I submit a paper co-written with another student?
A. No, each paper can have only one author/applicant. We do not accept co-authored papers.
Q. Is the Competition open to S.J.D. and Ph.D. students?
A. No, only current J.D. and LL.M. students at U.S. law schools or their foreign equivalents are eligible for the Competition.
Q. I am graduating in December 2011. Am I eligible to apply?
A. CLARIFIED ANSWER: NO, students must be enrolled in a law degree program at the time submissions are due, FEBRUARY 15, 2012, to submit a paper.
Q. Can I submit a paper that I wrote for another purpose?
A. You may submit a paper that was written for a class, seminar, or other purpose as long as you were the sole author and it has not been published.
Q. When is my submission due?
A. Submissions are due on February 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST. If you are not submitting from within the US Eastern time zone, please take care to plan accordingly. Submissions received after February 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST will not be considered.
Q. How can I help promote the Competition?
A. Download the Competition poster here and promote it to law students through any channels you deem appropriate.
Questions? Email TeachingIHL@wcl.american.edu or call the Center at 202-274-4180.
