First Annual Human Rights Student Scholars Writing Competition


SPONSORED BY THE Human Rights Program of the University of Virginia School of Law and the Virginia Journal of International Law (VJIL)

WE INVITE PAPERS relating to human rights law from J.D., L.L.M. and S.J.D. students from the United States and abroad. May 2009 graduates may submit papers written as part of their law school curriculum.

THE TOP AUTHOR WILL RECEIVE:
• A cash prize of $500
• Featured presentation in an online symposium on Opinio Juris
• An invitation to present the paper at a special Student Scholars Workshop at UVA
• Expedited consideration for publication in VJIL

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2010

Visit www.vjil.org for specific guidelines and eligibility requirements.