The Program on Church, State & Society at Notre Dame Law School has announced a writing competition for law students focused on scholarship related to the intersection of church, state & society, and in particular, how the law structures and governs that intersection.

Papers should be focused broadly on topics related to church, state & society. The competition is open to law students and recent graduates not yet practicing law. Papers must be between 9,000-13,000 words, including footnotes and/or endnotes. Papers must be submitted by April 12th, 2024.

First Place, $3,000 cash award; Second Place, $2,000 cash award; Third Place, $1,000 cash award; Honorable Mention awards of $500.

For more information, please visit the competition’s website.