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Virginia State Bar Law Student Writing Competition

Virginia State Bar

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Avg. Amount Awarded
133
Days
May 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Description

The Health Law Section of the Virginia State Bar was organized in 1984 and its membership consists of those in legal practice devoted to dealing with the administration of health care. The Health Law Section is sponsoring a Student Writing Competition in order to promote academic debate and the dissemination of ideas and scholarly writing in the field of health law. The Competition is open to all students enrolled and in good standing during the 2024-2025 academic year at (1) any Virginia law school, or (2) a law school outside Virginia as a resident of Virginia (with proof of residency). Applicants must write an article related to a health law issue or the practice of health law. Preference may be given to topics demonstrating particular relevance to contemporary events, addressing unsettled issues of law, or presenting novel and unique perspectives. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$2,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Virginia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Virginia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Law/Legal Services

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of residency
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
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Tel: 804-775-0500 Address 1111 East Main Street, Suite 700
Richmond, VA 23219-0026