Student Writing Competition

From sbot.org. $1,000. Deadline January 15, 2027.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
January 15, 2027 88 days left
Provider
sbot.org
Who can apply
Open to graduate and professional students in Texas studying law.
Level
Graduate Students
Where
Texas
Essay
Yes, 1 essay

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

Apply by email to writing@sbot.org. Subject line: Student Writing Competition Submission. Include: Email body must include: full name; law school (Texas) and program (J.D./LL.M.); expected graduation date (or graduation date, if within six months); preferred email address; phone number; title of submission Requirements: Open to students actively enrolled and in good standing at a Texas law school or an LL.M. program at such a school, or i; Individual authors only; co-authored papers not eligible; Submitted work must be the student's own original composition; generative AI tools may not be used to draft or rewrite a; Citations should follow a recognized legal citation standard (e.g., Bluebook); File must be Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF; Standard readable font (e.g., Times New Roman), 12-point, double-spaced.

Email the provider: writing@sbot.org

Essay prompt

  1. Original writing on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology and the law

    Up to 1,500 words

Common questions

How much is the Student Writing Competition worth?

The award is $1,000.

When is the Student Writing Competition deadline?

The deadline is January 15, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 88 days away.

Who can apply for the Student Writing Competition?

Open to graduate and professional students in Texas studying law.

Does the Student Writing Competition require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Original writing on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology and the law" (up to 1500 words).

How do I apply for the Student Writing Competition?

Applications are sent by email to writing@sbot.org. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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