Papers written in connection with a law school course or seminar are eligible for the competition.
Papers based on research or other work done in connection with law firm or other employment are eligible for the Competition, as are papers evolving from moot court or legal clinic involvement. Any such papers, however, must be in the form of a scholarly article. Winning papers shall not have been previously published or accepted for publication. Apart from non-substantive editorial suggestions, the faculty sponsor may not do any rewriting of the paper. The faculty sponsor shall furnish to the Foundation, along with each submitted paper, a signed letter or other written communication confirming that he or she reviewed the final draft of the paper and consents to being named as faculty sponsor of the paper.