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Columbia Undergraduate Law Review High School Essay Contest

A law and public-policy essay contest for high-school students run by the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review.

  • Open to international students
  • Moderate

About

Students write a legal or policy analysis essay responding to the annual prompt and cite sources using Chicago format.

What you can win

Publication or recognition through Columbia Undergraduate Law Review contest channels

Who can apply

International students
Can apply

Recent graduates are not included, even if they just graduated in May/June 2026.

What it takes

  • EssayNeeded
  • Recommendation lettersNot needed
  • InterviewNot needed
  • PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format
Online
How competitive
Moderate