International Humanitarian Law Writing Competition

Deadline: January 31, 2011, at 12 PM EST**
CALL FOR PAPERS:
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law and the American Society of International Law's Lieber Society seek submissions of papers for the first annual International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition. This competition aims to enhance scholarship among students in international humanitarian law and deepen understanding within this increasingly prevalent field.
 
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
Students must currently be enrolled in a law degree program at a U.S. or foreign law school
Students may choose a legal topic related to international humanitarian law
Submissions must be unpublished papers written solely by the candidate in English
Papers must be submitted by email to teachingihl@wcl.american.edu.
 
AWARD:
The two winning authors will present their papers at an expert conference at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, will have their submissions published and will receive a one-year student membership with ASIL.