Central to the PLJ’s mission is to provide opportunities for students to explore their own legal interests and to develop their personal editing and writing skills. As a result, the PLJ runs a writing competition for high school students to extend this engagement and accessibility to the law. We will be hosting the 2025 High School Essay Competition this Spring. Please check the website for updates and important deadlines.
Spring 2024:
Topic: The First Amendment in Public Life
Winners: Matt Berkery, Maclain Conlin, & Luke Hwang.
Honorable Mentions: Ekaterina Chasovnikova, Ellie Sohn, & Pranav Gorty.
Spring 2023:
Topic: Emerging Issues in Law and Technology
Winners: Beatrice Neilson, Caroline Quirk, & Kaylee Yang.
Honorable Mentions: Deirdre Chau, Carson Loveless, Erica Yip, & Yike Zhang.