Writing Competitions with Upcoming Deadlines

Wish you could get more out of that guided research paper than academic credit?  Perhaps you can.  Talk with your supervising professor about whether the paper would be suitable for entry into a law student writing competition (click here for a list of writing competitions that have announced upcoming deadlines).  You can win substantial cash prizes, add a publication or honor to your resume, and gain access to professional conferences attended by practitioners who are already doing the work that you want to do.  It's a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field - before you've even left law school!