Invitation
to participate in the annual National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
(NACDL) Diversity Task Force (DTF) Student Essay Competition
For
the seventh year of the essay competition, all students enrolled in the
2013-2014 academic year and in good academic standing at an accredited law
school are eligible to receive prizes of cash, recognition, publication in The
Champion, and more.
RULES
For
a full description and contest rules, you and your students may visit NACDL's
website at www.nacdl.org/essaycompetition
DEADLINE
The
deadline for submissions is May 1, 2014. Through the essay competition, NACDL
and DTF challenge students to improve their issue analysis and writing skills.
ABOUT
If
you are not familiar with us, NACDL, located in Washington, D.C., is the
nation’s preeminent bar association serving the criminal defense profession and
is committed to serving a diverse and inclusive community of lawyers. With
members in every state and from many nations, NACDL’s mission is to: Ensure
justice and due process for persons accused of crime; foster the integrity,
independence and expertise of the criminal defense profession, promote the
proper and fair administration of criminal justice. It provides opportunities
for attorneys to connect, share information and learn from one another. These
efforts build on NACDL's long-standing commitment to students that have
included the initiation of student memberships and the Cathy Bennett Mock Trial
Competition.
MORE
INFORMATION
For
more information about NACDL, please visit us on the web at www.nacdl.org, on linkedin.com, on Facebook or
on Youtube.com.
CONTACT
Geneva
Vanderhorst, Esq.
Pursuing
Excellence and Equality
Phone:
(202) 494-8285
Email: genevalaw@yahoo.com
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