Elder Law Writing Competition for Students

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is sponsoring the Fifth Annual NAELA Elder Law Writing Competition:

• The first place winner will receive a $1,500 first place prize and will be interviewed for a future issueof NAELA News.
• The second place winner will receive $1,000 cash.
• The third place winner will receive $500 cash.
• In addition, the top eight articles will be published in NAELA Student Journal, an annual publication, and the top eight authors also will receive a complimentary one-year student membership to NAELA.

Article submissions should address any topic regarding legal issues that affect seniors or people with disabilities. The competition is designed to focus students on the issues of elder law and elder law as a legal specialty. 

Articles will be judged on originality, accuracy, research, conciseness, analysis, and clarity of style.

There is plenty of time for students to seriously consider this competition.  Entries must be submitted electronically between March 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010.

NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others who work with seniors, people with disabilities, and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking, and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with providing legal services to the elderly and people with disabilities.

For more information, see the following link.