2026 RPTE Law Student Writing Competition

The RPTE Law Student Writing Competition offers a unique platform for law students to showcase their research, writing skills, and knowledge in the field. Participating in such competitions not only provides students with valuable experience but also offers opportunities for recognition and networking within the legal community.

Here are some key details about the competition:

Competition Topic: To enter, submit an essay on a current topic dealing with real property, trust and estate law “Real property, trust and estate law” is a broad category containing numerous practice disciplines. Without attempting to define the area precisely, the subject is intended to include matters within law school curricula in courses entitled: Property; Estate and Gift Tax; Wills and Decedents’ Estates; Real Estate Development; Environmental Law; Land Use Planning; Federal Taxation; Real Estate Finance; Secured Transactions; Debtors and Creditors; Employee Benefit Plans; Planning, Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Transactions; Taxation and Regulation of Non-Profit Organizations; Business Succession Planning; Life Insurance and Other Insurance Products; Trusts and Trust Law; Wealth Management; Fiduciary Income Taxation; Estate Planning; and Probate and Estate Administration.

Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2026

Eligibility Criteria: Open to any law school student in good standing, over the age of 21, who is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school within the United States and its possessions, and who is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Contest website: View full contest details here.