Contest Information and Requirements:

The Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest is an annual writing competition sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Public Justice, America's Public Interest Law Firm.

The Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest was established in 1970 by prominent environmental lawyer, the late Roscoe B. Hogan of Birmingham, Alabama, and serves to provide law students the opportunity to investigate and offer solutions to the multitude of injustices inflicted on the environment.

Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may submit a legal essay for the competition.

Prizes include cash award + all-expenses-paid trip for the winning essayist to receive his/her award in person at the annual Pound Fellows Dinner.

The 2008 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest Topic:

Global Warming How Litigation Can Make a Difference

Please see the Public Justice website for more information on deadlines, eligibility and rules.