For the 2016/17 school year, the Law Society is inviting all Grade 12 students and any secondary school students who have taken, or are currently enrolled in either Law 12 or Civic Studies 11, to submit an essay on the following topic:
How would you explain the rule of law to a fellow student who has never heard the term before? You might discuss why the rule of law is important, and how it impacts our daily lives. You might also discuss any current events involving threats to the rule of law.
The winning entry will be awarded a $1,000 prize, and the runner up will receive a $500 prize. The first place winner and runner up will be invited to an awards presentation event at the Law Society in Vancouver. Deadline for submissions is April 10, 2017.
For further details, including the information sheet and submission guidelines visit the Law Society website.
Read about last year’s essay here, and last year’s winning essays here:
Winning essay: “The Journey of the Magna Carta” by Han Wei (Helen) Luo
Runner-up essay: “The Ripple Effect of the Magna Carta” by Anushka J. Kurian
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