The National Essay Competition (NEC) is open to all Australian law students and recent law graduates. Students are encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3,000 and 12,000 words on any legal issue.
The winner will receive a prize of AUD$1,000.00. The top four papers will also receive national exposure in the 2012 Australian Law Students’ Association Academic Journal which is distributed to all Australian law student societies.
2011 Winners
- Neurons All the Way Down: The Neuroscientific Challenge to Criminal Responsibility - Andrew Dawson.
- China's Laogai Prison System: The Implications of Future Accession to the International Criminal Court - Jarrod Jolly.
- Public Figures: Suing the Media for Violations of Privacy - Penelope Scott.
- The Legal Response to Factitious Disorder by Proxy in Australia's Criminal Justice System - Ryan Kornhauser.
To enquire about the National Essay Competition, contact Alex McVey (Publications Officer - Academic Journal): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
View the Submission Requirements.
View the Marking Guide.
