Above the Law Writing Contest

To ensure Above the Law has a pipeline of the best writing talent and a publication with a variety of opinions and perspectives, ATL will launch its inaugural writing contest. We are particularly looking for underrepresented voices -- people of color, LGBTQ+, women -- who want to publish across a broad range of topics. We will be providing editorial support and a platform for distribution, and most importantly, prize money.

Process and Timeline:

• Submit your name, email, and article topic. Limit the article topic to 250 words. Deadline December 19, 2018.
• ATL editors will review all submissions, and choose finalists to write an article for publication on Above the Law. Finalists will be selected and notified by January 16, 2019.
• Finalists will submit their article for publication by February 21, 2019.
• Articles will be published between March 1 - March 31, 2019.
• Winner will be chosen by ATL Editors, reader feedback, and web engagement (pageviews, unique visitors, social interactions, time on page).

Payments and Prize Money:

• All finalists will receive the standard Above the Law columnist fee of $40 per article.
• The winner will receive bragging rights, a columnist position at Above the Law, and a $1,000 prize.

Questions for the editors?

• Join the Periscope chat on Twitter with senior editors Staci Zaretsky and Kathryn Rubino on Thursday, November 29 at 3:30pm ET.
• Email tips@abovethelaw.com.