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Writing Competition

The  Harvard Law Review  is composed of second- and third-year law students who are selected via a six-day writing competition at the end of each academic year. The Review strongly encourages all students to participate in the writing competition, which consists of two parts:

• Subcite: this portion, worth 50% of the competition score, requires students to perform a technical and substantive edit of an excerpt from an unpublished article
• Case Comment : this portion, also worth 50%, requires students to describe and analyze a recent case

The competition uses a closed universe of materials provided to all competition-takers; no additional outside research of any kind is allowed or required. The use of any form of Artificial Intelligence during the competition is also strictly prohibited.

Based on the competition, fifty-four second-year students are invited to join the Review each year, including:

• Twenty selected based solely on competition scores
• Seven (one from each 1L section) selected based on an equally weighted combination of competition scores and first-year grades
• Three (from any section) selected based on an equally weighted combination of competition scores and first-year grades
• Twenty-four selected through an anonymous holistic review (see below for details)

The  Review  is committed to a diverse and inclusive membership and encourages all students to participate in the writing competition. Harvard Law School students who are interested in joining the  Review  must write the competition at the end of their first year, even if they plan to take time off during law school or are pursuing a joint degree and plan to spend time at another graduate school.

Timeline & Resources

The 2024 Competition will take place from Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18 . Writing competition tips and Q&A sessions will be held in early and mid-April.

Registration will open in April 2024. We expect to invite editors to join Volume 139 over the course of several days in late July. Orientation for new editors is scheduled for the week of July 22nd and will take place remotely. Volume 139 will resume a past practice of an in-person Orientation for half a day near the start of the Fall 2024 Semester. Editors are expected to be fully available during this time. In August, editors will have Law Review assignments, but these assignments can be completed simultaneously with other commitments (internships, events, travel, etc.).

For more information about the competition, the following resources are available:

• The 2024 Application and Information Packet . The application information packet is designed to provide some specific guidance about approaching the case comment and subcite portions of the competition. Please note that the sample competition submissions included in the packet are merely representative and are by no means definitive examples.
• Tips Session and Q&A. Video of our April 1, 2024 writing competition tips session and our April 11, 2024 subcite Q & A session is available on our YouTube channel. The. This questions and answers document summarizes the Q&A portion of the April 13, 2023 session.
• Factsheet: This document responds to common questions and concerns we have heard.
• Sample Schedules: This includes a variety of writing competition schedules used by current editors.
• FAQ on Accommodations . See below for more information on disabilities and accommodations.

Competition & Membership Policies

Holistic consideration.

Applicants will have the opportunity to convey aspects of their identity which have led to the development of character qualities or unique abilities that can contribute to the Law Review , including but not limited to their racial or ethnic identity, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Applicants can do so by submitting an additional expository statement.  Statements will be considered by the Selection Committee only after grading of the competition has been completed. Statements will remain anonymous and will not be evaluated for quality of writing or editing, nor will they be assigned a numerical score.

Applicants are welcome to draft their expository statements before the competition week begins, and the prompt for the 200-word statement is as follows:

“You are strongly encouraged to use the space below to submit a typed expository statement of no more than 200 words. This statement may identify and describe aspects of your identity which have impacted your development of certain character qualities or unique abilities that can serve as an asset to the Law Review and are not fully captured by the categories on the previous page, including, but not limited to, racial or ethnic identity, socioeconomic background, disability (physical, intellectual, cognitive/ neurological, psychiatric, sensory, developmental, or other), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, country of origin or international status, religious identity or expression, undergraduate institution(s), age, academic or career trajectory prior to law school, military status, cultural background, or parental/caretaker status. Additionally or alternatively, you may use this statement to identify and describe areas of academic or scholarly interest, career goals, or any other element of your identity that you would bring to your work on the Law Review .

Statements will be considered only after grading of the subcite and case comment sections of the competition has been completed. Statements will not be evaluated for quality of writing or editing, nor will they be assigned a numerical score. No applicant will be penalized in any way for not submitting an optional statement, and all optional statements are completely confidential.”

Deferral & Leave

Harvard Law Review will invite students to join Vol. 139 in mid-July. Students invited to join Vol. 138 who are taking a full-year leave of absence from HLS will be allowed to defer their membership in Law Review for the year. They may then join the Law Review as members of Vol. 140 in fall 2025 and serve as editors for two years. Editors typically serve for two full academic years to ensure ample time for training, acclimation to their roles on the Review , and opportunities to make collective decisions about our work.

Students invited to join Vol. 139 who are taking a fall-semester leave of absence from HLS are encouraged to still join as editors with Vol. 139. If joining with Vol. 139, editors will be expected to complete Law Review work during the fall, even though they are on leave from HLS. They will then serve as editors for two years. Alternatively, students taking a one-semester leave may wait to join until fall of the following year (fall 2025); in that case, they will have no Law Review obligations during the 2024-2025 academic year and will participate as Law Review editors for a single year.

Transfer Students

Prospective transfer students may take the competition at the same time as Harvard Law School 1Ls. Prospective transfer students are selected on the same anonymous grading basis as Harvard 1Ls and are eligible for 44 of the spots on the Review (in other words, all spots besides the 10 allotted to Harvard 1Ls for whom first-year grades play a role). Prospective transfer students may submit an anonymized, unofficial transcript when their 1L grades are released if they would like their grades to be considered in the Law Review ’s holistic review process. The Review ’s membership decisions do not affect the admissions decisions of Harvard Law School.

Recognizing that the competition schedule poses unique challenges to prospective transfer applicants, the Review also allows transfer students to take the competition at the end of their 2L year. Up to four spots are available for such students. However, no student may attempt the competition more than once, and this option is only available to transfer students who did not previously take the competition. Like prospective transfer students, rising third-year students may submit their grades, but they will not be eligible for the 10 slots that incorporate first-year grades.

Prospective 1L transfer students should email [email protected] for information about registering.

SJD Students

SJD students at Harvard Law School may serve as editors of the Law Review . To join, SJDs take the same writing competition as JD students and are eligible for 44 of the editorial positions (all spots besides those allotted to JD 1Ls for whom first-year grades play a role). SJDs should take the competition only if they are certain they have at least two years remaining in their program of study. Additionally, as with all candidates, SJDs are permitted to participate in the writing competition only once.

Disabilities & Accommodations

The Harvard Law Review is firmly committed to providing accommodations for students with disabilities and handles requests on a case-by-case basis. The Law Review is an independent entity and thus has its own accommodations system separate from Harvard Law School’s Dean of Students Office.

Accommodations requests can be submitted between Monday, March 11th and Friday, April 12th and will be processed on a rolling basis. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their accommodation requests as soon as possible even if they are not yet certain they will take the competition. Please see our answers to FAQ on accommodations to learn more about what documentation is needed.

The Law Review strives to keep information regarding disabilities and accommodations as confidential as possible. Nothing about your accommodations application or your receipt of accommodations will be part of the Competition entry that is considered in the selection process. All Competition grading is doubly anonymized. Jennifer Heath, a non-student HLR staff member manages the logistics related to our accommodations process, and accommodations recommendations to the Law Review are made by our testing consultant, Dr. Loring Brinckerhoff.

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Lawctopus Law School is organizing a Legal Research Paper Writing Competition for law students, research scholars, and professionals, inviting them to utilize their creative thinking, legal knowledge & writing skills to submit original and unpublished Research Papers.

About the Competition

The legal profession functions on the maxim verba volant, scripta manent, which means ‘spoken words fly away, written words remain.’

Legal Research & Writing is one of the most important skill for a Law Student to grasp to become a good Legal Professional. Of late, the number of publications in the CV/Resume of a Law Student/Graduate is considered by recruiters to ensure they hire a skilled intern/employee.

Lawctopus Law School invites law students, research scholars, and professionals to this Legal Research Paper Writing Competition to utilize their creative thinking, legal knowledge & writing skills to submit original and unpublished Research Papers.

If you do well in this competition, we have a lot of exciting prizes for you. If not , we will let you learn all about Legal Research & Writing with us. So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and register!

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Theme of the paper.

The submission should be on any theme relating to Law.

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students, practitioners, academicians, research scholars, or anyone studying or working in the field of law.

Submissions may be co-authored by a maximum of two authors .

General Guidelines

• The submissions must primarily deal with the subject areas of law.
• Only full papers submitted on or before the deadline shall be considered for the competition.
• Manuscripts must have an Abstract not exceeding 250 words, along with 4 keywords highlighting the theme of the research.
• Manuscript can be authored by up to 2 co-authors.
• Plagiarism beyond 15% will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.
• The manuscripts should not have been published previously. All works must be original, unpublished, and must not be pending for review before any other journal.
• The body of the manuscript must not contain any personal details of the author, so as to enable anonymity.

Specific Guidelines

Citations and References

• All relevant sources should be duly acknowledged as footnotes.
• The citation style in the manuscripts submitted for the competition shall be in conformity with the ILI Rules of footnoting available here .

Manuscripts

• Word Limit: 3000-5000 words including footnotes.
• The manuscript should be submitted in a Google Doc and edit access should be given to [email protected].
• The name of the Google Doc should be in the given format only: LLS_LRW_Name. (Example: LLS_LRW_Ram)
• The manuscript should be accompanied by a cover page containing the name of the author(s), affiliation and contact details . Such details should not be written elsewhere in the abstract or body of the paper.
• The title of the manuscript should be appropriate.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Font size: 12 (main text), 14 (heading), 10 (footnotes)
• Font style: Times New Roman
• The Bibliography must be included along with the manuscripts.
• Text Alignment: Justified
• Line spacing: 1.5 (main text), 1.0 (footnotes), Use 1-inch margins on all sides.
• Page borders shall not be used.

Rewards and Prizes

1st Prize: Cash Prize of INR 3,500/- + 70% off on any LLS’ Live Courses + Free enrollment in 1 LLS’ Self Paced Course + Certificate of Merit + Guaranteed Publication

2nd Prize : Cash Prize of INR 2,500/- + 50% off on any LLS’ Live Courses + Free enrollment in 1 LLS’ Self Paced Course + Certificate of Merit + Guaranteed Publication

3rd Prize: Cash Prize of INR 1,500/ – + 40% off on any LLS’ Live Courses + Free enrollment in 1 LLS’ Self Paced Course + Certificate of Merit

For all Participants: Certificate of Participation + 20% off on any LLS’ Live Courses + 20% off on any LLS’ Self Paced Course

Submission Guidelines

All the participants will receive the submission link on their respective email addresses after successful registration. Therefore, kindly fill in all correct details during registration.

Important Dates

• Early Bird Registration: Apr 20, 2023
• Last date for Registration: May 9, 2023
• Last date for Manuscript submission: May 20, 2023
• Declaration of Results: May 31, 2023

Registration Fees

• Early Bird Registration: INR 1,000/-
• Single author registration: INR 1,200/-
• Co-author up to two registration: INR 2,000/-

Contact Information

For any queries, please write to [email protected] with the subject line “ Query for Legal Research Paper Writing Competition ”.

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Competition Law Research Paper Topics

This page presents a comprehensive exploration of competition law research paper topics , designed to assist law students in their pursuit of academic excellence. As competition law continues to play a critical role in regulating market dynamics, students often face the challenge of choosing compelling research topics that reflect the evolving complexities of this field. Here, we highlight the diverse range of competition law research paper topics covered in this page, encompassing anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant market position, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property issues, digital markets, international antitrust enforcement, consumer protection, public policy implications, and emerging issues in the digital era. Through this curated list of topics, students will gain insights into the multifaceted dimensions of competition law, fostering critical thinking and the ability to address real-world challenges in an ever-changing legal landscape. Whether investigating the intersection of competition law and technology or exploring the impact of global trade on market competition, this page aims to empower students with an array of research paper ideas to embark on their scholarly endeavors in competition law.

100 Competition Law Research Paper Topics

Competition law is a dynamic and multifaceted field that addresses various issues related to market competition, monopolies, consumer welfare, and economic efficiency. As law students delve into this intricate domain, they often encounter the challenge of selecting compelling research paper topics that reflect the evolving complexities of competition law. To aid students in their academic journey, we present a comprehensive list of competition law research paper topics, carefully curated and divided into ten categories, each offering unique insights into the realm of market regulation and antitrust enforcement.

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Anti-competitive Agreements:

• The Role of Cartels in Market Manipulation: Case Studies and Impact on Consumers
• Horizontal vs. Vertical Agreements: Analyzing the Distinctions and Legal Implications
• Price Fixing and Collusion: Assessing the Challenges of Detecting and Prosecuting Anti-competitive Conduct
• Leniency Programs: Evaluating the Effectiveness in Combating Cartels and Encouraging Cooperation
• Trade Associations and Competition Law: Balancing Industry Cooperation and Compliance with Antitrust Regulations
• Technology Cartels and the Digital Age: Investigating Anti-competitive Practices in Tech Markets
• Intellectual Property and Competition: Antitrust Implications of Patent Pools and Cross-Licensing Agreements
• Compliance Mechanisms for Agreements: Promoting Ethical Business Practices and Preventing Collusion
• Bundling and Tying Arrangements: Analyzing the Impact on Market Entry and Consumer Choice
• Antitrust Enforcement in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Addressing Market Distortions and Access to Medicine.

Abuse of Dominant Market Position:

• Monopolization and Market Power: Analyzing the Criteria for Identifying Dominant Firms
• Predatory Pricing and Market Entry Barriers: Evaluating the Impact on Competitors and Consumers
• Exclusionary Practices by Tech Giants: The Intersection of Dominance and Digital Markets
• Leveraging Dominant Position to Enter Adjacent Markets: Examining the Antitrust Implications
• Essential Facilities Doctrine: Balancing Market Dominance and Access to Key Infrastructure
• Market Definition and Dominant Market Shares: Methodological Challenges in Identifying Dominant Firms
• Refusal to Deal and Essential Inputs: Assessing the Role of Dominant Entities in Supply Chains
• Intellectual Property and Dominant Firms: Exploring the Intersection of Competition Law and Patents
• Abusive Discrimination and Market Access: Analyzing the Legal Framework and Enforcement Challenges
• Monopoly Regulation in Developing Economies: Promoting Fair Competition and Economic Growth.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Merger Control Thresholds: The Balance between Market Concentration and Facilitating Business Transactions
• Failing Firm Defense: Evaluating the Criteria for Allowing Mergers in Distressed Companies
• Killer Acquisitions: Assessing the Impact of Acquiring Potential Competitors on Innovation
• Conglomerate Mergers and Market Power: The Challenges of Analyzing Diversified Entities
• Gun-Jumping and Pre-merger Coordination: The Role of Antitrust Agencies in Preventing Premature Actions
• Cross-Border Mergers: Analyzing the Challenges of Harmonizing Antitrust Enforcement in Global Transactions
• Market Definition in Merger Analysis: The Significance of Product and Geographic Market Definition
• Remedies in Merger Control: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Divestitures and Behavioral Conditions
• Merger Waves and Economic Cycles: Examining the Relationship between M&A Activities and Market Performance
• Merger Notification Procedures: Streamlining the Review Process and Ensuring Effective Decision-Making.

Intellectual Property and Competition Law:

• Standard-Essential Patents and FRAND Commitments: Balancing Innovation Incentives and Access to Essential Technologies
• Patent Thickets and Competition: Addressing Patent Pools and Overlapping Rights
• Intellectual Property Rights and Market Power: Antitrust Scrutiny of Dominant Firms with Strong IP Portfolios
• Technology Transfer Agreements and Antitrust Compliance: Evaluating Licensing Practices and Competition
• Trademarks and Market Distinctiveness: Analyzing the Antitrust Implications of Branding Strategies
• Copyright Licensing and Competition: The Interface between Copyright and Market Competition
• Big Data and Antitrust: The Impact of Data Dominance on Market Concentration and Consumer Choice
• Digital Rights Management and Competition Law: Striking a Balance between Copyright Protection and Market Access
• Antitrust Enforcement in the Digital Media Industry: Implications for Content Creators and Distribution Platforms
• Innovation and Market Dominance: The Interaction between Patent Protection and Competition Law.

Competition Law and Digital Markets:

• Big Tech and Platform Dominance: Investigating the Role of Technology Giants in Shaping Digital Markets
• Data Privacy and Antitrust: Analyzing the Relationship between Consumer Data and Market Power
• Online Platforms and Self-Preferencing: The Legal Boundaries of Fair Competition in E-Commerce
• Algorithmic Collusion: Detecting and Addressing Collusive Behavior in Automated Systems
• Digital Advertising and Competition: The Intersection of Targeted Ads and Market Concentration
• The Sharing Economy and Antitrust Regulation: The Challenges of Promoting Competition in Peer-to-Peer Platforms
• Internet Intermediaries and Market Fairness: Examining the Role of Online Intermediaries in Facilitating Market Access
• Digital Market Definition and Geographic Boundaries: The Challenges in Defining Online Markets
• Data Ownership and Market Power: The Antitrust Implications of Data Dominance in the Digital Era
• E-Commerce Platforms and Exclusionary Practices: Analyzing Anti-competitive Behavior in Online Markets.

International Antitrust Enforcement:

• Extraterritorial Application of Competition Law: The Legal Challenges and Global Cooperation Efforts
• Cross-Border Cartels: Investigating the Challenges of Multi-Jurisdictional Prosecution and Enforcement
• Regional Competition Agreements: Assessing the Role of Regional Bodies in Promoting Cross-Border Competition
• Merger Control in a Globalized Economy: Harmonization and Divergence of Merger Review Procedures
• Antitrust in the Digital Silk Road: The Impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative on Global Markets
• International Trade and Market Access: Analyzing the Link between Antitrust and Trade Policies
• Antitrust and Developing Economies: Tailoring Enforcement to Local Contexts and Economic Development
• Antitrust Compliance in Cross-Border Mergers: Navigating the Legal Landscape of International Transactions
• Cross-Border Antitrust Investigations: Examining the Challenges of Collecting and Sharing Evidence
• Competition Advocacy in International Forums: Promoting Global Cooperation and Convergence.

Consumer Protection and Competition Law:

• Misleading Advertising and Consumer Deception: The Intersection of Consumer Rights and Market Competition
• Price Discrimination and Consumer Welfare: Analyzing the Impact on Vulnerable Populations
• Online Consumer Rights in Digital Markets: Ensuring Fair Practices and Redress Mechanisms
• Competition Law and Healthcare: Addressing Market Concentration and Access to Medicine
• Financial Services and Market Regulation: Consumer Protection in the Banking Sector
• Consumer Data and Privacy in the Digital Age: The Intersection of Consumer Protection and Data Dominance
• Unfair Competition Practices: Analyzing the Role of Unfair Competition in Restraining Market Access and Consumer Choice
• Product Safety and Market Competition: Balancing Innovation and Consumer Welfare
• Consumer Empowerment and Market Information: The Impact of Market Transparency on Consumer Decision-Making
• Competition Law Remedies for Consumer Harm: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Compensation Mechanisms.

Public Policy and Competition Law:

• Antitrust and Innovation: The Interplay between Market Competition and Technological Advancements
• Competition Policy and Economic Development: The Role of Antitrust in Fostering Economic Growth
• Political Influence and Market Concentration: Analyzing the Impact of Lobbying on Antitrust Regulation
• Market Regulation in Times of Crisis: Addressing Competition Challenges during Economic Downturns
• National Security and Competition Law: Balancing National Interests and Open Markets
• Market Power and Income Inequality: The Socioeconomic Implications of Market Concentration
• Technology Transfer and National Interest: Assessing the Role of Competition Law in Safeguarding Innovation
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Market Dominance: Examining Ethical Business Practices and Market Influence
• Environmental Sustainability and Competition Law: The Relationship between Competition and Green Business Practices
• Digital Sovereignty and Market Control: Navigating the Challenges of Global Technology Regulation.

Emerging Issues in the Digital Era:

• Artificial Intelligence and Antitrust: The Challenges of Addressing Algorithmic Collusion
• Blockchain Technology and Market Competition: The Potential of Decentralized Markets
• Data Monopolies and Market Distortion: Antitrust Implications in Data-Driven Economies
• Internet of Things and Market Dominance: The Intersection of Connected Devices and Competition Law
• Virtual Markets and Market Power: Analyzing the Antitrust Impact of Virtual Goods and Services
• Privacy Regulation and Competition Law: The Balancing Act between Data Protection and Market Competition
• Digital Disinformation and Competition Law: Addressing Misinformation and Consumer Manipulation
• Competition Law Enforcement in the Gig Economy: The Challenges of Regulating Flexible Work Arrangements
• Smart Cities and Antitrust: The Impact of Technological Urbanization on Market Concentration
• Cybersecurity and Market Competition: The Role of Antitrust in Protecting Against Cyber Threats.

Case Studies in Competition Law:

• Microsoft Antitrust Case: Analyzing the Legacy of the U.S. v. Microsoft Corp. Case
• Google Antitrust Cases: Assessing the EU’s Multiple Investigations into Google’s Market Dominance
• Apple vs. Epic Games: The Antitrust Battle over App Store Policies and Market Access
• Qualcomm vs. FTC: The Antitrust Litigation over Qualcomm’s Licensing Practices
• Intel Antitrust Case: Examining the European Commission’s Decision on Intel’s Market Dominance
• Amazon and Antitrust: Investigating Amazon’s Role as a Dominant E-Commerce Platform
• Facebook and Market Dominance: The Antitrust Scrutiny of Social Media Platforms
• Standard Oil and the Origins of Antitrust: A Historical Perspective on Competition Regulation
• Uber and Antitrust: Addressing the Competition Challenges in the Ride-Hailing Industry
• Visa and Mastercard Antitrust Cases: Analyzing the Legal Battle over Credit Card Network Fees.

In conclusion, this comprehensive list of competition law research paper topics offers a diverse and extensive range of areas for exploration in the dynamic field of antitrust regulation and market competition. From examining the implications of anti-competitive agreements to navigating the challenges of regulating digital markets, students will find ample opportunities to delve into complex legal issues and contribute to the ongoing evolution of competition law. By exploring these thought-provoking topics, students can enhance their critical thinking skills, develop a deeper understanding of legal complexities, and contribute to the advancement of competition law jurisprudence. This carefully curated collection aims to empower law students in their academic pursuits and inspire them to undertake impactful research in the realm of competition law.

Competition Law: Exploring the Range of Research Paper Topics

Competition law, also known as antitrust law in some jurisdictions, is a crucial area of legal study that aims to promote fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices in the marketplace. It plays a vital role in maintaining a level playing field for businesses, safeguarding consumer interests, and fostering economic efficiency. As students of law venture into the realm of competition law, they are presented with a vast and ever-evolving landscape of legal issues to explore and analyze. This section delves into the multifaceted world of competition law research paper topics, highlighting key areas of interest and offering valuable insights to inspire law students in their academic pursuits.

The Evolution of Competition Law

To begin our exploration, it is essential to understand the historical development of competition law. Students can investigate the origins of antitrust regulation, examining landmark cases and legislative milestones that have shaped the field over time. They can explore how competition law has evolved to adapt to new economic challenges and technological advancements, such as the impact of globalization and the digital era on market competition.

Theoretical Perspectives in Competition Law

Competition law draws upon various economic theories to justify its existence and guide its application. Students can delve into different theoretical perspectives, such as the Chicago School of thought, the Harvard School, and the Post-Chicago School, and critically analyze their implications for antitrust policy and enforcement. This area of research allows students to explore the tensions between economic efficiency and consumer welfare, as well as the role of competition authorities in balancing competing objectives.

Comparative Analysis of Competition Laws

Conducting a comparative study of competition laws across different jurisdictions provides an enriching research opportunity. Students can compare and contrast the legal frameworks, enforcement approaches, and policy objectives of various countries, shedding light on the diversity of approaches to competition regulation and identifying potential areas of harmonization or cooperation in the global context.

Market Definition and Dominance Assessment

Defining relevant markets and assessing market dominance are critical steps in competition law analysis. Research papers in this area can explore the methodologies used by competition authorities to define markets, measure market power, and identify dominant firms. Students can examine the challenges of market definition in emerging sectors, such as digital markets and technology-driven industries.

Anti-competitive Agreements

The prohibition of anti-competitive agreements lies at the core of competition law. Students can investigate the different types of agreements, such as cartels, price-fixing arrangements, and bid-rigging, and explore the legal and economic consequences of such collusive practices. Research papers may delve into leniency programs, the role of whistleblowers, and the use of technology in detecting and prosecuting anti-competitive agreements.

Abuse of Dominant Market Position

Analyzing cases of market dominance and abuse is an area of significant interest in competition law research. Students can examine the factors that contribute to market power, such as barriers to entry, network effects, and economies of scale, and explore how dominant firms may engage in exclusionary conduct to maintain or strengthen their position in the market. This research can include the examination of cases involving monopolization, predatory pricing, and refusal to deal.

Merger Control and Consolidation

Mergers and acquisitions have the potential to impact market competition significantly. Research papers in this area can focus on the effectiveness of merger control regulations in preventing anti-competitive consolidation, the role of economic analysis in merger reviews, and the challenges of regulating cross-border mergers. Students can explore the factors considered by competition authorities when evaluating the competitive effects of mergers and the design of remedies to address potential anti-competitive concerns.

Competition Law Enforcement in the Digital Age

As the world becomes increasingly digitalized, competition law faces new challenges in addressing the unique issues arising in the digital marketplace. Students can investigate the role of competition law in regulating online platforms, data-driven markets, and the use of algorithms. They may examine the complexities of applying traditional competition principles to the digital economy and consider the role of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in competition enforcement.

Sector-Specific Competition Law

Competition law is often tailored to address specific industries or sectors. Students can explore sector-specific competition regulations, such as competition law in the healthcare industry, telecommunications, financial services, or energy markets. This research allows for an in-depth examination of the particular challenges and policy objectives that arise in different sectors and how competition law can be adapted to address sector-specific issues.

Competition Policy and Public Interest Considerations

Competition law enforcement is not only about promoting efficiency and consumer welfare but also involves considerations of public interest and broader societal objectives. Students can delve into the interface between competition law and public policy, examining cases where competition enforcement has been influenced by non-economic concerns, such as environmental protection, access to essential services, or cultural preservation.

The realm of competition law research offers a vast landscape of compelling topics that reflect the intricacies of market regulation, antitrust enforcement, and consumer protection. As law students engage in exploring these research paper topics, they embark on a journey to understand the complexities and significance of competition law in shaping the competitive dynamics of modern economies. Through their scholarly pursuits, students not only contribute to the academic discourse but also play a crucial role in advancing the field of competition law and its impact on society and economic welfare.

How to Choose Competition Law Research Paper Topics

Selecting a research paper topic is a crucial step in the academic journey of law students. The field of competition law offers a diverse range of fascinating and relevant issues for exploration, making the process of choosing the right research topic both exciting and challenging. This section provides valuable insights and practical tips to help students navigate the process of selecting compelling and well-defined competition law research paper topics that align with their interests, expertise, and academic goals.

• Identify Your Area of Interest : Begin by identifying your area of interest within the broad scope of competition law. Are you intrigued by antitrust enforcement in the digital economy, mergers and acquisitions, or the economic implications of market dominance? By narrowing down your interests, you can focus on specific topics that resonate with your passion for the subject.
• Conduct Preliminary Research : Before finalizing your research topic, conduct preliminary research to familiarize yourself with recent developments and emerging trends in competition law. Stay updated with landmark cases, policy changes, and academic publications in the field. This background research will help you identify gaps in the existing literature and potential areas for further exploration.
• Define Your Research Objectives : Clearly define your research objectives and the specific questions you aim to answer in your paper. Are you seeking to analyze the effectiveness of certain competition law regulations, explore the impact of market consolidation, or evaluate the role of competition enforcement in specific industries? Having well-defined research objectives will guide your selection of a focused and relevant topic.
• Analyze the Legal Framework : Competition law operates within a legal framework that varies across jurisdictions. If you are interested in conducting a comparative analysis, choose a topic that allows for a meaningful comparison of competition laws in different countries. Understanding the legal context is essential for framing your research question and methodology.
• Consider Practical Implications : Assess the practical implications of your chosen research topic. How does your research contribute to the ongoing discourse on competition law? Is there potential for your findings to inform competition policy or impact the enforcement practices of competition authorities? Topics with practical significance can add value to your research and demonstrate its relevance in the real world.
• Consult with Faculty and Peers : Engage in discussions with your faculty members and peers to seek their input and feedback on potential research topics. Collaborating with others can provide new perspectives, help refine your ideas, and ensure that your research aligns with academic standards and expectations.
• Access to Data and Resources : Consider the availability of data and resources relevant to your research topic. Access to comprehensive data and credible sources can significantly enhance the quality and depth of your research. Ensure that you have access to the necessary legal texts, court decisions, economic data, and academic literature to support your analysis.
• Timeliness and Relevance : Choose a research topic that is timely and relevant to the current state of competition law. Topics that address emerging issues, recent court decisions, or changes in regulatory approaches can attract greater interest from readers and contribute to ongoing debates in the field.
• Originality and Contribution : Strive for originality in your research topic and aim to make a unique contribution to the field of competition law. Avoid topics that have been extensively covered or lack novelty. Consider how your research can fill gaps in existing literature or offer fresh perspectives on well-known issues.
• Stay Open to Exploration : Finally, remain open to exploring new ideas and adjusting your research focus as you delve deeper into the literature. As you progress in your research journey, new insights may lead you to refine your research question or explore related areas that enrich your paper.

Selecting the right competition law research paper topic is a critical step in producing a compelling and impactful academic work. By identifying your interests, conducting thorough research, defining your objectives, and considering practical implications, you can narrow down your choices and choose a topic that aligns with your academic goals and contributes meaningfully to the field of competition law. Remember to seek guidance from faculty and peers, access credible resources, and stay open to exploration as you embark on your research journey.

How to Write a Competition Law Research Paper

Writing a competition law research paper requires a systematic approach that combines legal analysis, economic insights, and critical thinking. As law students delve into the complexities of competition law, they must effectively communicate their findings and arguments in a well-structured and coherent manner. This section provides valuable guidance on how to write a compelling competition law research paper, from planning and conducting research to structuring the paper and presenting the analysis effectively.

• Define Your Research Question : At the outset, clearly define your research question or thesis statement. Your research question should be specific, focused, and aligned with the objectives of your study. It serves as the guiding compass throughout the writing process and ensures that your paper remains cohesive and on track.
• Conduct Thorough Research : Competition law research papers require a comprehensive examination of legal texts, court decisions, academic literature, and economic data. Conduct thorough research using authoritative sources to gather relevant information, legal precedents, and empirical evidence to support your arguments.
• Create an Outline : Before diving into writing, create a detailed outline that outlines the structure of your paper. An outline helps organize your thoughts, provides a logical flow to your arguments, and ensures that you cover all essential aspects of your research.
• Introduction : The introduction should provide context for your research topic, present the research question, and outline the scope and objectives of your paper. Engage your readers with a compelling opening and highlight the significance of your research in the context of competition law.
• Literature Review : Conduct a thorough literature review to situate your research within the existing body of scholarship on competition law. Identify key theories, legal principles, and economic concepts that inform your research and highlight any gaps in the literature that your paper aims to address.
• Legal Analysis : Present a detailed legal analysis of the relevant competition law principles, statutes, and court decisions that are central to your research question. Analyze how these legal frameworks apply to the specific issues or cases you are examining. Use clear and precise legal language while supporting your analysis with authoritative sources.
• Economic Analysis : If your research involves economic aspects, provide an economic analysis that complements your legal analysis. Integrate economic concepts, such as market power, consumer welfare, and efficiency, into your arguments. Use empirical data, economic models, and economic theory to support your findings.
• Case Studies : Consider incorporating case studies or real-world examples to illustrate your arguments and demonstrate how competition law principles are applied in practice. Case studies provide valuable insights and strengthen the practical relevance of your research.
• Antitrust Policy Implications : Discuss the policy implications of your research findings. Consider how your analysis informs antitrust policy, enforcement practices, and potential legislative reforms. Offer practical recommendations for policymakers and competition authorities based on your research.
• Conclusion : In the conclusion, restate your research question and summarize the main findings of your paper. Emphasize the significance of your research and its contribution to the field of competition law. Discuss any limitations of your study and propose areas for further research.
• Citations and References : Ensure that you use proper citations and references throughout your paper to acknowledge the sources of your information and ideas. Follow the appropriate citation style, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago, as required by your academic institution.
• Review and Revise : Writing a competition law research paper is an iterative process. After completing the first draft, review your paper for clarity, coherence, and consistency. Revise your arguments, strengthen your analysis, and ensure that your paper adheres to academic standards.
• Seek Feedback : Seek feedback from professors, mentors, or peers to get valuable insights and suggestions for improvement. Feedback from others can help refine your arguments, clarify your writing, and enhance the overall quality of your research paper.

Writing a competition law research paper requires a rigorous approach that integrates legal analysis, economic insights, and scholarly research. By defining a clear research question, conducting thorough research, and structuring your paper effectively, you can craft a compelling and impactful research paper that contributes to the vibrant field of competition law. Through careful writing and presentation of your analysis, you can convey your expertise, critical thinking, and understanding of complex legal issues to your readers.

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International & Comparative Competition Law Research: Web Resources

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• Web Resources

There are numerous free websites that can assist in researching the areas of international and comparative antitrust. Listed at right and below are sites with links to national competition authorities, blogs, news developments, and other materials of interest.

Competition & Consumer Protection Authorities Worldwide

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division offers an alphabetized list of links to antitrust authorities worldwide. The Federal Trade Commission offers a similar link . 

European Union Competition Cases

Information on EU competition cases, including case databases and archives, is available through the EU Commission's website on competition  policy . Pull-down menus for the antitrust, cartels, mergers, state aid, and liberalisation tabs all contain separate links to cases.  The European Court of Justice's CURIA database also allows for searching limited to competition cases.

Note that the Law Library has a print subscription to the Common Market Law Reports (CMLR), which provides weekly coverage of EU case law .  The CMLR also includes the monthly CMLR Antitrust Reports and Index .  The latter is shelved at KJE 6456 .A7 C66 on the 5th floor. 

WWW Resources

• APEC Competition Policy & Law Database This database provides access to information pertaining to the competition policies and laws of the 21 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) member countries. Sponsored by Chinese Taipei's Fair Trade Commission.
• College of Europe: Global Competition Law Centre Working Papers The College of Europe's Global Competition Law Centre "aims at promoting cutting-edge research in competition law and economics" and posts a working paper series on its website. Papers are submitted in French or English.
• Competition Law Forum of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law The Forum is a center for European competition and antitrust law/policy at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (London). Some of the website materials are accessible only to members, but some are open-access and include research papers.
• European Commission: Competition This is the European Commission's website dedicated to the topic of competition. The site includes links to information about antitrust, cartels, mergers, and state aid, as well as the EU's competition policies and activity at an international level. The site also provides overviews of various economic sectors, such as consumer goods, energy and environment, motor vehicles, and pharmaceuticals.
• Foreign Trade Information System (SICE): Competition Policy This page provides links to competition legislation/policy for countries belonging to the OAS (Organization of American States).
• GlobaLex This website, hosted and published by NYU's Hauser Global Law School Program, provides articles on researching law in a multitude of jurisdictions. Some articles focus on locating English translations and/or commercial law. Always check for the most recent versions of the articles, which tend to be updated periodically.
• International Competition Network According to the Network's website, its mission "is to advocate the adoption of superior standards and procedures in competition policy around the world, formulate proposals for procedural and substantive convergence, and seek to facilitate effective international cooperation to the benefit of member agencies, consumers and economies worldwide." The website contains a full documents library.
• Law Library of Congress - Pharmaceutical Antitrust Cases This report from the Law Library of Congress provides a comparative analysis of antitrust and competition cases concerning the pharmaceutical industry in 12 jurisdictions. It also provides provides information on the competition law frameworks and enforcement agencies in 7 additional nations.
• Lex Mundi: Guides to Doing Business This is a large collection of English-language overviews of conducting business in various foreign jurisdictions. The authors are members of Lex Mundi, a global organization of attorneys representing over 100 countries. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Honduras are some of the countries featured in the collection. A number of the Guides include discussions on antitrust/competition.
• OECD: Competition The OECD's website on competition includes descriptive pages on sub-topics, including cartels and anti-competitive agreements, mergers, and competition enforcement practices. The page also includes a link to the "Competition Assessment Toolkit."
• OECD: Country Reviews of Competition Policy Frameworks This is a collection of in-depth reviews of competition policies in various countries. According to the web page, "These reviews assess how each country deals with competition and regulatory issues, from the soundness of its competition law to the structure and effectiveness of its competition institutions."
• U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division: International Program The DOJ Antitrust Division's site dedicated to its international initiatives includes links to policy speeches, press releases, various reports, and the texts of international antitrust cooperation agreements.
• White & Case: News Global law firm White & Case regularly publishes news on its website pertaining to developments in international competition law.
• WIPO Lex Part of the World Intellectual Property Organization's website, this is an international database of IP and competition laws. The database is searchable by country and subject. Some English translations are available.
• AntitrustWatch
• Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog
• Antitrust Today
• AntitrustConnect Blog
• Competition Bulletin
• European Law Blog (Category: Competition Law)
• JUSTIA: Most Popular Antitrust Blawgs
• Kluwer Competition Law Blog
• International & Comparative Antitrust Research Sources (2014)

The following handout was prepared in the spring of 2014 for an LUC Law course on international and comparative antitrust.  The course was taught by Dr. Maciej Bernatt , a visiting professor from the University of Warsaw.  

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We are using the Comparative Competition Law Datasets to develop new measures of competition law, study the diffusion of these laws, and to test their effects. Below you can find information on the papers that we have released so far.

 Primary Research

Competition Law Around the World from 1889 to 2010: The Competition Law Index Journal of Competition Law & Economics, 14(3): 393-432 (2018) By  Anu Bradford  and  Adam Chilton [ Journal ] [ SSRN ]

Competition laws have become a mainstay of regulation in market economies. At the same time, past efforts to study the drivers or effects of competition laws have been hampered by the lack of systematic measures of these laws across a wide range of years or countries. In this paper, we draw on new data on the evolution of competition laws to create a novel Competition Law Index (the “CLI”) that measures the stringency of competition regulation from 1889 to 2010. We then employ the CLI to examine trends in the intensity of competition regulation over time and across key countries. We also use our data to create several alternative indexes of competition law that may be appropriate for specific research applications. In doing so, we hope to demonstrate how the CLI can facilitate new empirical research on comparative and international competition law.

Competition Gone Global: The Comparative Competition Law and Enforcement Datasets Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, 16(2): 411-443 (2019) By  Anu Bradford ,  Adam Chilton ,  Christopher Megaw , and  Nathaniel Sokol [ Journal ] [ SSRN ]

Competition law has proliferated around the world. Due to data limitations, however, there is little systematic information about the substance and enforcement of these laws. In this paper, we address that problem by introducing two new datasets on competition law regimes around the world. First, we introduce the Comparative Competition Law Dataset, which codes competition laws in 130 jurisdictions between 1889 to 2010. Second, we introduce the Comparative Competition Enforcement Dataset, which provides data on competition agencies’ resources and activities in 100 jurisdictions between 1990 and 2010. These datasets offer the most comprehensive picture of competition law yet assembled and provide a new foundation for empirical research on the legal regimes used to regulate markets.

Trade Openness and Antitrust Law Journal of Law and Economics, 62(1): 29-65 (2019) By  Anu Bradford  and  Adam Chilton [ Journal ] [ SSRN ] [ Replication Materials ] [ Supplementary Materials ]

Openness to international trade and adoption of antitrust laws can both curb anticompetitive behavior. But scholars have long debated the relationship between the two. Some argue that greater trade openness makes antitrust unnecessary, while others contend that antitrust laws are still needed to realize the benefits of trade liberalization. Data limitations have made this debate largely theoretical to date. We study the relationship between trade and antitrust empirically using new data on antitrust laws and enforcement activities. We find that trade openness and stringency of antitrust laws are positively correlated from 1950 to 2010 overall, but the positive correlation disappears in the early 1990s as a large number of new countries adopt antitrust laws. However, we find a positive correlation between trade openness and antitrust enforcement resources and activities for both early and late adopters of antitrust regimes during this period.

The Global Dominance of European Competition Law Over American Antitrust Law  Journal of Empirical Legal Studies,  16(4): 731-766 (2019) By  Anu Bradford ,  Adam Chilton ,  Katerina Linos , and  Alexander Weaver [ Journal ] [ SSRN ] [ Supplementary Materials ]

The world’s biggest consumer markets—the European Union and the United States—have adopted different approaches to regulating competition. This has not only put the EU and US at odds in high-profile investigations of anticompetitive conduct, but also made them race to spread their regulatory models. Using a novel dataset of competition statutes, we investigate this race to influence the world’s regulatory landscape and find that the EU’s competition laws have been more widely emulated than the US’s competition laws. We then argue that both “push” and “pull” factors explain the appeal of the EU’s competition regime: the EU actively promotes its model through preferential trade agreements and has an administrative template that is easy to emulate. As EU and US regulators offer competing regulatory models in domains as diverse as privacy, finance, and environmental protection, our study sheds light on how global regulatory races are fought and won.

The Chicago School’s Limited Influence on International Antitrust University of Chicago Law Review,  87(2): 297-329 (2020) By Anu Bradford ,  Adam Chilton , and Filippo Maria Lancieri [ Journal ]  [ SSRN ] Beginning in the 1950’s, a group of scholars primarily associated with the University of Chicago began to challenge many of the fundamental tenants of antitrust law. This movement—which became known as the Chicago School of Antitrust Analysis—profoundly altered the course of American antitrust scholarship, regulation, and enforcement. What is not known, however, is the degree to which Chicago School ideas influenced the antitrust regimes of other countries. By leveraging new datasets on antitrust laws and enforcement around the world, we empirically explore whether ideas embraced by the Chicago School diffused internationally. Our analysis illustrates that many ideas explicitly rejected by the Chicago School—like using antitrust law to promote goals beyond efficiency or regulate unilateral conduct —are common features of antitrust regimes in other countries. We also provide suggestive evidence that the influence of the antitrust revolution launched by the Chicago School has been more limited outside of the United States.

Do Legal Origins Predict Legal Substance? Journal of Law and Economics,  64(2): 207-231 (2021) By  Anu Bradford , Yun-chien Chang ,  Adam Chilton , & Nuno Garoupa [ Journal ] [ SSRN ] [ Supplementary Materials ]

There is a large body of research in economics and law suggesting that the legal origin of a country—that is, whether its legal regime is based on English common law or French, German, or Nordic civil law—profoundly impacts a range of outcomes. However, the exact relationship between legal origin and legal substance has been disputed in the literature and not fully explored with nuanced legal coding. We revisit this debate while leveraging novel cross-country data sets that provide detailed coding of two areas of laws: property and antitrust. We find that having shared legal origins strongly predicts whether countries have similar property regimes but does little to predict whether countries have similar antitrust regimes. Our results suggest that legal origin may be an important predictor of legal substance in well-established legal regimes but does little to explain substantive variation in more recent areas of law.

Regulating Antitrust Through Trade Agreements Antitrust Law Journal, 84(1): 103-125 (2021) By  Anu Bradford  and  Adam Chilton [ Journal ] [ SSRN ]

Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) often include provisions that stipulate how countries should regulate antitrust. However, the exact content of these provisions has not been comprehensively documented. This article introduces a new dataset that analyzes antitrust provisions in 596 PTAs and then uses it to explore aspects of the relationship between antitrust and trade agreements. First, we investigate how many PTAs in the dataset have provisions that directly address antitrust law. We find that roughly 51 percent of the PTAs have either a chapter or an article devoted to antitrust. Second, we document that while over 75 percent of these PTAs address antitrust issues related to dominance, cartels, and vertical agreements, only a small fraction (i.e., 9 percent) specifically address mergers. Third, we show that antitrust provisions are often enforceable, with 71 percent of PTAs containing antitrust provisions extending the PTA’s dispute settlement mechanism to those provisions. Fourth, our analysis shows that while non-discrimination of foreign companies in antitrust matters is sometimes addressed in the PTAs, it is more common for the parties to promote regulatory cooperation through PTAs. Finally, we document differences in how the European Union and the United States have used PTAs to export antitrust law around the world. We find not only that the European Union signed dramatically more PTAs with antitrust provisions than the United States, but also that 63 percent of PTAs with antitrust chapters or articles include language that is distinctive of EU laws. In contrast, only less than 1 percent of PTAs with antitrust chapters or articles include language that is distinctive of U.S. laws. This suggests that, unlike the United States, the European Union frequently deploys PTAs as a tool to export its antitrust laws.

Related Research

Is EU Merger Control used for Protectionism? An Empirical Analysis Journal of Empirical Legal Studies 15:165-191 (2018) By  Anu Bradford ,  Robert J. Jackson Jr. , and  Jonathan Zytnick [ Journal ] [ SSRN ]

The European Commission has often used its merger‐review power to challenge high‐profile acquisitions involving non‐E.U. companies, giving rise to concerns that its competition authority has evolved into a powerful tool for industrial policy. The Commission has been accused of deliberately targeting foreign—especially U.S.—acquirers, while facilitating the creation of European national champions. These concerns, however, rest on a few famous anecdotes. In this article, we introduce a unique dataset that allows us to provide the first rigorous examination of these claims. Our analysis of the over 5,000 mergers reported to the Commission between 1990 and 2014 reveals no evidence that the Commission has systematically used its authority to protectionist ends. If anything, our results suggest that the Commission is less likely to challenge transactions involving non‐E.U. acquirers. Our analysis therefore challenges the common notion of European antitrust protectionism and shifts the burden of proof to those advancing this view.

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Legal Research Programme 2021

The European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking applications from established scholars or promising early-career researchers for up to seven legal research scholarships to be awarded in 2021. The Legal Research Programme (LRP) was launched in 2008 to foster analysis of areas of law relevant to the ECB’s statutory tasks, and to establish closer contacts with scholars. The LRP scholarships will be awarded in two categories.

The first category of applicants (the ‘Junior Scholars’) includes scholars who are doctoral candidates or obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 1 January 2019. The second category of applicants (the ‘Senior Scholars’) includes all scholars whose academic qualifications do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the Junior Scholars category.

Each scholarship is endowed with a grant of EUR 6 000 (for Junior Scholars) or EUR 8 000 (for Senior Scholars), which is not compatible with any other fellowships or grants received from third parties in relation to the same research project, unless the ECB expressly consents to this.

Research projects

Applicants who are awarded a scholarship under the LRP (the ‘Scholars’) will be required to write a research paper during 2021 on one of the following research topics.

Hierarchy among the ECB’s secondary objectives, what about environmental protection?

Pursuant to Articles 119(2), 127(1) and 282(2) TFEU, the primary objective of the monetary policy of the Union is to maintain price stability. Without prejudice to that objective, the ESCB is to support the general economic policies in the Union with a view to contributing to the achievement of its objectives, as laid down in Article 3 TEU. Article 3(3) TEU provides, inter alia, that the Union shall work for “the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment”. The paper could discuss the extent to which the ECB could give precedence to a given objective under Article 3 TEU, for instance environmental protection, vis à vis another.

International representation of the Eurosystem

The rules about when the Eurosystem is required to speak ‘with one voice’ to international partners are not totally clear. Some occasions where this has become recently relevant have been in the context of international technical assistance and of the co-ordination on activities for external representations of the ECB and NCBs. To ensure a single external communication, a “single voice”, of the Eurosystem despite the existence of 20 legal entities within it, Article 6 ESCB/ECB Statute requires the approval of the Governing Council when it comes to the representation of the Eurosystem in international cooperation issues involving Eurosystem tasks. The proposed paper could assess the conditions under which the Eurosystem is legally required to coordinate its external representation.

Limits for the ECB when adopting soft law instruments in the field of banking supervision

For the exercise of the Union’s competences, the Treaty on the Functioning of European Union (TFEU) establishes a list of legal acts that the EU institutions may adopt. In addition to adopting legal acts, EU institutions adopt a wide array of instruments, under various names and forms (e.g. guidelines, communications, codes of conduct, notices, recommendations, opinions, interinstitutional agreements, conclusions, statements, resolutions and so on) that are generically referred to as ‘soft law’. The various soft law instruments share the same key feature: they are not binding in the traditional sense. Given that the soft law instruments do not have a legally binding effect, it is often argued that the EU institutions are not so strictly constrained by the principle of conferral when adopting soft law instruments. The analysis could assess what are the limitations for the ECB when adopting soft law instruments in the field of banking supervision.

The right to good administration – lessons for the ECB and the SSM from the work of the Commission

With the creation of the SSM the ECB has taken the central role in numerous administrative proceedings leading to the adoption of individual administrative decisions. Similarly, the ECB conducts administrative proceedings in the context of requests for access to documents prepared in both of its functions.

Such administrative proceedings raise the relevant question of the steps which the ECB takes in order to comply with the right to good administration, in its manifestations for example as right to receive an answer within an acceptable time period, right to be heard when rights could be affected, right to access the administrative file and right to a reasoned decision.

Given that the ECB is a rather young organisation and it has been conferred supervisory tasks only relatively recently, there is not much guidance from the Courts of what the right to good administration means in the context of the ECB’s administrative proceedings. Nevertheless Union courts have developed a wealth of jurisprudence on the basis of years of experience of the Commission in Union administrative proceedings, in particular in the field of competition. This jurisprudence has also served as the source for the formulation of Article 41 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.

The ECB may therefore draw valuable lessons for its own proceedings from the Commission’s approach and from the Court’s jurisprudence.

The paper could therefore analyse, on the basis of the Court’s jurisprudence on the right to good administration, the procedural duties of the ECB as a banking supervisor, and also possibly in other administrative proceedings (such as those in response to a request for access to documents) while elaborating on the main elements of the Commission’s approach (e.g. the role and tasks of hearing officers), seeking to draw lessons for what the ECB could do in order to ensure the respect of the right to good administration.

Personal liability of servants towards the Union

The personal liability of servants towards the Union is governed by Article 340(4) TFEU. This provision is implemented in Article 6 ECB Conditions of Employment and in Article 22 Staff Regulations.

There is virtually no case from the CJEU on personal liability of servants. Issues such as how ‘gross negligence’ and ‘wilful misconduct’ are defined, what are the conditions of personal liability and the circumstances potentially to be considered by the courts when assessing personal liability remain unclarified at the EU level. The same is true also for the impact, on personal liability, of circumstances such as: instructions or approvals from superiors, the responsibility of subordinates, unclear rules, the environment in which officials are working, misconduct by several people affiliated to either the same or different authorities. This latter point is particularly relevant in the context of the SSM, given the role played by national competent authorities (NCAs) and their staff in the carrying out of ECB decisions and instructions, for instance as regards NCA members of joint supervisory teams (JSTs). Moreover, recent case law of the CJEU, e.g. Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg v ECB (C-450/17 P), could have a bearing on the distribution of liability between the ECB and the NCAs. There is also significant uncertainty concerning recourse to national courts: according to case T-377/17 (SQ v European Investment Bank, paras. 168-170) damage caused by an EU official and not attributable to the institution may be remedied through an action for liability, directly against that staff member, under national law and to be judged by national courts.

The notion of “market neutrality” from a legal standpoint

The “principle of market neutrality” is sometimes presented as a general principle of EU law and quite often as deriving from the more general principle (Article 127(1) TFEU) requiring the ESCB to act in accordance with the principle of an open market economy with free competition. However, the notion of “market neutrality” is not mentioned in primary EU law and the meaning given to such a notion in the doctrine is extremely heterogeneous. The proposed research would explore the notion of “market neutrality”, potential interactions with the principle of open market economy and the extent to which such a notion could create legal obligations for the institutions and the ECB.

Securities account segregation models and practices in the EU: is there a ‘right’ and a ‘wrong’ approach for Europe’s CSDs to follow?

Securities account segregation models and practices in the EU: in search of the optimal approach for Europe’s CSDs Different CSDs across the EU currently use different securities account segregation models for (domestic) securities settlement, with the practicalities of account segregation also varying significantly across jurisdictions. The main distinction in terms of models is between, on the one hand, omnibus and, on the other hand, individual client (or ‘end-investor’) segregated accounts. To avoid complex and inefficient cross-border settlement procedures, the T2S-participating CSDs do not apply in their cross border settlements individual client/ end-investor account segregation.

The core aim of the proposed research is to shed light on the determinants of a European CSD’s choice of securities account segregation, and to explore whether there is an optimal approach for European CSDs to follow. Indicative questions for the scholars to examine in pursuit of the above aim, are as follows:

• What are the drivers in a CSD’s choice between different account segregation models and practices (is it legal certainty – in the form of the ability to better determine the legal owner of securities – investor protection, issuer transparency, cost/operational efficiency, regulatory compliance considerations, client preferences in particular jurisdictions, national legal traditions or other)?
• How have regulatory choices (with an emphasis on the introduction of the CSDR, EMIR and the AIFMD) and market developments (such as the start of operations of T2S) impacted (or are likely to impact) securities account segregation choices and practices across the EU, and do they recommend or impose on CSDs specific types of segregation? Does the currently applicable EU and regulatory framework point towards a preference for particular account segregation practices and, if so, is that preference consistently followed through in the framework?
• Are the rights of investors (i.e. securities holders) dependent on the choice of account segregation model or on other, unrelated considerations? What scope does the currently applicable legal and regulatory framework allow for individual client/end-investor choice in terms of the securities account segregation model followed by a CSD where they hold securities?
• Is there scope for harmonising the securities account segregation practices followed by Europe’s CSDs and, if so, what would the rationale of such harmonisation be (investor protection, legal certainty, deepening of a Capital Markets Union, other?

Applicant categories – Research groups

Junior Scholars : scholars who are doctoral candidates or obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 1 January 2019.

Senior Scholars : scholars whose academic qualifications do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the Junior Scholars category.

Research groups : applications may be also submitted by research groups, comprising a maximum of three scholars. Applications submitted by research groups will be assessed in the Senior Scholars category, unless all the members of the research group individually qualify as Junior Scholars.

None of the scholars involved in a research paper may be in an employment relationship with the ECB.

Scholarship details

The ECB will award up to seven LRP scholarships for one or more of the six research topics listed above. The ECB aims to allocate at least two LRP scholarships to Junior Scholars. The ECB may decide not to award a scholarship for any of the above research topics, or for any category of applicants if, in its opinion, no application of a sufficient quality has been submitted for that research topic or by that category of applicants. The applications will be assessed by a committee composed of legal counsels within the ECB’s Legal Services. Each selected Scholar will be required to prepare a high-quality, original research paper of a minimum of 12 000 words in length, excluding footnotes, which must meet, in the ECB’s assessment, the overall standard expected of papers published in internationally renowned and peer-reviewed academic journals. Scholars may be invited to the ECB to present their research, even after the completion of the research programme and payment of the grant.

They will be responsible for their own transportation arrangements and costs, but will be reimbursed for such costs under the ECB Terms of Reference for reimbursement of travel expenses. The Scholarship will be paid upon completion by the selected Scholar of all five phases of the Legal Research Programme, ending with acceptance for publication of the research paper in an internationally renowned and peer-reviewed academic journal within the required deadline.

Phase 1 - Submission of the application

Applications must include the applicant’s curriculum vitae and a proposal for one of the research topics described above. Applications submitted for the Junior Scholars category must include an official statement confirming the doctoral candidate status of the applicant or the date on which the doctoral degree was obtained The proposal must consist of:

• a statement of the issues to be addressed
• the proposed methodology
• an analysis of the originality and significance of the proposed research paper in view of the existing academic literature
• a discussion of the feasibility for completion of the research project by November 2020

Proposals should be no longer than 1 500 words (not including charts, graphs, or bibliography). Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] no later than 10 PM (CET) on 10 February 2021 . The ECB will notify the Scholars of the acceptance of their proposal for a research paper by 15 March 2021.

Phase 2 - Presentation of the research proposal

The selected Scholars will be invited to a seminar to be held at the ECB in spring 2021, to present their proposal against the background of their previous research in the relevant field. This seminar is intended to establish a productive relationship between the ECB’s Legal Services and the Scholars, and to provide Scholars with constructive feedback on their research subject from practitioners in the field.

Phase 3 - Submission of the first draft

The Scholar must submit a first draft of his or her research paper to the ECB by 1 July 2021, and must immediately inform the ECB if there is a risk of not meeting that deadline. The ECB will review and referee the research paper by end of August 2021.

Phase 4 - Finalisation of the draft

The Scholar is expected to take the remarks and suggestions of the ECB’s review into consideration and will complete the research paper by 1 November 2021.

Phase 5 - Submission for publication

Scholars are expected to seek publication of the research paper in a well-recognised, internationally renowned and peer-reviewed academic journal. The paper should be accepted for publication by the journal by 30 September 2021 at the latest.

Following completion of all five phases above, including acceptance of the research paper for publication in an internationally renowned and peer-reviewed academic journal, Scholars will receive the final honorarium.

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• American Society of Legal Writers Scribes Law-Review Award Deadline: January 15, 2023 Notes: Since 1987, Scribes has presented an annual award for the best student-written article in a law review or journal. The Scribes Law-Review Award is presented at the Scribes annual CLE, which is usually held in April.
• Chapman LLC Scholarship for Law Students Deadline: June 15, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Should collegiate athletes be paid? Argue for or against and provide at least 3 reasons for your position. Eligibility: Law student planning on attending, accepted to attend, or currently attending an accredited law school in the U.S.; U.S. citizen 18 years or older.
• Judge John R. Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing Deadline: May 31, 2023 Prize: Up to $15,000 Eligibility: Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award. The article must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a law school faculty member or legal professional other than the author of the paper.
• National Law Review Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: Monthly (reviewed September through May) Notes: The NLR Law Student Writing Competition offers law students the opportunity to submit articles for publication consideration on the NLR Web site.
• Philadelphia Bar Association Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing Competition Deadline: August 1, 2023 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Candidates may submit a law review quality submission on any topic relating to rights, privileges, and responsibilities under federal law. Eligibility: Open to full-time and part-time law students who completed their second or third year of study by the end of the 2021-2022 academic year at one of the following six institutions : Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Rutgers Law School, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and Widener University Delaware Law School. Part-time law students who were in their third or later year of study during the 2021-2022 academic year are also eligible.
• ABA Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section K. William Kolbe Writing Competition Deadline: June 30, 2023 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Papers should address a current topic of general interest in a legal area covered by the Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section (communications, cable TV, internet, electricity, gas, oil pipelines, aviation, railroads, and water industries).
• ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Gellhorn-Sargentich Law Student Essay Award Competition Deadline: June 30, 2023 Prize: $5,000 Topic: The entry must discuss any topic relating to administrative law. Eligibility: The Competition is open to law students who are, at the time of entry, (a) enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, (b) members of the ABA and the Section, (c) at least 21 years old, and (d) U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
• American Constitution Society Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,500 Notes: Submissions should be focused on American regulatory or administrative law, broadly construed. Appropriate subjects include empirical or comparative analyses of the effectiveness of specific regulatory regimes or deregulation; doctrinal investigations of the development of administrative law rules or principles by courts and administrative agencies and the effects of that development; and normative analyses of how particular regulatory or administrative regimes or deregulation advance or fail to advance values of fairness, participation, and transparency. Eligibility: The competition is open to all lawyers and law students. Practicing lawyers, policymakers, academics, and law students all are encouraged to participate. To be considered for the law student category the author(s) must be currently enrolled in a J.D. or LLM program at a U.S. law school.
• ABA Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Recent developments in admiralty and maritime law Eligibility: The Competition is open to any U.S. citizen law student or LLM candidate over the age of 21, currently attending an ABA-accredited law school within the United States and its possessions.
• Sarin McGill Annual Student Essay Contest on Aircraft Finance & Leasing Registration Deadline: TBA for 2024 Submission Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: Airfare and accommodations to tour McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law. Topic: Following the Russian Federation’s re-registration, without the consent of the lessors or the states of registration, of aircraft leased to Russian operators, what are the implications for leasing and financing of aircraft, for the Chicago Convention, for the rule of law generally, and especially for third countries to which any such aircraft may be flown? Are there any precedents and, if so, how may they be compared and contrasted with the current situation? What solutions might there be? Eligibility Any student of law, enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral programme in any law school or legal professional training school worldwide, at the time of submission of the entry, shall be considered eligible.
• NYSBA Committee on Animals and the Law: Student Writing Competition Deadline: July 7, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Animal law Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration, the submission must be written by a student currently enrolled (full time or part time) in an ABA-accredited law school. Students expecting to receive their degree in 2022 are eligible for consideration. The submission must be written by one, and only one student, i.e., papers jointly written by more than one student or that have been subjected to line editing by professors or advisors shall not be considered. No paper that has been previously published in any form shall be considered.
• ABA Section of Antitrust Law Robert Pitofsky Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Antitrust or consumer protection law Eligibility: 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. Entrants must submit an original article, which has already been published or which is scheduled to be published.
• NYIPLA Honorable William Conner Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,500 Topic: An entry must be directed to any of the following subject areas related to intellectual property, i.e., patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair trade practices, antitrust, and data security/privacy issues. Eligibility: All entrants must be law school students currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (day or evening) in an accredited law school in the United States.
• International Insolvency Institute Prize in International Insolvency Studies Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $3,000 Topic: Topics of international insolvency and restructuring significance and comparative international analysis of domestic insolvency and restructuring issues and developments. Eligibility: The Prize Competition is open to full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students and to practitioners in practice for nine years or less. Entries must not have been published.

Deadline:   TBA for 2024 Prize:  $1,000 Topic:  "Business Law" is a broad category. Without attempting to define the area precisely, the subject is intended to include matters within law school curricula in courses entitled: Eligibility:  Author of the paper must be a student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school’s J.D. program, in good standing, at the time of submission.

• American Constitution Society Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $3,000 Topic: ACS welcomes all student papers furthering and promoting a progressive vision of the Constitution, law, and public policy. Entrants are encouraged to view this topic broadly, and we welcome submissions on a variety of substantive areas. Examples of possible topics include: census report, civil legal aid, civil liberties, constitutional convention, consumer rights, criminal justice, disability rights, freedom of speech, immigration, indigent defense, money in politics (including judicial elections), labor law, LGBTQ+ rights, privacy, protection of health, safety, and the environment, racial equality, religion, role of state attorneys general, second amendment and guns, separation of powers and federalism, women’s reproductive rights and reproductive freedom, voting and political process, and whistleblower protection. Eligibility: The competition is open to all law students who are current, dues-paying ACS National members.
• Baxter Family Competition on Federalism Deadline: TBA for 2025 Prize: $5,000 (CAD) Topic: Federalism: What makes it work (or not!). This broad theme welcomes reflections about the institutional, political and cultural elements that explain successes and failures of federalism, whether small scale or at the macro level. We particularly welcome analyses which explore the potential and pitfalls of cooperative federalism. Cooperative angles are especially encouraged. Eligibility: All undergraduate or graduate students in law or political science students, as well as junior scholars, lawyers or practitioners who graduated in these disciplines with five (5) years of working experience or less, from anywhere around the world.
• Freedom From Religion Foundation Cornelius Vanderbroek Memorial Essay Competition Deadline: June 1, 2023 Prize: $3,500 Topic: As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has become vital to the global effort to end the pandemic, both government and private employers, as well as some schools, around the country have announced vaccine mandates. Historically, very few employees have claimed religious exemptions from required vaccinations. However, people who oppose COVID-19 vaccines for political or other reasons are now abusing religious exemptions in order to flout vaccine mandates. Against this backdrop lawsuits have surged, challenging vaccine requirements on religious grounds and arguing that religious exemptions to such requirements are required by the First Amendment. Craft an argument that religious exemptions from vaccine requirements are not legally required, addressing constitutional questions as well as other legal issues raised by such mandates.
• ABA Forum on Construction Law’s Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: June 30, 2023 Prize: $2,000 Topic: Papers should address a topical issue of interest to the construction industry. Eligibility: The competition is open to any student age 21 years or older enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school during the academic years 2021 and 2022 of the competition who is a legal resident of the United States.
• ABA Antitrust Law Section Harvey Saferstein Consumer Protection Essay Contest Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Consumer protection law
• ABA Business Law Section Mendes Hershman Writing Contest Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,000 Topic: "Business Law" is a broad category. Without attempting to define the area precisely, the subject is intended to include matters within law school curricula in courses entitled: Eligibility: Author of the paper must be a student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school’s J.D. program, in good standing, at the time of submission more... less... Agency; Bankruptcy; Business Law; Business Organizations; Commercial Law; Consumer Law Contracts; Corporate Finance; Corporate Governance; Corporations; Creditors Rights; Employment Law; Financial Institutions; Insurance Law; Oil and Gas Law; Professional Responsibility; Remedies; Secured Transactions; Securities Regulations; Uniform Commercial Code
• American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Writing Competition Deadline: November 1, 2023 Prize: $1,500 Topic: Eligible entries must discuss some aspect of U.S. consumer financial services law. Topics that relate principally to securities regulation, bankruptcy, insurance, or the safety and soundness aspects of banking regulation are not eligible, but works on subjects within these (or other) areas will be considered if they bear directly on U.S. consumer financial services.
• ABA Criminal Section Justice Annual William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition Deadline: July 1, 2023 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Technology-enhanced searches Eligibility: The contest is open to students who, on the date the entry is submitted, attend and are in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school within the United States and its possessions. Membership in the Criminal Justice Section is not a requirement. Entrants must be at least 21 years of age and legal permanent residents or citizens of the United States.
• Arizona State Law Journal Criminal Justice Reform National Writing Competition Deadline: July 1, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Criminal justice reform Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an ABA-accredited law school at the time of submission.
• Marshall M. Schulman Annual Competition for Student Papers in Criminal Law and/or Criminal Procedure Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,500 Topic: Criminal law and/or to criminal procedure, with a particular focus on contemporary issues of concern in the State of California Eligibility: This is a nationwide competition; while the focus is on California law, past winners have included students attending schools across the country.
• National Crime Victim Law Institute Annual Law Student Victims’ Rights Writing Competition Deadline: May 20, 2024 Prize: $200 Topic: Victims’ rights (preference given to papers focusing on rights enforcement in the context of criminal justice systems) Eligibility: Authors/presenters must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school at the date of their submission or have graduated from such a school within the last 18 months.
• ABA Antitrust Law Section Privacy and Information Security Committee Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Writing Competition Deadline: February 24, 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Participants are required to submit an original written work on data privacy or cybersecurity law. Eligibility: Contestants need not be a member of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), the Antitrust Law Section ("Section") or the Privacy and Information Security Committee ("Committee") although membership in all is encouraged.
• ABA Commission on Disability Rights Adam A. Milani Writing Competition Deadline: June 9, 2023 Prize: Up to $1,000 Topic: The submission may address any aspect of disability law, theory, or practice the contestant chooses. Other permissible topics include issues arising under any of the following statutes: Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Family and Medical Leave Act; or any state statutes or municipal ordinances prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Eligibility: The competition is open to all students who attend a law school in the United States. Full-time students who are not law students but who write law-related papers as part of a course at an American law school are also eligible.
• ABA Section of Dispute Resolution James Boskey Essay Competition Deadline: June 9, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Any aspect of dispute resolution practice, theory or research that the contestant chooses. Eligibility: The competition is open to anyone, age 21 or older, who was a full-time or part- time J.D. law student, including students in joint J.D. degree programs, at an ABA-accredited law school during the 2020-21 academic year.
• American Journal of Mediation National Dispute Resolution Writing Competition Deadline: December 15, 2023 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Subject matter focus for entries can embrace the full range of the alternative dispute resolution field– consensus-based dispute resolution (e.g., negotiation, mediation), adjudicative processes (e.g., early neutral evaluation, binding or non-binding arbitration and private judging), or mixed processes (e.g., arb-med, med-arb, high low arbitration, baseball arbitration). Papers can also focus on ADR process design, practice techniques, specific case studies, related legislation, and ethical dilemmas and standards for dispute resolution professionals. Eligibility: The competition is open to all North American JD and LLM law students enrolled as of December 15, 2021.
• Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund Robert T. Matsui Annual Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 ; contact [email protected] Prize: $5,000 Topic: Submissions should address a legal topic of importance to the Asian Pacific American community. Eligibility: The Competition is open to all law students and anyone who graduated from law school within the last five years (i.e., 2018 or later) in the United States.
• Dukeminier Awards Jeffrey S. Haber Prize for Student Scholarship Deadline: TBA for 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Sexual orientation and gender identity law
• National Association of Women Lawyers Selma Moidel Smith Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: February 1, 2024 Prize: $500 Topic: Entrants should submit a paper on an issue concerning, in your opinion, the most pressing issue related to advancing equality in the legal field. Topics can include but are not limited to, examining race, gender, sex, feminism, LGBTQIA+, pay equity, equal education, and employment opportunity, and or the Equal Rights Amendment, etc. Eligibility: Essays will be accepted from students enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school during the 2020-2021 school year. The essays must be the law student author’s own work and must not have been submitted for publication elsewhere. Papers written by students for coursework or independent study during the summer, fall, or spring semesters are eligible for submission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, students may incorporate professorial feedback as part of a course requirement or supervised writing project.
• National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Bar Association Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $500 Topic: Legal issues affecting LGBTQ+ persons.
• Education Law Association George Jay Joseph Award Deadline: August 1, 2022 Topic: The subject matter must address one or more legal issues within any of the various contexts of education, including public and private K-12 schools and institutions of higher education, especially current and emerging issues.
• ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Energy Law Writing Competition Deadline: May 31, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Any issue related to energy law
• Institute for Energy Law Hartrick Scholar Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Any topic related to energy development. This includes, for example, topics concerning oil and gas law, alternative energy resources, energy regulation, and environmental regulation of the energy industries.
• Grammy Entertainment Law Initiative Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $10,000 tuition-based scholarship, tickets to GRAMMY Awards Topic: Legal issues facing the music industry
• Sports Lawyers Association Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Notes: Each entrant must be a current law or LLM student and 18 years of age or older, and a member in good standing of the Sports Lawyers Association.
• Video Game Bar Association David S. Rosenbaum Scholarship Deadline: Contact [email protected] Prize: $2,500 Topic: Video games and the law. Potential topics could include: developments in game accessibility; reputation management and user-creations (mods, skins, etc.); game developer unionization and labor rights.
• ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Student Writing Contest Deadline: May 31, 2023 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Real property, trust and estate law.* Eligibility: 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. more... less... *“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.
• ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Writing Competitions Deadline: May 31, 2023 Prize: $1,000 Topic: See link for details of eight separate writing competitions: Endangered Species, Energy Law, Forest Law, International Environmental and Resources Law, Native American Resources, Public Land and Resources, Superfund, Brownfields, and Resource Recovery, and Water Law
• Public Citizen Law Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Legal Remedies to Combat Climate Change
• White River Environmental Law Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,000 Topic: Any relevant topic in the fields of environmental law, natural resource law, energy law, environmental justice, land use law, animal law, and agricultural law. Eligibility: Current J.D. or LLM students at any ABA-accredited law school.
• ABA Section of Family Law Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest Registration Deadline: TBA for 2024 Submission Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,500.00 Topic: The subject may be any aspect of family law. Eligibility: Contestants must be J.D. students at ABA-approved law schools who are: second or third-year full-time students; second through fourth-year part-time students; or first-year students enrolled in schools where the subject of family law is part of the first-year curriculum; and citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. more... less... The primary focus of each essay should be an issue of law, although some interdisciplinary material may be useful in addressing a legal issue. Family law includes dissolution of marriage and other intimate relationships, relationships of persons of the same sex, parentage, custody, child support, division of property, alimony (maintenance), attorney's fees, adoption, dependency, termination of parental rights, rights pertaining to procreation, and alternative dispute resolution of Family Law issues. Family Law generally does not include Juvenile Justice, Probate, Labor, Immigration Law, and sociology topics unless those topics are related to more traditional Family Law subjects.
• Hofstra Law School and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Family Law Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $500 Topic: The subject of entries may be within any area of family law, although topics that focus on international or interdisciplinary subjects of family law are especially encouraged.
• American Society for Pharmacy Law Simonsmeier Award Deadline: June 30, 2023 Topic: Pharmacy law (law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues) Eligibility: Papers published in or accepted for publication in any English-language peer-reviewed journal (including law reviews) during the period from January 2020 through December 2021 are eligible.
• American University Washington College of Law National Health Law Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,000 Topic: Papers must address and analyze health law and/or food/drug/device law issues. (Note that a paper that analyzes intellectual property or environmental laws/statutes, even if relating to health or the health care industry, will not be eligible.) Eligibility: Current 2L, 3L, and 4L (evening/part-time) JD and LLM students enrolled in a U.S. law school at the time of paper submission are eligible to participate.
• Food and Drug Law Institute H. Thomas Austern Writing Competition Deadline: June 12, 2023 Prize: $750 Topic: Current legal issues concerning food, drugs, animal drugs, biologics, cosmetics, diagnostics, dietary supplements, medical devices, veterinary devices, cannabis, or tobacco
• Federal Circuit Bar Association Hutchinson Writing Contest Deadline: May 31, 2023 Prize: $3,000 Topic: Papers must deal with a topic that lies within the substance, procedure, or scope of the specialized jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics Health Law and Anti-Racism Graduate Student Writing Competition Deadline: July 1, 2023 Prize: $500 Topic: Note that a wide variety of topics will be viewed as in scope, but papers must focus specifically on health law in the context of anti-racism. If you have questions about the suitability of your topic, please ask.
• Epstein Becker Green Health Law Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $4,000 Topic: Papers may address any traditional area of the law as applied to health care (e.g., antitrust, tax, corporate) or areas of law unique to health care (e.g., fraud and abuse, managed care, Medicare/Medicaid, clinical trials, telehealth/telemedicine).
• INS/IYNA Neuroethics Essay Contest Deadline: July 7, 2023 Prize: $250 Topic: Essay submissions can cover any topic in neuroethics and should address a focused problem at the intersections of the mind and brain sciences, ethics, and law. Example topics include, but are not limited to: neuroenhancement, neurolaw, moral psychology, moral philosophy, brain stimulation, ethics of neurodegenerative illness, neurogenetics, neurotechnology policy and regulation, philosophy of mind, clinical ethics in psychiatry and neurosurgery, neural imaging, big data and neuroscience, brain–computer interaction, military applications of neurotechnology, and free will. Notes: Those included in the definition of ‘post-secondary student’ or ‘early career trainees’ during the Spring 2022 semester may submit an essay to either the Academic or General Audience categories. Authors may submit two different essays — one to each category. See Neuroethics Essay Contest website for more information on essay categories.
• Roy Snell Health Care Regulatory and Compliance Writing Competition Registration Deadline: TBA for 2024 Submission Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Notes: In keeping with Roy Snell’s keen interest in practical, realistic, and user-centered communication, as well as a commitment to efficiency and clarity in writing, this demanding competition requires students to analyze a hypothetical fact pattern (the Competition Problem) involving an organization facing multifaceted health care regulatory/compliance matters and draft two separate internal memoranda to two different recipients within the organization. Students must analyze the facts presented, identify any and all regulatory/compliance concerns, and advise the recipient of the memorandum. Eligibility: The competition is open to all full and part-time law students in J.D. programs who have completed their 1L year. The competition is also open to any student currently enrolled in a Compliance Certification Board (CCB) accredited program.
• International Refugee Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $100 Topic: Papers may address any topic related to international law and refugees, stateless persons, internally-displaced persons (IDPs), and/or forced migrants. Eligibility: Student authors must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university at the time of submission.
• American College of Coverage Counsel Insurance Law Writing Competition Registration Deadline: TBA for 2024 Submission Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,000 Topic: This year’s writing competition asks students to choose one of two sides in a case involving an insurance company and a Texas based business in preparing a motion for partial summary judgment on a specific set of grounds as presented by each party.
• American Association of Patent Judges Hon. Frederick E. McKelvey Memorial Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2023 Prize: $500 Topic: For this year’s entry, an entrant must identify ways patents “promote the progress of … useful arts” (Const.; Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 8) and explain how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) can encourage that. In your answer, please define “useful arts.” Eligibility: Students matriculated at and attending an ABA-accredited law school at least half-time as of February 28, 2022, are eligible to submit an entry for this competition.
• American Intellectual Property Law Association Robert C. Watson Award Deadline: June 30, 2023 Topic: Intellectual property law
• Brooks Kushman Law Student Intellectual Property Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Trademark or patent law Eligibility: Open to any law student in good standing and currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, and who is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
• International Trademark Association Ladas Memorial Award Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,250 Topic: Subject of the paper must be trademark law or a matter that directly relates to, or affects, trademarks. Eligibility: Eligible students must be enrolled as either full- or part-time law or graduate students. Eligible papers may include both original unpublished manuscripts and published articles that are submitted to INTA by the submission deadline.
• Pennsylvania Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section Writing Contest Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $500 Topic: Patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or trade dress Eligibility: Open to all law students enrolled in any law school in the United States who intend to take the Pennsylvania bar exam.
• Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Human Rights Essay Award Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: A scholarship to cover tuition for the Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options Notes: Essay Award Topic for 2023: Equality and Human Rights: Confronting Racial Discrimination Eligibility: Applicants for the Award must hold a law degree and have a demonstrated experience or interest in international human rights law.
• Georgetown Institute of International Economic Law Greenwald Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,500 Topic: Current issues relevant to international trade law, the jurisprudence of the WTO or regional trade organizations, jurisprudence concerning U.S. trade organizations, an issue relating to the political economy or the efficacy of U.S. or international trade regimes. Eligibility: JD, LLM, and SJD students
• International Fiscal Association International Tax Student Writing Competition Deadline: September 30, 2023 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Any topic relating to U.S. taxation of income from international activities, including taxation under U.S. tax treaties. Eligibility: All students during the 2021-22 academic year (including independent study and summer 2022 school courses) pursuing a graduate degree (J.D., L.L.M., S.J.D., M.S.T., MTA, Masters of Taxation, or similar program). Any appropriate papers written in fall 2021 or spring and summer 2022.
• NYSBA Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition Award Deadline: November 3, 2023 Prize: $2,000 Topic: Public or private international law Eligibility: Law Students (including J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. and S.J.D. candidates) are cordially invited to submit to the International Section an article concerning any area of public or private international law or practice. Faculty members of any college or university are ineligible to participate.
• Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems Trandafir Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $2,000 Topic: Any contemporary international business or economic concern. Recent winning submissions have included such topics as recommendations the United States should follow to update its privacy laws to harmonize with international general data protection regulation commitments, why international labor organizations should adopt fair trade as an enforcement mechanism to end labor violations, and why the United States Treasury should wait for Congress to end corporate tax sheltering tactics. Eligibility: All students currently enrolled in law or graduate degree programs.
• American College of Employee Benefits Counsel Writing Contest Deadline: June 1, 2023 Prize: $1,800 Topic: Employee benefits legal topics Eligibility: Any J.D. and graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D.) law students enrolled at any time between August 15, 2021, and August 15, 2022, who have not at any time engaged in the practice of law.
• Louis Jackson Memorial National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $3,000 Topic: Employment and labor law
• AALL/LexisNexis Call For Papers Awards (Student Division) Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $650 Topic: A paper may address any subject relevant to law librarianship. It may be scholarly or practical in substance and tone, but the subject should be explored in depth with appropriate reference to sources and documentation of assertions. Eligibility: Those enrolled in library school, information management school or the equivalent, or in law school, during the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester. Entrants in the Student Division need not be members of AALL.
• AALL Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $500 Topic: Essays may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives.
• Notre Dame Law School Program on Church, State & Society Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $3,000 Topic: Papers should be focused, broadly, on topics related to church, state & society. For guidance on selecting a topic, students may wish to view our Program website and mission statement: https://churchstate.nd.edu/
• ABA Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law Keithe E. Nelson Distinguished Service Award Deadline: TBA for 2024 Topic: Military law or the status of lawyers in the Armed Forces
• National Institute of Military Justice Rear Admiral John S. Jenkins Writing Award for Law Students Deadline: July 31, 2023 Prize: $250 Topic: Military law Eligibility: Papers and/or published articles are eligible for this award if they were written by a candidate for the J.D. in the previous academic year.
• American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,500 Topic: Any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples. Eligibility: The competition is open to students enrolled in J.D. or graduate law programs at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada as of the competition deadline of Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.
• Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $1,000 Eligibility: Open to any student enrolled in college, at any level.
• National Native American Law Students Association Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Topic: All students are encouraged to submit scholarly articles between twenty (20) and fifty (50) pages, either individually or jointly with other students, about Native American legal issues. Eligibility: Competitors must be active, dues-paying members of National NALSA.
• Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts Law Student Writing Competition Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Open to 2L and 3L students at any Pennsylvania law school and Rutgers Law. Topic: Under the existing rules of judicial conduct, how might Pennsylvania's courts utilize current communication tools, such as social media, to engage the people of Pennsylvania to instill confidence in the workings of the judicial branch and its decisions?
• ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability Ed Mendrzycki Essay Contest Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: This year's hypothetical involves multiple ethical and professional liability concerns that arise when a partner in a law firm is retained to represent a client in several business and real estate matters regarding a series of land acquisitions, and the law firm is contacted by the Department of Justice to assist in the investigation of potential money laundering allegations against the client.
• American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize Deadline: TBA for 2024 Prize: $5,000 Topic: Authors should address one or more aspects of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence within the legal profession.
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Competition Commission of India Journal on Competition Law and Policy is conceived with the aim of fostering research in the field of competition law and policy. Competition law is a relatively new area of interdisciplinary research concerning law, economics, and finance. With the publication of this journal, the Commission hopes to stimulate rigorous research and informed debate on contemporary issues in the field and apply the results for enforcement and advocacy.

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CCIJOCLP, Vol. 4, No. 2 [2023]

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Impact of merger on efficiency, stability, and competitiveness of public sector banks, a study beyond the see-saw of relevant and global turnover: finding a mechanism for adequate penalty, should over-the-top (ott) providers pay the telecom industry, book reviews, book review: competition law in south asia: policy diffusion and transfer, market study report on the dynamics of competition in the indian mining sector with a focus on iron ore.

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The Dynamic Competition Paradigm: Insights and Implications

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Dynamic innovation-driven competition is what strong competition policy should favor; yet it is the weaker static efficiency driven competition which animates current competition economics and enforcement action. The shortcomings of the static efficiency approach have resulted in backward looking antitrust actions that underappreciate certain forms of potential competition resulting in errors with respect to the assessment of monopoly power, M&A activity, and complex contracts. This paper exposes the weaknesses of static analysis and calls for a forward-looking capabilitiesbased determination of competitive effects. The proposed framework requires deeper analyses of (supply side) capabilities, both technological and organizational, present and future. It endorses a long-term consumer welfare standard and calls for a multidisciplinary approach that draws on complexity economics, technology management, organizational behavior, and information and computer science. The administrability of the dynamic competition framework will be at hand once the foundation of dynamic competition are more fully embellished and better understood by both economists and lawyers.

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