The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Law Student Essay Contest is an annual competition organized by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that advocates for the separation of church and state and promotes the constitutional principle of religious freedom.
The essay contest is open to law students who are currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent program in the United States. The purpose of the contest is to encourage law students to explore and write about legal topics related to the separation of church and state, religious freedom, and the importance of a secular government.
Participants are typically required to submit an essay on a specific prompt or topic provided by the FFRF. The prompt may vary from year to year, covering various aspects of law, constitutional principles, and the intersection of religion and public life. The essays are evaluated based on their originality, clarity, coherence, persuasiveness, and adherence to the contest guidelines.
