The Public Justice Foundation is holding its annual Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice contest.  This year’s topic is:

“Is Democracy for Sale? Have Citizens United’s holdings run amok? Legal challenges left to Super Pacs? Can funding disclosure be required?”

The winner of the essay contest will receive $5,000, a free 2013 Public Justice Foundation Student Membership, and their essay will be featured on the Public Justice website and in the nationally disseminated Public Justice newsletter.  The contest is open to all law students that are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law school.  The intent to enter deadline is January 31, 2013, and the essay submission deadline is March 31, 2013.  Click here for the intent to enter form, contest rules, and judging criteria.

If you have any questions about the essay contest, please feel free to contact Outreach Coordinator, Cassandra Goings, at cgoings@publicjustice.net or at (202) 797-8600.