The Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition honors the legacy of civil rights attorney Fred Gray, who represented Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
Law students are invited to submit scholarly essays on critical civil rights issues, including voting rights, racial discrimination, public education, and fair treatment in the criminal justice system.
Competition Details:
- Eligibility: J.D. and LL.M. students at ABA-accredited law schools
- Essay Length: 5,000 – 8,000 words
- Deadline: February 28, 2025
- Prizes: $7,500 (1st), $5,000 (2nd), $2,500 (3rd)
- Additional Recognition: Winning authors may be invited to the Lanier Trial Academy in Houston, Texas.
For questions, contact Associate Dean Wendy A. Humphrey at wendy.humphrey@ttu.edu or (806) 834-4446.
