Law Essay Competition
The Minds Underground™ Law Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though we welcome younger applicants and Year 13 university re-applicants). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in contemporary debate, attempt university-level research, hone their writing & argumentative skills and prepare for university interviews. Entrants must choose 1 question to answer.
Key Tips:
In theoretical discussions, there are not necessarily any right answers, but have an opinion and try to defend your opinion. When you begin to write legal essays, it is imperative that you can argue coherently, so if you do feel strongly about your point, do not be afraid to defend it.
At university Law interviews, the main thing your interviewer is looking for is your ability to justify your reasoning - do not get too worried about whether you have the right answer because, more often than not, there is no right or wrong answer.
It is also important to recognise and address the merit of the arguments against your view.
Submission Deadline: 3rd April 2024.
2024 Law Essay Competition Questions
01.
Is stop & search fundamentally flawed or institutionally racist?
02.
J.M. Coetzee said, ‘No exceptions. Where would we be if we began making exceptions? Soon everyone would want to be an exception, and then there would be no rules left, would there?’ Do you agree in light of challenges with discretion in the legal system?
03.
“If you make ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.”(Winston Churchill) - What does he mean by this? Do you agree?
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Past Questions
01.
How would you reform the House of Lords?
02.
Is justice a pre-condition of law?
03.
What is the rule of law and how has it been breached in Hong Kong?
N.B. You may be interested in undertaking one of MU’s online law masterclasses with our Law experts to give you ideas and help direct your research. Check out the examples below!
