Submit your entry to the competition

The competition is open. Enter your essay into the competition by 23 October 2025 at 5pm to be considered.

How to submit your essay

  1. Make sure you're eligible
  2. Read and understand the competition rules
  3. See how we use your data and protect your privacy
  4. Make sure your work does not breach our plagiarism policy
  5. Complete our equality and diversity monitoring form, if you choose to do so
  6. Format your essay correctly
  7. Complete the application form
  8. Send us your essay and your application form: [email protected]
  9. If you are actively seeking pupillage, make sure you send us a copy of you Bar training certificate (or equivalent) with your application