Supreme Court launches essay competition
15 July 2024
The solicitors, barristers, and judges of the future have been given the opportunity to shine in the UK Supreme Court's essay competition, which launched today (Monday 15th July).
The essay competition, which marks the Court's 15th anniversary, is open to all students at UK universities and other higher education providers, as well as pupil barrister and trainee solicitors.
Lady Simler, Justice of the Supreme Court, who is lending her judging talents to the essay competition, said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for people at the start of their legal careers to help us reflect on the Supreme Court's role and our work so far, and to look ahead to the future".
"The prize includes a tour of the Supreme Court, after which I will sit down with the winner, and we can discuss everything from their essay, to their studies and what they want to achieve in the future!".
"I am really looking forward to reading the entries. Being relatively new to the Court myself, it will be very interesting to look back over the Court's history, before we start the journey into our next 15 years".
Entrants are asked to answer the question, "As the Supreme Court approaches its 15th anniversary, what reflections would you offer on its role and achievements?" and have until Monday 30th September to enter.
Full details on how to enter can be found on the Supreme Court website.
This competition is one of many events and activities planned this year to celebrate the Court's 15th anniversary since it was established in 2009.
Entries to the Supreme Court Art Competition are also open for 15-18 years olds with an artistic flair and who want the opportunity to have their work displayed in an exhibition set to launch in November - Art Competition - The Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court is the highest appeal court across the UK for civil cases and for criminal cases in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Court was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in October 2009.
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Lady Ingrid Simler became a Justice of the Supreme Court on 14 November 2023. Find out more about the Justices and their journeys to the Supreme Court on the Court's Biographies webpage.