The Collegiate Issues in Sports Law Writing Competition and supporting award were created by Christian Bray, L'14, and the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Athletics Compliance at Harvard. She created this competition to "recognize the Marquette University Law School student who writes the best essay focused on important collegiate athletics related issues in the sport industry," as of course judged by the Competition Review Committee.  With so many current issues going on in the collegiate athletics industry there is plenty to write about. Remember that papers you have written in undergraduate (updated of course) or law school courses or comments for law review/journal requirements can be submitted to this competition. 

Complete details on what is required to enter the award can be found online here. As you can see on the webpage, the competition does not require a law review worthy type submission. The award is open to 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls. 

Submissions are not due at this point until Friday, March 19, 2027. The winner receives a monetary award and will be announced during our Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 30, 2026.

Contact: Prof. Paul Anderson