Sarah Weddington Writing Prize Accepting Applications

If/When/How, in collaboration with the Center for Reproductive Rights and U.C. Berkeley School of Law's Center for Reproductive Rights and Justice is accepting submissions for the twelfth annual Sarah Weddington Writing Prize for New Student Scholarship in Reproductive Rights.

The suggested theme is: Balancing Burdens and Benefits after Whole Woman's Health v. Hellertstedt. However, the Writing Prize invites submissions on all reproductive rights and justice topics. Please refer to the attached Call for Submissions for guidance on the suggested theme, as well as additional requirements.

Winning authors will receive cash prizes: $750 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), or $250 (3rd place). The first place winner will also have a chance at publication with the NYU Review of Law and Social Change. All winning authors will also receive copies of Melissa Murray's and Kristin Luker's Cases on Reproductive Rights and Justice.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 27, 2017.

Information about the Sarah Weddington Writing Prize is available here: http://www.ifwhenhow.org/resources/2016-writing-prize-call-for-submissions/