2024 Writing Competition
The National Native American Law Students Association, in partnership with the University of California Davis School of Law, and the UC Davis NALSA Chapter, are excited to host the Annual NNALSA Writing Competition in February 2024.
Writing Competition is now live!
All submissions due March 1, 2024.
SECTION 14 – HOST SCHOOL BIDDING PROCESS
RULE 14.1 – Solicitation of Host School Bids
The Executive Board shall solicit bids from prospective host schools during each academic year. The Board will send written invitations to all active Chapters by February 1, and create an official list of bids by April 1. In the event no school submits a bid, the Executive Board may solicit bids during the Annual NNALSA Meeting and thereafter.
RULE 14.2 – Prior Screening by NNALSA
After receiving bid packages from prospective host schools, the NNALSA Secretary shall confirm that the bidding NALSA chapters are in good standing before publishing such bid packages.
RULE 14.3 – Publication of Host School Bids
The Executive Board shall publish a notice of each bid from prospective host schools to the NNALSA email listserv and post each bid to the NNALSA website. Bidding chapters are encouraged but not required to attend the Annual NNALSA Meeting to present their bids to the general membership.
RULE 14.4 – Content of Bid Packages
NALSA chapters are strongly encouraged to compile professional bid packages that are accessible via the NNALSA website. Bidding NALSA chapters shall also have an opportunity to present their bid to the NNALSA general membership during the Annual NNALSA Meeting. Bid packages shall include: letters in support of the bid from the NALSA chapter's law school administration, Indian Law program (where applicable), and the law journal that will be publishing the winning submission(s). Bid packages may also include: prize pledges and any other information that may be relevant to running a successful Competition.