2026 Writing Competition
25th Annual
National NALSA
Writing Competition
The University of Colorado and its Law Review are hosting NNALSA’s 2026 Writing Competition in collaboration with Colorado’s Native American Law Students Association (“NALSA”) chapter. The goal of the Competition is to encourage law students to become involved with National NALSA and increase awareness and education regarding legal issues that impact Native Nations, Inter-tribal organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Brittany Rogers, Colorado Law ’28, is serving as the Writing Competition Administrator.
“This competition reflects a shared commitment to fostering inclusivity and expanding access to legal publication for underrepresented voices,” said Sam Hawkinson ’26, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Editor for CLR. “Through the University of Colorado Law Review Forum, we are excited to showcase diverse and impactful student scholarship while supporting meaningful representation in the legal academy.”
Applications for the NNALSA Writing Competition open on January 19, and the deadline for submission will be Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MT.
All submissions are due to Brittany Rogers, the Writing Competition Administrator, at writingcompetition@nationalnalsa.org.
Please review the competition announcement and rules linked below.
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.