Congratulations to the 2024-2025 secondary school essay contest winner, runner up

The Law Society congratulates essay contest winner Liam Skeoch from J.L. Crowe Secondary in Trail, BC and runner-up Cindy Chen from St. Michaels University School in Victoria, BC for their exceptional essays on the rule of law. Their essays are available on the Law Society’s website.

Participants in this year’s contest were asked to write an essay on how the rule of law can be affected, positivity or adversely, through the actions of politicians and political parties. The winner and runner-up were awarded $1,000 and $500 respectively and were recognized for their achievements at the Benchers’ meeting on July 4.

The Law Society launched the annual essay contest in 2015 to enhance students’ knowledge of the importance of the rule of law and to encourage participation in civic life. The 2025-2026 essay contest and topic will be announced in the fall.