The Law Society is committed to bringing a voice to issues affecting the justice system. 

The Rule of Law and Lawyer Independence Advisory Committee launched an annual essay contest in 2015 for BC secondary school students to reaffirm the significance of the rule of law and to enhance students' knowledge and willingness to participate actively in civic life.

Do you have an interest in the legal and justice system? Are you passionate about upholding fundamental freedoms and rights for all persons? Do you value every person’s right to equality before the law? Show us what you know and submit an essay to our contest.

The 2023-2024 contest

The Law Society invited BC grade 12 students and any secondary school students who had taken, or were enrolled in Law 12, Political Studies 12, Social Justice 12 or Social Studies 11, to submit an essay on the following topic:

What do you think is the greatest threat to the rule of law in Canada, and what steps can you take to defend it?

The winning entry will be awarded a $1,000 prize and the runner up will receive $500. 

Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 19, 2024. Late entries will not be accepted.

For further details, download the information sheet and submission guidelines

If you have questions about the contest, contact Policy & Legal Services.

 

2022-2023 contest winners

The Law Society congratulates the essay contest winner and runner-up for their exceptional essays on the rule of law:

Winner: Ethan Yi-Cheng Yang (St. George’s School) “The Rule of Law and Minority Rights: A Theoretical and Practical Perspective

Runner-up: Emma Chang (Fraser Heights Secondary School) “The Rule of Law and Canadian Minority Rights: An Analysis