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 2022-2023 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:
How has the rule of law affected — positively, adversely or otherwise — the advancement of minority rights in Canada?
The winning entry will be awarded a $1,000 prize and the runner up will receive $500.
For further details, download the information sheet and submission guidelines.
If you have questions about the contest, contact Policy & Legal Services.