The George Jay Joseph Award

Education Law Writing

The George Jay Joseph Education Law Writing Award generates increased interest in and recognition of education law among not only graduate students in education schools but also, in particular, to students in law schools. The award is named for the late George Jay Joseph, a Baltimore businessman who founded two legal publishing companies and the Journal of Law and Education.

Purpose

The George Jay Joseph Education Law Writing Award generates increased interest in and recognition of education law among not only graduate students in education schools but also, in particular, to students in law schools.

Eligibility

The manuscript must have been drafted in two years prior to the current conference year (e.g., if the conference occurred in 2021, manuscripts must have been written in the 2021 or 2020 calendar years). The manuscript must not have been previously published and not under review elsewhere for publication. Manuscript must be single-authored by a law student or a student in a graduate program. Doctoral dissertations are not eligible; they are subject to a different ELA Award; however, manuscripts that synthesize dissertations may be submitted provided that they meet the specifications.

Criteria

The criteria for selection of the scholarly manuscript are the following:
 

• Subject matter: One or more legal issues within any of the various contexts of education, including public and private PK-12 schools and institutions of higher education, especially current and emerging issues.
• Substance: Comprehensive and accurate coverage of a topic of significance to education law.
• Originality: Contributes to the field of education law by offering a novel and creative analysis.
• Style: The manuscript’s writing and organization are clear.
• Effectiveness: The thesis/argument is supported persuasively with references throughout.