The Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation invites J.D. and LL.M. students to participate in the annual Donald C. Alexander Tax Law Writing Competition:

Papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) depth of research; (2) originality of thought; (3) quality, clarity, and efficiency of presentation; and (4) relevance to current tax policy or events.  Papers must be a minimum of twenty pages and a maximum of thirty pages (double spaced, twelve-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and endnotes) and must be e-mailed by January 12, 2011.  Additionally, each student must sign and return this form.

The author of the First Place paper will receive (i) a $2,000 cash prize, and (ii) a trip to the FBA’s Annual Tax Law Conference in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 25, 2011 (value not to exceed $700), where the First Place winner will be presented with a Commemorative Plaque and complimentary one-year membership in the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation.

The author of the Second Place paper will receive (i) a $1,000 cash prize, and (ii) a Commemorative Plaque and complimentary one-year membership in the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation.

Both the First Place and Second Place papers may be published in the Report, the newsletter of the Section and/or The Federal Lawyer, the magazine of the Federal Bar Association.