Annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest for High School Students Statewide!

Annual Bill of Rights Student Essay Contest Now Open!

The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and Discovering Justice are excited to announce this year's Bill of Rights Month student essay contest, open to all high school students who reside in Massachusetts!

Students will respond to the following question: 

If you could add an amendment to the Bill of Rights, what right would it protect and why?

A judging committee comprised of federal judges and FBA board members will decide on the top three essays submitted. First, second, and third-place winners will receive a cash prize, as will students with honorable mentions. Finalists will have their essays published on the Court’s website and in both the Massachusetts FBA and Discovering Justice newsletter.

FIRST PLACE: $500

SECOND PLACE: $300

THIRD PLACE: $200

HONORABLE MENTIONS ALSO AWARDED!