Entries must be 1200 words or less -- which is tough right there, inasmuch as most lawyers need a thousand words at least to say 'good morning' -- and the use of ChatGPT or similar AI is prohibited, so you'll have to write it all yourself. Topics do not need to be related to the legal field but must be original works, rated PG, and previously unpublished. The CBA will retain nonexclusive rights to all materials published by the CBA.
Not every CBA member is eligible to enter: CBA board members and officers, CBA staff, and CBA Record Editorial Board members may not submit entries. I'm a CBA member, and I'm also not allowed to enter this year's contest... but for a pretty good reason: I won last year's contest -- the CBA still has my story, "He'll Have Plenty of Time to Write Now," available online.
The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, July 31. Email submissions to CBARecord@chicagobar.org
The first prize winner will have their work published in the CBA Record and receive a $100 Amazon gift card. Second and third place winners will have their work published on the CBA's website in the CBA Record online edition.
Submissions will be judged by members of the CBA Record Editorial Board and a “celebrity” judge (TBA), will assist in judging the final round. Writers are asked to adhere to the CBA Writer’s Guidelines. The CBA Record Editorial Board will make the final decision regarding publication of any piece submitted.
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