Theodore Tannenwald, Jr. Foundation for Excellence in Tax Scholarship and The American College of Tax Counsel are glad to announce the Tannenwald Writing Competition. This program is open to all full- or part-time law school students, undergraduate or graduate. Three best contestants will be selected as winners.
Scholarship Description
Sponsored by the Theodore Tannenwald, Jr. Foundation for Excellence in Tax Scholarship and The American College of Tax Counsel. Named for the late Tax Court Judge Theodore Tannenwald, Jr., and designed to perpetuate his dedication to legal scholarship of the highest quality, the Tannenwald Writing Competition is open to all full- or part-time law school students, undergraduate or graduate. Papers on any federal or state tax-related topic may be submitted in accordance with the Competition Rules
Award Value
Cash prizes will be awarded for the winning paper ($5,000), first runner-up ($2,500) and second runner-up ($1,500). Appropriate recognition will also be given to the faculty sponsors of winning papers. The Foundation may, in its discretion, decide to split prizes or award additional prizes.
Level and Area of Studies
Undergraduate and graduate degree in law disciplines.
Place of Study
The study will be taken at any college or university in the United states.
Eligibility and Criteria
- The Competition is open to law students, undergraduate (J.D.) or graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D.), enrolled full or part-time in a U.S. law school during the 2018/19 academic year; and
- other students enrolled during such academic year in a U.S. law school tax course as part of an MBA or other non-law degree program.
Applicants’ Nationality
The citizens of the United States are welcome to participate.
Application Instruction
Submitted papers must focus primarily upon technical or policy-oriented tax issues relating to any type of existing or proposed U.S. federal or state tax or U.S. federal or state taxation system (including topics relating to tax practice ethical and professional responsibility matters).
Submission Deadline
No information.