Time to write

NIMJ is excited to announce it is accepting nominations for three annual awards, each carrying a cash prize.

First, the Rear Admiral John S. Jenkins Writing Award is presented to the best nominated paper written by a law student in 2023 or 2024 on a military legal topic. The award is named for Rear Admiral John S. Jenkins, the 28th Judge Advocate General of the Navy and co-founder of NIMJ. The award carries a $250 prize.

Second, the Kevin J. Barry Writing Award for Excellence for Practitioners and Scholars honors an outstanding scholarly article on a military legal topic written in 2023 or 2024 by an academic or practitioner. The award is named for Captain Kevin Barry, USCG, who was a co-founder and longtime director of NIMJ. The award carries a $250 prize.

Third, the Dr. Evan R. Seamone Memorial Veterans' Excellence Award honors excellence in the field of veterans' rights demonstrated through a scholarly article, major litigation, or substantial advocacy work. The award carries a $250 cash prize.

Nominations and submissions should be sent to NIMJ ([email protected]) by August 30, 2024. Self-nominations are allowed.

For more information about these three awards, please visit https://lnkd.in/gjqaqDJw. Award winners will be honored at NIMJ's Fall 2024 conference.