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Court Records 2021 College scholarship Essay Competition

An opportunity to understand the role of public records in access to justice, to learn the best practices in public records searches first hand, and to prepare for a career of a lifetime.

Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their state’s public records law and local regulations on requesting public records. It might be very helpful to read up on the use of case law, understanding the principles behind different reported cases and their role in the administration of justice.

About CourtRecords

CourtRecords is a website dedicated to providing easy and effective access to public records created in the United States Court System. This helps to ensure that Americans countrywide can access, study, and obtain records in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, which provides citizens with the right to view government created records, documents and files.  The goal of this website is to provide access of court records to the general public to use as they see fit. This can be done without requiring personal information unless a record has been made unavailable, is c... continue reading

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CourtRecords College scholarship Essay Competition

Application Deadline01 Sep 2021
TypeContest
SponsorCourtRecords
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of CourtRecords College scholarship Essay Competition

 There will be three winners:

  1. First place $1,500
  2. Second place $500
  3. Third place $500

Requirements for CourtRecords College scholarship Essay Competition Qualification

The Scholarship Essay Competition is aimed at college students.

Application Deadline

September 1, 2021


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to CourtRecords on www.courtrecords.org to apply

To enter the contest, interested applicants must fill out the application form completely. The essay must include a personal statement (clarified in the 2nd essay question). ALL sources used in the essay must have the proper citation. Most preferred writing formats are MLA and APA. Your essay will contain a minimum word count of 1,000 words and a maximum of 1,500 words. Include your first and last name at the top of your document.

Essay Questions:

  1. How does having clear and prompt access to court records help you as a professional?
    • How do they help prevent future crime?
  2. How do your local news-people, government officials, and legal professionals view the issue? (interviews encouraged!)

For more details, visit CourtRecords website.

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