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First Impressions Essay Competition

The Michigan Law Review announces the First Impressions Essay Competition 2011. The competition is open to all Michigan Law students, excluding current and former members of the Michigan Law Review. The winner of the competition will have his or her entry published in First Impressions and will receive $100. Please see the official announcement and the official rules for full details.

Deadline for Entry

FEBRUARY 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EST

 
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