The Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law is a free annual essay competition run by Trinity College Cambridge, open to students in their final or penultimate year of secondary school worldwide. The competition has two separate divisions — one for UK students and one for international students — each with its own prizes.
Essay requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Topic | A legal topic of importance to modern society (student's choice) |
| Word limit | Up to 2,000 words, including footnotes |
| Referencing | Any consistent style acceptable |
| Authorship | Must be the student's own work; discussion with teachers is permitted |
Prizes:
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| First | £300 (may be shared) |
| Second | £200 (may be shared) |
Prizes are awarded separately in each division (UK and International). The authors of the top 10 essays in each division are invited to a Prize Ceremony at Trinity College Cambridge.
About the prize:
The Robert Walker Prize is one of several undergraduate essay prizes offered by Trinity College Cambridge to pre-university students worldwide. Trinity College is one of the largest colleges of the University of Cambridge.