The Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York announce the 4th Annual David A. Garfinkel Essay Contest. Students enrolled in CUNY and SUNY community colleges from all academic disciplines are welcomed to apply.
ESSAY TOPIC:
The 2011 essay topic is ‘the Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.’ On March 25, 2011, we will mark the centennial of the terrible tragedy that took the lives of 146 young people and led to a movement that resulted in the groundbreaking New York State worker protection legislation.
PRIZES:
The first prize winner will be awarded $1,500 and the second prize winner will receive $1,000. The winners will be honored at the Law Day ceremony at Court of Appeals Hall’an event at which the Chief Judge of the State of New York presides and the Governor, the Attorney general-news, and the Bench and Bar of New York attend.
DEADLINE, RESOURCES and RULES:
The essay submission deadline is April 4, 2011. Visit www.nycourts.gov/history for articles and other resources as well the contest rules.
Published: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 by e.bryant