Trinity College Cambridge — Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law
Rated Advanced, this law essay prize is intended for eligible Year 12 or Lower Sixth students, with international equivalents covered by the published Trinity guidance. Entrants choose the set question and submit one individual essay online. The main challenge is analysing a legal issue independently, structuring a precise argument and using relevant evidence without drifting into unsupported assertion.
Verified information
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
3 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
16–18
School level
Year 12 / Lower Sixth (international applicants mentioned on Trinity essay prize hub)
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Single essay submission and judging
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
2 Apr 2026
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
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Trinity essay prize sub-competition in Law.