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Herbert Smith Freehills and The Times launch annual student advocacy competition

updated on 06 June 2014

The Times and City law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) have announced the topic for their annual student advocacy competition.

This year, students must consider the question: "Does ‘political correctness’ stifle diversity?". The HSF website prompts entrants to reflect on whether our understanding of diversity has in fact been limited by inhibited debate, in a time of changing public attitudes and progressive legislation.

To enter, you must be studying at a UK academic institution during 2013-2014, or intending to study there in the 2014-15 academic year. Entrants must submit a skeleton argument (maximum 400 words), as well as a video presentation (maximum 90 seconds) by noon on 14 July 2014. A shortlist of five candidates will be notified by 1 August; they will be asked to make a full presentation and face questions from the judging panel at the HSF office.  The winning entrant will be awarded £3,000, with second and third prizes of £2,000 and £1,000 respectively.

See full details of entry requirements for the competition on the HSF website.

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