The Tampa Bay and Jacksonville Chapters of the Federal Bar Association have announced essay contests celebrating the 230th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill or Rights.

The key dates for the Tampa contest are as follows:

August 13, 2021: Essay prompt and rules released on www.flmd.uscourts.gov

November 5, 2021: Essay submission deadline

December 2021: Recognition for all winners at the Sam M. Gibbons Courthouse

For more information, contact Ellen Lyons at ellen.lyons@myfloridalegal.com or 813-287-7193

More information on the Tampa contest can also be found at this link: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/announcements/plan-ahead-tampa-divisions-2021-high-school-essay-contest 

For general information about the essay contests: https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/announcements/plan-ahead-middle-district-floridas-annual-high-school-essay-contests