4PB is thrilled to announce the return of its Financial Remedies Essay Competition for the second year, a testament to our commitment to nurturing excellence and innovation in the field of financial remedies.
As a leading family law set, we recognise the value of continuous learning and the exchange of ideas for the advancement of family law practice. With this opportunity, 4PB aims to encourage current law students, as well as those who have completed their studies and are actively seeking pupillage, to explore the realm of Financial Remedies law in hope that they will be inspired to consider a practice in this area of law.
The title for this year’s essay is:
“The law on maintenance should be reformed to provide for a formulaic approach.”
Answer in no more than 1,000 words (excluding citing sources and references).
Submission Deadline:
Thursday, 7th November 2024
Prizes
The judging panel will select one essay as the winning entry and up to 2 additional essays as the top entries alongside the winner.
The Essay Competition winner will be awarded:
- A £500 monetary prize,
- The opportunity for their essay to be published in the Family Law Journal,
- An invitation to the 4PB Finance Group Annual Seminar and Reception on Wednesday, 27th November 2024,
- An invitation for a mini-pupillage.
The Essay(s) selected as a top entry will receive:
- An invitation to the 4PB Finance Group Annual Seminar and Reception on Wednesday, 27th November 2024,
- An invitation for a mini-pupillage.
All entrants will be invited to the reception at the 4PB Finance Group Annual Seminar.
Terms and Conditions
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