After receiving numerous excellent submissions, the HULR is excited to announce our Fall 2024 Essay Contest Winners. We thank all applicants for their enthusiasm and commitment to participating in our contest, as well as all the teachers who helped spread the word about us and encouraged their students to apply.

Award winners are offered a book of their choice as well as a diploma. All winning submissions can be viewed below.

1st Place

Khuslen Batmandakh, A Fair Black Box? The Illusion of Impartiality in Algorithmic Justice

2nd Place

Sibel Badawi, The Perils of Artificial Intelligence in Law

3rd Place

Justin Kim, Code vs. Conscience: The Perils of AI’s Legal Hallucinations and Amorality

2024 Essay Contest Theme

The theme for the HULR’s Fall 2024 Essay Contest is “Artificial Intelligence In The Law.” The Harvard Undergraduate Law Review is looking for pieces that evaluate how the courts and federal judges will start to use AI, while acknowledging any challenges posed under existing legal frameworks. Students are welcome to explore cases of artificial intelligence already used within the legal system, specific AI-related legislation, or any other connection between law and this semester’s theme.