The Ultimate Writer Competition
The 2025 Ultimate Writer Legal Writing Competition
Winners of the 2025 Ultimate Writer Legal Writing Competition were announced on February 19, 2026.
Showcase your legal writing skills!
Ready to put your legal writing skills to the test? The Ultimate Writer, hosted by Baylor Law School’s Legal Writing Program, is your chance to shine. This annual competition is open to all Baylor Law students and challenges you to analyze a complex set of materials and create a real-world legal document based on a prompt. It’s a great way to sharpen your legal writing, gain practical experience, and stand out. Did we mention there are cash prizes for the winners? (Because let’s face it, who doesn’t love a little extra motivation?) Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talents!
The competition is made possible through the generous support of Lisa and Charlie Frazier (‘86) of Alexander Dubose Jefferson LLP via their Endowed Fund for Excellence in Writing.
Dive into this rewarding challenge and see... are you the Ultimate Writer?
- 1st Place: $2,500 Cash Prize
- 2nd Place: $1,000 Cash Prize
- 3rd Place: $500 Cash Prize
Charles and Lisa Frazier Endowed Fund for Excellence in Writing at Baylor Law
Charlie and Lisa Frazier believe in the power of the written word to communicate ideas, express trust, and influence society. The evolution of technology benefits many aspects of our culture, creating challenges and opportunities regarding the impact and importance of the written word. In support of Baylor Law’s reputation as a practical, practice-ready law school, the Charles and Lisa Frazier Endowed Fund for Excellence in Writing at Baylor Law is created to support the enhanced and intentional efforts to teach, mentor, and develop distinctive and quality legal writing. In addition, Charlie and Lisa’s purpose is to elevate and engrain in students a desire to hone writing skills.
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