CJAO Essay Contest

CJAO Essay Writing Competition

The CJAO is pleased to introduce our 2025 Essay Writing Competition!

About the Award

Eligibility:

The award is available to full-time undergraduate students at a

recognized Ontario University or College interested in criminal justice.


Prize:

The winner of this competition will receive:

  • $500 cash award; and
  • Offer of publication in the Canadian Criminal Justice Association's Justice Report


Topic:

Recent shifts in the American political landscape have had political and economic impacts (e.g. immigration, tariffs, border security) that may have effects on Canada’s criminal justice system.


In your own words, please describe how these events may impact the Canadian Criminal Justice System (e.g., law enforcement, legal rights,  access to justice etc.).


Note: the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited. Essays found to have used AI, in anyway, will be disqualified.


Submission Requirements:

~1000 Words

Double Spaced

MLA Format

Proof of enrolment/study

Eligible submissions should be sent to essay@cjao.ca by 11:59PM on March 31, 2025

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