Above The Law is opening their annual law revue video contest, attracting submissions from law schools around the country. Structure in place for the competition typically requires that videos must be posted online and available to the public. The submissions will be subjected to evaluation by both the Above The Law audience and staff, with the risk of some submissions resulting in unfavorable responses. Hopeful contestants are encouraged to focus on both humor and quality of production. More detail about submissions and criteria can be found on Above The Law’s website.
- Video submissions must be available online publicly and the link should be emailed to Above The Law.
- Primary performers should be members of the law school community but cameos from outsiders are allowed.
- The final submission deadline is Friday, April 26th at 5:00 P.M. ET.
- Above The Law will list their favorites and post them for their audience.
- Videos longer than 5 minutes will not be considered.
- A maximum of two entries per school is allowed.
- The audience of Above The Law will vote to decide the winner.
There are also several unofficial rules to note:
- Videos should attempt to be humorous.
- Brevity is appreciated due to short attention spans.
- Mentions of Above the Law in the video are both appreciated and encouraged.
- Avoid poor video quality.
- Avoid creating content that provokes negative emotions.
In this contest, the law students have a platform to exhibit their creativity and wit in a competitive setting. More importantly, it’s a chance for them to have some fun and offer a bit of reprieve from the arduous challenges of studying law.