Above the Law has opened submissions for its 15th annual Law Revue Video Contest, a much-anticipated event providing law professionals with an avenue to display their creative prowess in video form.
Given the humorous and sometimes ‘meh’ submissions of previous years, it is a clear call for those with a knack for comedy, storytelling or simply making people laugh. In the competitive and high-stakes world of law, carving out the time to contribute a submission is not only a fun niche hobby; it could lead to the delightful reward of being declared the envy of your law school colleagues and a recurring topic in the halls of top law firms.
The winning video entitles its creators to Above the Law prizes – a crowning achievement to fit in amidst law degrees, references and case victories. This sense of competition encourages the worst to become the best, in a circle of healthy competition between legal professionals. Losers, on the other hand, have no need to worry about years of disdain and notoriety following a loss, as complete exoneration is provided.
Before jumping into the sheer joy of video creation, future legal professionals should note the rules as listed on the official contest page. These range from the accessibility conditions for submissions, the school affiliation of performers, deadline, length restrictions of videos, to the number of entries allowed per school.
In addition, there are several unofficial rules that prospective participants should pay heed to. Above all, humor is central to the competition, with specific emphasis on the need for videos to be captivating enough for anyone with a short attention span. Unofficial rules also mention the importance of video resolution, quantity of entries per school and broadcast-worthy content.
So, future participants are encouraged to bring out their best performances, come up with the wittiest scripts and shoot the funniest videos. Do so, and you may just find yourself walking away with gratifying prizes and unforgettable bragging rights.