The season for Above the Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest is in full swing. Submissions are being actively solicited for the annual contest, the centerpiece of which is the crafting of original, humorous videos by law school students. The fruits of these creative endeavors become subjects of review and judgement by the Above the Law’s editorial team and audience. Winners enjoy not only accolades from their peers but also receive Above the Law’s exclusive, specially curated prizes. If past contests serve as any indicator, the competition promises to be as competitive as ever.
For those contemplating a submission, there are some guidelines to adhere to. Entries must be publicly accessible online, so the video link can be sent by email to tips@abovethelaw.com. Competitions from previous years set the precedent that the central performers should primarily hail from the law school community. They urge those willing to participate not to stretch the rules around this interpretation. The submission deadline is slated for Friday, April 26, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, the importance of punctuality is emphasized strongly; with no leeway for exceptions, it is a classic law firm deadline type arrangement. And as is the practice annually, the editors will shortlist the favorites and present them as competition finalists.
Those aiming towards the five-minute upper limit for video lengths are encouraged to deliver something genuinely entertaining, to hold the admittedly short attention span of the editors. A maximum of two entries per school is requested. The overall video quality, including visualization, contributes critically towards the final judgment, with poorly shot videos weeded out at the preliminary stages. In the end, it is the ATL readers who vote to choose the funniest among the finalists.
Among the unofficial rules, videos should be strictly comical. Shout outs to Above the Law are highly appreciated and might add some brownie points. The parting note from the team succinctly states “Don’t make us hate you”, underlining the expected competitive and humorous spirit of the event. Time is indeed running out for submissions.
So, aspiring legal professionals, get your creative hats on and start making those videos. The chance to be the envy of your law school community awaits.