The Property Bar Assocation have launched an essay competition designed to recognise academic achievement, help to identify future property barristers and encourage an interest in property law.

The competition is open to all undergraduates, GDL and BPTC students.

• 1st prize – £1000, a copy of Megarry and Wade: The Law of Real Property and your essay published in Estates Gazette.
• 2nd prize – £500 and a copy of Megarry and Wade: The Law of Real Property
• 3rd prize – £250  and a copy of Megarry and Wade: The Law of Real Property.

The prizes will be presented by the Master of the Rolls at a reception in the Honourable Society of Middle Temple on 27 April 2017.

Entrants are invited to submit an entry of not more than 1,000 words, answering the following essay question:

Does the current system of land registration work? Give examples of its failings/efficacy.

Entries should be in word format, text 12 point, 1.5 spaced and sent to the PBA.

Deadline for entries is 6pm on 20 December 2016.

Full details of the competition, including the rules can be found via the PBA website.