This prize was established by the East Asian Legal Studies program in memory of Yong K. Kim A.B. ’92, J.D. ’95 through the generosity of his parents, Professor and Mrs. Joe H. Kim, his family, and many friends at and beyond the Law School. The award has two components: first, authorship of a paper concerning the law or legal history of the nations and peoples of East Asia, or legal issues concerning international relations in the region or with the United States; and second, contributions to East Asian legal studies at Harvard Law School. The prize recipient should also possess Yong Kim’s interest in and enthusiasm for fostering U.S.-East Asian understanding and plan a career that will further advance these interests. The prize includes an award of $1,500.
Papers may be written in conjunction with a course, seminar or workshop, or as an independent study project at the Law School.
Information about writing prizes, including the submission timeline and general submission instructions, can be found on the Harvard Law School website.
Applicants should submit their paper, accompanied by a brief statement as to how they have endeavored to foster understanding at Harvard Law School regarding East Asia and its interaction with the U.S. Please submit these materials via email to Majesty Zander ([email protected]). Please remove your name from your paper but include it in your statement.