The Bar Council has opened applications for its annual Law Reform Essay Competition, which aims to develop an interest in law reform among pupils, law students, CPE/GDL students, BPTC students and those aiming for a career at the Bar. Entrants should submit an essay of not more than 3,000 words making the case for a “desirable, practical and useful” law reform. The top prize is £4,000, with £2,500 for the runner-up plus additional prizes. The closing date for submissions is 5pm on 29 September 2017.