District of Alaska

Local Contest

The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska is hosting a local contest to determine the finalists who will go on to compete for cash prizes in the circuit contest. To be eligible to compete in the local contest, students must reside in the State of Alaska. Local contest winners in each category also will receive prizes of $1,500 for 1st place, $750 for 2nd place, and $500 for 3rd place.

For more information about the local contest, please contact:

Erikia Harmon
Erikia_Harmon@akd.uscourts.gov

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The Prizes

First Prize: $1,500    Second Prize: $750    Third Prize: $500

These cash prizes are in addition to any prizes awarded at the circuit level.

Last updated October 25, 2026