Hey guys - A research group from Columbia/Harvard reached out and wanted some help with a survey and data gathering. I'm posting this to help them out with some visibility.

Here is a link to the survey and writing prompt!

Their text is below!

Academic researchers from Harvard and Columbia Law School are looking for current law students to answer a hypothetical. You'll read some background info about a case, then write a short brief in response.

The most persuasive brief will win $150. If more than 25 people respond, they’ll up it to $250. If more than 50, $500. If more than 100, they’ll award $500 to the winner and $100 to two runners up. Finally, if as many as 200 responses come in, they'll up 1st prize to $1000. They'll also give Reddit Platinum to the winners. Only current law students (including Spring 2020 graduates) are eligible.

• It takes most people 15-20 minutes to complete.

• It’s designed to be a fun and interesting thought experiment

• Your anonymous answers will help scholars understand how arguments can be made persuasive when the facts are uncertain or complex

The contest runs until Wednesday, July 15th and winners will be announced on or before August 1st.

Link here: https://columbiaiserp.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pO306kXTyTzqdf

Thank those of you who are willing to take a few minutes to help advance knowledge in the legal profession. Also, feel free to contact u/lawschoolresearch with any questions about participating!

edit from /u/lawschoolresearch:

Thank you to all 41 students who submitted a brief so far! We'll leave the contest open for one more week, just in case there are others who wanted to participate but didn't get a chance. Last day to take it will be Sunday, July 26th. We'll announce the winners on or before August 1, as planned. Good luck!