LSE Justice Pathways Programme Submission Portal

Submit your Justice Brief here:  https://forms.gle/uqdPusffgVXfV46TA

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This page is for submitting your Justice Brief to the LSE Justice Pathways Programme National Sixth Form Essay Competition 2026, hosted by the Pro Bono Division of the LSESU Law Society.

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Before submitting, please make sure you have carefully read the competition questions and the “How to Write a Justice Brief” guidance document. Submissions that do not meet the basic requirements may not be considered.

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Submission deadline:
Friday 6 March 2026 at 23:59 (UK time)​

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This competition is open to students in Years 10, 11, and 12 at UK schools or colleges.

You may submit independently or with support from your school. Schools do not need to register students in advance, and there is no entry fee.

Each student may submit only one Justice Brief.

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Justice Brief Prompts for 2026: 

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Question 1: Online-only public services

Many GP surgeries and local councils now require people to book appointments or apply for

services online. Focus on one service (for example GP appointments or housing support) and explain how online-only systems can disadvantage some people. What duties do public

bodies have to provide equal access, and what small legal or policy change could make

access fairer?

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Question 2: Stop and search in schools and youth spaces

Police sometimes use stop-and-search powers around schools, parks, and transport hubs.

Explain what the law says about when stop and search is allowed, and discuss whether its use around young people is fair and proportionate. Suggest one change that could reduce harm while still allowing police to prevent crime.

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Question 3: Discrimination in school discipline

Studies suggest that some groups of students are more likely to receive exclusions or serious disciplinary sanctions. Focus on one protected characteristic (such as race, disability, or special educational needs) and explain how discrimination law is meant to protect students in schools. Then assess whether current rules and school practices do enough to prevent unfair treatment, and propose one change that could improve fairness in disciplinary decisions.