The John Locke Global Essay Competition, organized by the John Locke Institute, is a prestigious international competition open to students worldwide who want to engage with rigorous intellectual questions across ten categories, including Philosophy, Economics, Law, Politics, and more. Students choose one challenging prompt and submit a 2,000-word essay demonstrating original thought, critical analysis, and persuasive writing. The competition is completely free to enter and offers an exceptional opportunity to develop college-level intellectual skills while competing on a truly global stage.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Writing to convince a reader of a position using evidence and logic.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Essay competition develops argumentation and reasoning skills essential for legal writing and case analysis.
Students engage with policy questions across economics, public policy, and international relations through structured argumentation.
Competition emphasizes research, evidence use, and persuasive writing across diverse subject domains.
Students develop advanced academic writing, independent thought, and critical analysis judged by senior university academics.
Competition cultivates clear writing style, originality, and ability to engage readers with compelling arguments.
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