FORT LAUDERDALE — The Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Network (GLLN) has launched a law student scholarship essay contest with the theme: “How to Deal with Bullying, or How I have learned to survive as a Sexual Minority,” with a prize of $1,200 to be awarded to the winner.

According to GLLN board members, the contest is open to all students currently enrolled in any South Florida law school, including FIU College of Law, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center, St. Thomas University School of Law, and University of Miami School of Law. Partial funding for this project was provided by the Florida Bar.

Essay submissions are limited to between 1,000 and 1,200 words, and must be postmarked between January 26 and February 2. Submissions should be sent by U.S. mail to GLLN Essay Contest, 2301 Wilton Dr, Suite 3, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. For more information, visit GLLN.org.