We invite PLA members and trainees, apprentices and paralegals, to enter this year's Alan Langleben Memorial Competition and prepare a blog (not exceeding 500 words) to be published by Estates Gazette which answers the following question:
“The PLA celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The world of property litigation has changed hugely during that time but if you could pick one legal development (whether case law, legislation or something else) from the last 30 years which has most impacted property law, what would it be and why?” (500 word limit)
Who may participate
The contest is open to all current members of the PLA (with the exception of Honorary, Retired or Academic members, or any current members of the Executive Committee or Law Reform Committee) and trainees, apprentices and paralegals who are involved in property litigation.
Prize
The winning entry will be published in the December issue of Estates Gazette; the winner will receive £1,000 in prize money and £1,000 will be donated by the PLA to a charity of the winner’s choice.
How to enter
Please refer to the T&Cs below before making your entry. All entries must be sent to events@pla.org.uk and be received by 4pm on Friday 28 November 2025.