Brooklyn student wins Judicial Essay Contest
Appellate Division Justice Robert J. Miller held a ceremony for the 10 finalists of the annual Independence of the Judiciary High School Essay Contest at the New York City Bar Association in Manhattan on Tuesday.
“The topic this year is, ‘Miranda: More than Words,’” said Justice Michael J. Garcia. “To see high school students go out and to write about that incredibly important topic in the history of our law is really something that gives me a lift and a sense of optimism. All of them have demonstrated that same spirit of service, of participation, that makes my career so rewarding. I’m honored to be here today to recognize their achievements.”
The contest, which is co-sponsored by the New York City Bar, the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the New York Law Journal, received more than 80 entries from all over the city. Justice Miller and his team narrowed it down to 10 finalists and picked one winner from that groups — Benjamin Vializ of S.T.A.R. Early College School at Erasmus in Brooklyn.