Spring has sprung, and with it comes the thrill of competition in the legal community! Above the Law is calling for submissions for its 17th Annual Law Revue Video Contest. After a spectrum of hilarious to cringe-worthy entries last year, we're eager to see what budding legal minds can create this time around. Whether you're a natural comedian or a shower singer, this is your chance to shine and get judged by your toughest critics yet – your peers and the discerning audience of Above the Law.

The team behind the winning entry will not only receive enviable Above the Law prizes but also the glory of being the talk of the campus. And don't worry if your creative efforts miss the mark – there's always next year to claim redemption or, as we like to say, "complete and total exoneration."

Before you rush to send us your potentially viral video, make sure to adhere to these crucial rules. Your submission must be publicly accessible online; just email us the link at [email protected] with the subject line "Law Revue Video Contest Submission – [School Name]." Remember, this is a hard deadline scenario: all entries must be in by FRIDAY, MAY 1, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern time. No exceptions will be entertained, so timely submission is of the essence!

Here’s what not to do: videos over 5 minutes will be ignored (brevity is the soul of wit!), and each school can submit up to two entries – so make them count. Once submissions close, our editors will pick their favorites and open up the floor to our readers, who will vote for the funniest video.

A few unofficial pointers to increase your chances: keep it light, keep it funny, and quality counts. A well-shot video goes a long way in keeping us engaged, and while you're at it, a shout out to Above the Law might just tilt the scales in your favor. But remember, if your video tests our patience or makes us want to shut our laptops in despair, you might just make the not-so-coveted list of entries we'd rather forget.

Ready to be the next Law Revue star? Get your team together, brainstorm that winning idea, and who knows? This might just be your year to shine. Send in those videos, and good luck – you'll need it given the fierce competition! We can’t wait to see what you come up with and remember, make us laugh, not hate you!