The shortlists will be released by July 7 23:59 GMT.And it would be visible both in the main essay portal and for those who got shortlisted a mail will be sent by JLI (not required all will get mail at the same time , past shortlisted members have told it had come hours after the given time).

So best of luck to yall.

Anyone who has been shortlisted the last few years and would like to be moderator pls dm.

r/JohnLockeEssayPrize

everyone join asap.Will be posting multiple daily updates regarding the essay comp.

Hey everyone! I'm u/Used-Beautiful-4861, a founding moderator of r/JohnLockeEssayPrize.

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