30th Anniversary
Burton D. Wechsler
National First Amendment Moot Court Competition
November 1-3, 2024
The Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition is a renowned tournament that consistently attracts top competitors from across the country. This competition has presented the opportunity to argue cutting-edge cases in front of prominent judges in the nation’s capital for twenty-eight years.
Past competition problems have addressed a wide variety of First Amendment issues, including speech by public officials, municipal regulation of businesses, the rights of public-school students, and legislator-led prayer.
We are excited to announce that the Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition will be held in an in-person format again this year.
Registration: Early Bird: May 28, 2024 - July 2, 2024
General: July 3, 2024 - August 28, 2024
Problem Release: August 30, 2024
Brief Deadline: October 11, 2024 at 11:59pm ET