32nd Annual Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition

November 6-8, 2026

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 provided the opportunity to argue cutting-edge cases before prominent judges in the nation’s capital for over thirty 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.

To learn more about last year's competition, click here.

Registration is open now through August 21st, 2026.

For any inquiries, questions, or other communications, please contact the competition Co-Directors Nisa Manzar and Kinsey Newhams at firstamendment.wcl@gmail.com.