28th Anniversary
Burton D. Wechsler
National First Amendment Moot Court Competition
November 4 - 6, 2022
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-seven 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 returning to an in-person format, barring extenuating circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration: Early bird registration is from May 30, 2022 to July 12, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET; General registration is from July 13, 2022 to August 26, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET.
Price: Early Registration: $500 for a team of 2 competitors, $550 for a team of 3 competitors. General Registration: $600 for a team of 2 competitors, $650 for a team of 3 competitors. The first 26 spots are guaranteed. More information and payment will be gathered at that time.
Problem Release: August 29, 2022
Brief Deadline: October 9, 2022 at 11:59 ET