The Harlan Institute is currently hosting the Fourteenth Annual Virtual Supreme Court Competition. This competition offers teams of two high school students the opportunity to research cutting-edge constitutional law, write persuasive appellate briefs, argue against other students through video chats, and try to persuade a panel of esteemed attorneys during oral argument that their side is correct. This year, in honor of America's 250th Anniversary, the competition will focus on the case of Patriots v. Loyalists.

Fourteen teams of high school students presented oral arguments in the semifinal round. The teams were superb. Truly, these high school students could compete in any law school moot court competition. My sincere thanks two Elizabeth Steeves (Yale) and Shemaiah DeJorge (Georgetown) for helping to judge the rounds.

The Round of 8 will be held the week of March 9, 2026. The championship round will be held at the National Archives in April.

Semifinal Match #1

Team #24081

Semifinal Match #2

Team #24266

Semifinal Match #3

Team #24346

Semifinal Match #4

Team #24347

Semifinal Match #5

Team #24348

Semifinal Match #6

Team #24354

Semifinal Match #7

Team #24355

Semifinal Match #8

Team #24357

Semifinal Match #9

Team #24358

Semifinal Match #10

Team #24359

Semifinal Match #11

Team #24360

Semifinal Match #12

Team #24627

Semifinal Match #13

Team #24628

Semifinal Match #14

Team #24629