
Virtual Supreme Court 2021
Ages:High School
Types:Submission, Performance
Categories:Law, politics & government
Scope:National
Contact
Josh Blackman
jblackman@harlaninstitute.org
The Harlan Institute and Ashbrook announce the Tenth 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 the competition focuses on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.
Using historical materials related to the Second Amendment, and the precedents of the United States Supreme Court, teams of two high-school students will write an appellate brief, and present oral arguments, addressing this question: Does the Second Amendment allow the government to prohibit a law-abiding person from carrying handguns outside the home for self-defense? Petitioners will argue that the Second Amendment prohibits states from denying a law-abiding person a license to carry a handgun outside the home. Respondents will argue that the Second Amendment does not prohibit states from denying a law-abiding person a license to carry a handgun outside the home.
Website: http://harlaninstitute.org
Managing Organization: The Harlan Institute
Contact:
Josh Blackman
jblackman@harlaninstitute.org
Eligibility:
All High School students are eligible.
Registration Opens: September 29, 2021
Registration Closes: January 1, 2022
Overview
The Harlan Institute and Ashbrook announce the Tenth 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 the competition focuses on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.
Process
Criteria
Participate
Website: http://harlaninstitute.org
Managing Organization: The Harlan Institute
Contact:
Josh Blackman
jblackman@harlaninstitute.org
Eligibility:
All High School students are eligible.
Deadlines
Registration Opens: September 29, 2021
Registration Closes: January 1, 2022