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The Harlan Institute
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Teams of two high school students research a constitutional law question, write appellate briefs, and argue against other teams by video chat. All teams may enter the preliminary round, due November 6, 2026, and advancing teams continue to a semifinal round due December 11, 2026. The top two teams argue in the championship round in Washington, D.C. in March 2027, with airfare and hotel covered by the sponsor.
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