Moot Court Madness
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Moot Court Madness

Powered By CICERO

The premier AI-judged moot court competition with a $5,000 grand prize

$5,000

GRAND PRIZE

Compete against the best law students nationwide for a chance to win the grand prize and gain recognition in the legal community.

Timeline

MARCH 25 - MAY 5

From competitor announcements to the championship round, follow the competition through each exciting stage.

Rules

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Understand the competition format, judging criteria, and submission requirements to maximize your chances of success.

About the Competition

Moot Court Madness is a prestigious competition that brings together the brightest law students from across the nation to showcase their oral advocacy skills in a tournament-style format.

What makes this competition unique is our AI-powered judging system, which provides objective, consistent evaluation based on rhetorical effectiveness, legal reasoning, and presentation skills.

64 competitors from top law schools
2025 Moot Court Madness champion Vanessa holding a $5,000 prize check with the Rhetoric team

How It Works

1

Registration

Apply through your law school or directly from our website. Applications are reviewed and competitors are notified by March 17.

2

Preparation

Competitors receive access to the CICERO platform and case materials in the form of 2-page packets to prepare arguments. CICERO demos are available on March 19, 21, and 23.

3

Competition

Progress through tournament rounds, with each submission evaluated by our AI judging system based on established criteria.

By participating, you agree to the Official Contest Rules & Terms and Conditions