Seigenthaler-Sutherland Cup National First Amendment Moot Court Competition

The Moot Court Association Board of the Columbus School of Law cordially invites law schools from across the country to apply to compete in the 2025 Seigenthaler-Sutherland Cup National First Amendment Moot Court Competition on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, 2026

Beginning in 1949, the SSC is the oldest national moot court competition in the United States of its kind and welcomes competitors from across the country. The competition presents hypothetical appellate cases based on a variety of contemporary constitutional issues related to the First Amendment. In the past, the competition has contemplated situations such as political activity on social media, free speech on college campuses, high school dress codes, and national vaccine mandates.

The competition is hosted by Catholic Law’s Moot Court Board and co-sponsored by The Catholic University of America’s Center for Religious Liberty.