Congratulations to the Finalists of the Harlan Institute-Ashbrook Virtual Supreme Court Competition

On April 24, 2029, the Harlan Institute and Ashbrook hosted the championship round for the 12th Annual Virtual Supreme Court competition. The top two teams presented oral arguments at the Georgetown Supreme Court Institute in the case of Moody v. NetChoice. Judges Royce Lamberth, Gregory E. Maggs, and Emin Toro presided over the competition. Kevin Bizily and Maxwell Steinberg from Minnesota represented the Petitioner, while Nathaniel Marks and Edward Napoli from Regis High School in New York represented the Respondent. The Petitioners were selected as the Champions, with Kevin Bizily being named the best oralist.

Participants had positive feedback about the competition:

“I have competed in the Harlan Institute-Ashbrook Virtual Supreme Court for the past two years and it has been a highlight of my junior and senior years. The competition has allowed me to study cases thoroughly and improve my legal writing and speaking skills. I highly recommend it to students interested in a legal career.”

-Kevin Bizily

“Participating in Harlan’s Virtual SCOTUS Competition was a unique and rewarding experience. It allowed me to expand my love for the Supreme Court and improve my oral advocacy skills. It was like playing 4-dimensional chess, reading into the nuances of the questions asked by the judges.”

-Maxwell Steinberg

“I had a wonderful time participating in the Harlan Institute’s moot court competition. I will definitely recommend it to friends interested in constitutional law. I am looking forward to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Moody v. Netchoice and comparing it to our arguments.”

-Edward Napoli

“It’s fantastic that high school students have the opportunity to participate in a Constitution-centered moot court, not just college or law school students.”