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Competition & Showcase Information

Please find current information regarding competitions to be held during the 2025-26 school year.  Check back regularly


Regional Competitions

Southwest  (HS) – University of Evansville, Nov. 5

Southwest  (MS) – University of Evansville, Nov. 6

Central (HS) – IU Indianapolis, Oct. 31

Central (MS) – IU Indianapolis, Nov. 7

Northeast (MS/ HS) – Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Coliseum Campus, Nov. 14

Northwest (MS/HS)  – Indiana University Northwest, Nov. 14


State Competition

Indiana Middle School State Competition – December 9, Crowne Plaza Union Station, Indianapolis

Indiana High School State Competition – December 10, Crowne Plaza Union Station, Indianapolis


Sign Up to Volunteer as a competition judge.

Join us as a volunteer for this year’s We the People competitions across Indiana. The Indiana Bar Foundation offers a variety of volunteer roles—whether you’re new or experienced, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful impact, whether it be a judge, timer or facilitator. Click the button below to learn more and sign up today!

We the People regions map

Regional Competition Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the We the People regional competitions, please reach out to Director of Civic Education Programs, Amelia Miller at [email protected].

Rules of Competition

Please find the Indiana Rules of Competition here.

Please find the National Invitation Rules and Eligibility here.

Please find the National Finals Rules and Eligibility here.

 

We the People Class Registration Forms

2025 High School Class Registration

2025 Middle School Class Registration 

Regional Questions

2025 High School Regional Questions

2025 Middle School Regional Questions

For Regional Competition, classes will study two questions per unit. They will be asked one question per unit at the competition.

Scoring Rubric (NEW)

This Scoring Rubric will serve as the scoring criteria/rubric for the competition this year.

The Foundation hosted a conversation about the new rubric, its elements, and use for the upcoming competition. You can view the recording here: https://youtu.be/dL8LVED6arM.

State Hearing Questions

High School State Hearing Questions

Middle School State Hearing Questions

For State Competition, classes will study three questions per unit. They will be asked two questions per unit at the competition.