Keenan’s Kids Foundation 18th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition

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The Keenan’s Kids Foundation is proud to announce that we are accepting submissions for the 2026 18th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition. The competition was established in 1997 to show students the importance of children’s rights and to encourage them into this most needed area of the law. This event also stands as an opportunity for students to gain courtroom experience in front of a jury.

All participants are invited to attend the whole day of competition. However, it is only necessary to be present at the pre-assigned time for the argument.

The top students from each state will receive cash prizes of $5,000 for 1st place, $2,500 for 2nd place and $1000 for 3rd place.