The Syracuse National Trial Competition (SNTC) is an invitational tournament for ABA-accredited law schools, showcasing top advocacy programs from across the country. Designed to develop and highlight trial skills, the competition features student-led opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments, judged by esteemed members of the bench and bar. Individual performance awards are also presented.
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2025-26 Syracuse National Trial Competition
October 17-19, 2025 Syracuse, NY
The following teams will compete in the 2025 SNTC:
- American University Washington College of Law
- Campbell Law School
- Cardozo School of Law
- Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
- Fordham Law School
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- Quinnipiac University School of Law
- Stetson University College of Law
- Suffolk University Law School
- University at Buffalo School of Law
- University of Illinois College of Law