Our annual schools debating tournament sees 128 teams from across Scotland enter the first round, with just one team crowned the winner at the grand final.
Established in 1999, the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating tournament, dedicated to the memory of the former First Minister Donald Dewar MSP, is Scotland’s largest annual schools debating tournament.
Find out what's happening in the 2017/18 tournament and see if your local school is through to the next round.
Find out how to enter a team for the debate and read case studies from past competitors.
Whether you're a law student, a trainee, a practicing or retired solicitor or just love debating, we'd love to hear from you!
Learn about the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament format, rules and timescales.
Find out more about what happened in last year's competition
Watch our video to find out more about the competition and why Scottish school pupils love to compete:
