Competition Resources
- 2027 McBaine Record (TBA)
- 2027 McBaine Rules (TBA)
- 2027 McBaine Brief Evaluation Scoring Sheet (TBA)
- 2027 McBaine Oral Argument Scoring Sheet (TBA)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Helpful Materials (including winning briefs from past years)
Competition Dates
- Optional Draft Brief Feedback: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Final Brief Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:59pm
- Preliminary Rounds: Friday, November 13, 2026 & Saturday, November 14, 2025 (11:00am OR 12:45pm)
- Quarterfinal & Semifinal Rounds: Saturday, January 23, 2027 (QF – 10:45am OR 12:15pm; SF – 2:45pm)
- Final Round: Thursday, January 28, 2027 (6pm)
Questions about McBaine 2027?
McBaine Student Directors, Sameer Kazim & Austin Prather
McBaine Academic Director, Greg Washington | gwashington@berkeley.edu
Director of Competitions, Evelyn Nevin | evynevin@law.berkeley.edu
Competitions Associate, Caitlyn Johnson | ccjohnson@law.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Law Competitions Program | competitions@law.berkeley.edu