Competition Resources

• 2025 McBaine Record 
• 2025 McBaine Rules
• 2025 McBaine Brief Evaluation Scoring Sheet
• 2025 McBaine Oral Argument Scoring Sheet
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Helpful Materials (including winning briefs from past years)

Competition Dates

• Optional Draft Brief Feedback: Monday, October 28
• Final Brief Deadline: Sunday, November 10 at 11:59pm 
• Preliminary Rounds: Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16 (11:00am OR 12:45pm)
• Quarterfinal & Semifinal Rounds: Friday, January 24 (QF – 10:45am OR 12:15pm; SF – 2:45pm)
• Final Round: Thursday, January 30 (6pm)

 

Questions about McBaine 2025?

mcbainecomp@berkeley.edu | McBaine Directors, Bani Sapra & Lindsey Hunt

gwashington@berkeley.edu | McBaine Academic Director, Greg Washington

evynevin@law.berkeley.edu | Competitions Associate, Evy Nevin

competitions@law.berkeley.edu | Berkeley Law Competitions Program