Civics Opportunities
Annual contests and programs that support civic learning—essays, art, mock trials, classroom visits, and online challenges.
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These opportunities recur each year (or on a regular cycle). Check the sponsoring organization’s website for current dates, rules, and entry requirements.
Federal Bar Association Civics Essay Contest
An annual scholarship competition for high school students focused on the role of the government and the judiciary.
Visit site →First Circuit Law Day Art Contest
A creative contest for students where winning artwork is displayed in Oʻahu courthouses to celebrate Law Day.
Visit site →HSBA Mock Trial Program
High school teams prepare legal cases and compete in trials at the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court and other venues.
Visit site →Junior Judges
Volunteer attorneys visit 3rd–5th grade classrooms to lead discussions on ethical decision-making and the legal system.
Visit site →National Center for State Courts Civics Essay Contest
A national contest for 3rd–12th graders that encourages students to learn about the branches of government.
Visit site →Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
An essay and video contest for students in the western U.S. and Pacific Islands, including Hawaiʻi.
Visit site →O’Connor Institute Civics Challenge
An online competition for middle schoolers using various art forms to express knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.
Visit site →The Rendell Center Citizenship Challenge
An essay-based challenge for 4th and 5th-grade classes focused on the U.S. Constitution.
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