Registration for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament 2019-2020 is now closed!
You will receive confirmation of your entry within the next few days, however If you have any questions regarding your entry please contact Lyndsey Thomson at [email protected]
Dates for this year's tournament are as follows:
- First round heats will take place on Thursday 21 November and Tuesday 26 November
- Second round heats will take place Thursday 23 January 2020 and Tuesday 28 January 2020
- Semi-final heats will take place on Tuesday 17 March 2020 and Thursday 19 March 2020
Whether you are experienced or new to debating - get involved with Scotland's biggest high school debating competition today. Debating is a great way to not only start learning and developing new skills but it can also help to improve your public speaking skills and develop your self-confidence. David Blair, past participant and now a judge in the tournament, explains how being involved has helped him in his role as a solicitor.
How the debate works
Learn about the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament format, rules and timescales.
Information for teams
Find out how to enter a team for the debate and read case studies from past competitors.
Information for judges
Whether you're a law student, a trainee, a practicing or retired solicitor or just love debating, we'd love to hear from you!
