Become a Judge for We the People 2026!

The Indiana Bar Foundation invites you to support civics education by volunteering as a judge for our 2026 We the People competitions! As part of our flagship We the People program, more than 1,000 students from classes statewide have been studying the U.S. Constitution and legal system, the Bill of Rights, and the history and evolution of our American democracy. We the People culminates in a competition featuring simulated congressional hearings where students testify before a panel of community judges acting as members of Congress.

You do not need to be a constitutional scholar or have a legal background to volunteer as a judge. All that is required is a baseline knowledge of American history, citizenship, and our system of government, plus a willingness to engage in thoughtful conversation with middle and/or high school students as they showcase the depth and breadth of their knowledge. The Indiana Bar Foundation will supply you with all the training, materials, and information you need to be successful.

Competition Dates

Central Regional (Indianapolis) - Saturday, October 31^st 
Southwest Regional (Evansville) - Thursday, November 5^th 
Northwest Regional (Gary) - Friday, November 13^th 
Northeast Regional (Fort Wayne) - Friday, November 13^th 
Middle School State Competition (Indianapolis) - Tuesday, December 8^th 
High School State Competition (Indianapolis) - Wednesday, December 9^th 

Judge registration is now open! Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/gsmb487o9hn3nh. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us using the "Express Interest" section below. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you at competition!