The Wagner Competition is one of the nation’s largest student-run moot court competitions and the premier national competition dedicated exclusively to labor and employment law. The Moot Court Association sponsors this competition in honor of the late United States Senator, Robert F. Wagner, our distinguished alumnus.

New York Law School is pleased to announce that we will host the 51st Annual Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition on Friday, February 19, through Sunday, February 21, 2027.

Registration will open on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and close on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Each school will be permitted to register one team. If we have not sold out by Wednesday, September 30, schools will be permitted to register a second team.

Reminder: each team must consist of two competitors (three-person teams are not permitted).

Registration Fee: $1,050 per team. The registration fee remains the same as last year. Please note that all registration fees are nonrefundable.

The competition fact pattern will be released on Friday, October 30, 2026, and briefs will be due on Friday, January 8, 2027.

In addition, the registration fee includes two (2) tickets to our annual Wagner Ball, which takes place on the evening of Saturday, February 20, 2027, after the competition. Additional tickets may be purchased for $125.

Law schools interested in participating or seeking additional information should contact the Wagner Competition at [email protected].