IDEA — international debate competitions & academies
Structured debate at every level, and the most reliable way to build a record that points at law.
- Law
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Business & Economics
- Who can enter
- Secondary-school debaters worldwide, entry level to world championships
- What it costs
- Tournaments and academies carry fees that vary by event. Some are free; the residential academies are not. Scholarships are sometimes offered.
- When it closes
- Dec 2, 2026 · Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2026
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