The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an Annual Third Circuit American Democracy Video Contest for high school students in grades nine through twelve on the Importance of American Democracy. This is the Third Circuit’s video competition geared toward high schoolers.

Video Contest submissions are due on Monday, November 2, 2026, and the award will be presented in early to mid-December, in celebration of Bill of Rights Day. The videos will be evaluated based on creativity, adherence to the theme, and content.

Read the full Press Release | Read the Contest Fact Sheet