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Welcome to the Stanford National Forensic Institute

The Stanford National Forensic Institute is a national caliber summer forensics program held at Stanford University.

Many of our programs are nearing their maximum capacity. If you're planning to attend, we strongly suggest that you sign up as soon as possible!  Not sure which program is right for you?  Visit our guide to selecting a program!

Upcoming Dates

  • Policy Debate:
    July 14–27, July 14–August 3, July 14–August 10, July 27–August 3 & August 3–10
  • LD Debate: July 21–August 3 & August 3–10
  • Parliamentary: July 28–August 3, July 28–August 10 & August 4–10
  • Public Forum: July 21–27, July 28–August 3 & August 3–10
  • Individual Events: July 21–August 3
  • Coaches Institute: July 21–27
  • Worlds School Parliamentary: August 3–10

Students Say

"I learned more at this camp than I did during the entire school year."

-- Justin Mardjuki
   previous SNFI Participant

News and Information

You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions and Enrollment Policies to read more about the SNFI camp experience and the enrollment process.

You can also download brochures and join our mailing list.