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Model Constitutional Convention

This national event invites undergraduate, law, and master’s students from across the United States with an interest in constitutional law, history, design, and reform to take part in a transformative learning experience focused on the constitutional amendment process, civic engagement and dialogue, and democratic principles and procedures.

2026 Model Constitutional Convention voting
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About the Event

Fostering Constitutional Imagination for Students

The Model Constitutional Convention (MCC) is the nation’s first student-led simulated constitutional convention of its kind. Founded by WashU Law’s Dean Stefanie Lindquist, it launched at ASU School of Law in May 2024 and was hosted at WashU Law in May 2026. Modeled after a form of Convention described in Article V of the U.S. Constitution, the premise of the simulation is that pursuant to Article V of the Constitution, Congress has heeded a call from 2/3 of the states to call a convention for proposing amendments. Delegates – undergraduate and law students from 80 institutions around the country – are assigned to represent a particular state and to gather for a 3-day simulation where they propose, debate, and vote on amendments to the U.S. Constitution. See our Guidebook for more details about the MCC’s structure, our 2026 speakers, and our 2026 student delegates.

For a glimpse at the impact that the MCC has had on its participants, we invite you to view these short videos:

Perpetuating the MCC Vision
at WashU Law

Practicing Civil Discourse at
the Model Constitutional Convention

The Model Constitutional Convention: A Rehearsal for Constitutional Change

Convention Highlights

2026 MCC WashU Law

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2024 MCC ASU

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The Model Constitutional Convention is made possible by:
Our partner institutions:
  • Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and its Center for Constitutional Design
  • The University of Texas at Austin School of Law’s Program on Constitutional Studies
Team

Meet our team.

Portrait of WashU Law Dean Stefanie Lindquist

Stefanie Lindquist, Founder

Stefanie Lindquist is the Nickerson Dean and Professor of Law at WashU Law, and is the creator and faculty director of the MCC. She piloted the first MCC in May 2024 at ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where she served on the faculty and was Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Design.

Neta Borshansky

Neta Borshansky, Director

Neta Borshansky is a consultant and lawyer and serves as the staff director and strategic advisor to the MCC, working alongside all members of the WashU Law team to execute this project.

Testimonials

  • The MCC was one of the most impactful experiences of my college career so far. It strengthened my passion for law, public service, and constitutional dialogue while allowing me to learn alongside incredibly intelligent and passionate individuals from across the country. More than anything, the experience reminded me that respectful civic engagement and meaningful discussion are still possible, and it left me feeling more motivated and hopeful about my future and the future of our country.
    Sofia Arango
    Florida State University
    Class of 2029, Political Science

  • The MCC brought people together from all over the country and reminded me that we are not as divided as it may seem. Despite different political beliefs, many of us shared the same desire to protect our institutions, improve the country, and continue striving toward a more perfect Union.
    Valeska Kubiak
    Student Delegate
    University of New Mexico

  • The MCC was one of the most collaborative and successful academic projects I’ve participated in. The combination of parliamentary debate and civic discussion, networking, and social interaction was imperative to the success of the weekend. I would recommend the MCC to anyone at any level of college who has an interest in law and policy.
    Dylan Knaggs
    Student Delegate
    Florida State University

  • This experience was unparalleled to anything I have ever encountered. I found every discussion fascinating and appreciated the opportunity to bring a different perspective to the issues at hand. I hope to continue seeing this convention grow and develop into what could one day become a second true Constitutional Convention. I will never forget this experience and will always hold the time I spent at this convention close to my heart.
    Scythe Shepard
    Student Delegate
    Newberry College

  • The MCC is one of the most meaningful academic and civic experiences with which I have had the opportunity to participate.  My faith in the democratic experience is renewed watching the future of our country’s bench, bar and legislative assemblies respectfully engage in discussions about our nation’s most pressing political problems.  This forum creates the opportunity for students to collaborate and posit solutions to issues that, when contemplated alone, seem insurmountable.  But when students of good faith are in this forum, they realize there are achievable common sense solutions, that they can bring to fruition, if enough people listen and take action.  The MCC is a beautiful, Constitution affirming experience and I am grateful to be a part of it.
    Carrie Archie Russell
    Faculty Mentor, Principal Senior Lecturer
    Vanderbilt University’s Political Science Department

  • As a skill building and educational experience, nothing compares!
    Sean Ignatuk
    Peer Mentor
    UC Berkeley School of Law