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A UK mock trial competition where students prepare criminal cases and take on courtroom roles to prosecute and defend before legal professionals. Open to students aged 15–18 from non-fee-paying schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from legal analysis, argument preparation, advocacy skills and competitive regional-to-national progression.

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Rated Advanced, this online psychology competition is open internationally to secondary students in UK Years 9–12 or equivalent, although the paper is designed mainly for Year 12. Entrants can register through a school or individually. The main challenge is applying psychological understanding to demanding questions while reasoning carefully beyond routine classroom recall.

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Rated Advanced, this global online psychology olympiad is for secondary students in Years 9–12 or equivalent. A multiple-choice qualifier leads to an open-question national round, followed by an essay stage for successful participants. The challenge grows from accurate conceptual recall to structured written analysis, requiring careful reasoning and clear use of psychological ideas.

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An international politics essay competition where students develop a clear, evidence-based argument on a set question. Open to students in the penultimate year of school worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from independent research and high academic judging standards.

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Rated Advanced, National History Day asks students to research a themed historical topic and present an argument in one of five formats. Students in grades 6–12 enter through school or an affiliate and must qualify for the National Contest. The main challenge is sustained research, original historical analysis, source documentation, and clear category-specific communication.

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Make a Difference Challenge is a school-based social-action programme for UK primary pupils aged 5–11, delivered through classroom resources and regional kick-start activity. Schools enrol participating classes rather than individual entrants. The main challenge is identifying a real community issue, planning a practical response and working together to turn pupils' ideas into sustained, explainable action.