Prior to the date of the competition, a set of cases are released. Each of these cases deals with real-world ethical issues. Teams will prepare positions on each of the cases. The positions that teams prepare should be considerate of multiple viewpoints, logically sound, and ethically robust.

Each round of competition is separated into two halves, one for each team competing. In each half, there is a presenting team and a commenting team:

• First Half: Team A presents, Team B comments
• Second Half: Team B presents, Team A comments

During each half, there are five sections, referred to as "periods."

1. Moderator Period (~3 Minutes): The moderator introduce one of the cases that students have studied and prepared positions on. The moderator will ask a question, which the presenting team will speak on.
2. Presentation Period (2 Minute Conferral, 5-6 Minute Presentation): The presenting team will have two minutes to determine how they will answer the question, as well as who on the team will present the different parts of their argument. Then, they will have 5-6 minutes to present their answer.
3. Commentary Period (2 Minute Conferral, 3 Minute Commentary): The commenting team will have two minutes to discuss areas of weakness in the presenting team's position. Then they will have three minutes to comment on and ask questions of the presenting team's arguments.
4. Response Period (2 Minute Conferral, 3 Minute Response): The presenting team will have up to two minutes to discuss the challenges and questions from the commenting team. They then have three minutes for a response.
5. Judges Period (10 Minutes for Q&A): The judges can then take 10 minutes to ask questions of the presenting team. How long the team has to respond to those questions is up to the judges.

Once all five periods are complete, the teams switch roles, and the Team B is given a different case with a different question to present on. By the end of the round, each team has presented and commented.