The Stanford National Forensic Institute is a fundraiser for the Stanford Debate Society. All proceeds from the program benefit the students of the Stanford Debate Society.

The Stanford Debate Society participates in a variety of different debate events throughout the United States and across the globe. We actively compete on the intercollegiate circuits of APDA (American Parliamentary Debate Association) and NDT (National Debate Tournament), and at the World Debate Championships (British Parliamentary style). We also endeavor to bring debate to the campus and greater Stanford community by engaging in public debates on various issues. Each year, we hold both a High School Invitational Tournament and a summer debate camp, for the benefit of high school speakers and debaters nationwide.