Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature
Welcome to the
Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature!
Fall 2025 Session Dates: To Be Announced
Who We Are
The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L.) is a student-run mock government that replicates all three branches of the state government of Oklahoma.
Founded under the leadership of then Oklahoma Lt. Governor George Nigh and a small group of dedicated college students in 1969, O.I.L. provides students from institutions of higher learning across the state an opportunity to write, debate, and pass legislation about the issues they believe are important.
Besides the mock legislature, O.I.L. also contains a mock executive branch, moot court, and a press corps. Any students interested in politics, law, or government process will find the networking opportunities, experiences, and friends they are looking for at O.I.L.
Jacob Schonfield, 56th OIL Governor
A message from Governor Schonfield:
“The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L.) is a unique organization in many ways, with four competitions acting as one. We create legislation that routinely affects Oklahoma policy. We argue Supreme Court precedent cases that are used to decide real-life issues in the United States. We practice quality journalism to create journalists who are prepared to cover meaningful political matters in their careers.
Beyond even this, though, O.I.L. offers one of the most overlooked, yet most essential, experiences in today’s political climate. In a time when we are often encouraged to seek out echo chambers and dismiss opposing views, O.I.L. stands apart. It creates a unique space where college students from across Oklahoma come together to engage deeply, thoughtfully, and respectfully with differing perspectives.
More than just a student organization, O.I.L. fosters meaningful dialogue, mutual respect, and genuine camaraderie. These are skills that are not only vital to democracy but are increasingly rare. My sincere hope is that as many Oklahomans as possible get the chance to participate in this experience. Because learning to see the humanity in those we disagree with isn’t just valuable—it’s essential.”