Forensics Illinois State University is home to a nationally recognized forensics team, having won the national championship in two of the last five years. Forensics at Illinois State offers policy debate teams as well as individual speaking events, competition in interpretation, public speaking, and limited preparation genres. Members of Illinois State Forensics have the opportunity to travel over the nation. Dedicated members of the team are even open to special scholarships. 2008 Summer Speech Institue Brochure. 2008 Summer Debate Institute Brochure. (Microsoft Office Word Required) 2008 Summer Debate Institute Application. (Microsoft Office Word Required)