ABOUT THE PARALEGAL CUP
The Paralegal Cup is the only mooting competition in the world that is exclusive to Paralegal students enrolled in a Certificate or Diploma program. The competition strengthens student advocacy and critical thinking skills by focusing on oral and written advocacy, professionalism, and resiliency.
CONTACT US
- The Paralegal Cup
c/o: Madeline Williams, Paralegal Cup Coordinator
Humber College, Business School 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON, M8V 1K8 - info@paralegalcup.ca
- EMAIL US for Our Phone Number
- http://www.paralegalcup.com
The Paralegal Cup
Intercollegiate Mooting Competition
The 2013 Inaugural Competition
- About the Competition
- Participating Schools
- Competition Location/Parking
- Competition Schedule
- Final Judging Panel
- Complete Judges' List
- Final Competition Results
- Competition Highlights
Competition Resources
Formal Dinner
- Purchase Tickets
- About the Dinner
- Location and Map Details
- Formal Dinner Schedule
- Key Note Speaker Bios
Presenting Partners
Honourary Awards
Congratulations to
Olivia Ho and Royce Calverley
from Canadian Business College
2013 PARALEGAL CUP CHAMPIONS!
Sabah Fatima and Derek Lai were the 2013 Michael Turvey Paralegal Cup Finalists.
Canadian Business College seized victory from Centennial College
in a riveting final moot round.
Watch THE REPLAY on Paralegal Cup
About the Paralegal Cup
In 2013, the Paralegal Society of Ontario (PSO) Student Director, Fallon Burns teamed up with her Humber College Paralegal Degree classmates, Karen Fair and Doug Taylor, to create a skills competition for paralegals.
A message from the PSO Student Director
My name is Fallon Burns. I am the Student Director of the Ontario Paralegal Association (an amalgamation of the Paralegal Society of Ontario and the Licensed Paralegal Association (Ontario)). As the director of first ever paralegal's moot, I was extremely impressed by the caliber of all the students. You all coached teams that were knowledgeable, drove excellent arguments, were very articulate and were extremely professional. You should be very proud of your students.
I know that we had some growing pains in our first year. There were bumps along the road. I assure you that as volunteers, we were learning with every step we took. I learned a lot this year. This experience will carry with us into next year.
I just wanted to send one last huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event happen.
I want to thank my co-organizers and administrators, Karen Fair, Doug Taylor, Sara Liden, Tara Lisowski, Alex Aguilera, Carolina A. Longo, Jeffrey T. Aikman and Michelle Pearce for making the weekend happen.
Thank you all of you for your ongoing support, kindness, generosity and your commitment to your students. Together, we took another step to legitimize the profession.
All of you will be invited to participate again next year.
If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact me.
Best regards,
2013 Presenting Partners
The Paralegal Cup Steering Committee extends a thank you to our Presenting Partners for their leadership and continued support of the extra-curiccular, academic competition.
Competition Location and Parking Map
Address: Humber College - Lakeshore Campus, L Commons Building, 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Toronto, ON M8V 4B6 Phone: 416-675-3111 Email: info@paralegalcup.ca
Humber College - Lakeshore Campus, L Commons Building
Competition Schedule
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration, Opening Ceremonies and Breakfast, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside) |
| 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM | ROUND 1 |
| 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM | Break |
| 10:35 AM - 11:55 AM | ROUND 2 |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside) |
| 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM | ROUND 3 |
| 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM | Break |
| 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | ROUND 4 |
| CONCLUSION OF DAY 1 COMPETITION | |
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| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking Social L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) LEARN MORE |
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| 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Formal Dinner - L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) LEARN MORE |
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Sunday, November 24, 2013
Download the 2013 Competition SchedulePlease note that all times are approximate and subject to change
| Time | Competition Details |
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Check-in and Breakfast, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside) |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | SEMI-FINALS |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Lunch, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside) |
| CONCLUSION OF DAY 2 FINAL ROUND COMPETITION | |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM FINAL MOOT ROUND - J Cottage Room 108 LEARN MORE | |
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| 2:00 PM Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks - J Cottage Room 108 LEARN MORE | |
We are proud to announce the final judging panel for the Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup:
2013 Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice,
James (Jim) Moak, Paralegal
Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice Biography
James Moak has been a Paralegal in Ontario for over 33 years. He has represented over 1,000 individuals and companies in cases in Small Claims Court, residential landlord and tenant, Excise Act, Tobacco Tax Act, Provincial Offences including Highway Traffic tickets, Summary Criminal charges, and numerous other Provincial and Federal tribunals; and Pardons.
Mr. Moak had a section of the Highway Traffic Act deemed to contravene the Charter.
He has gained valuable insight by being a member of Paralegal Society of Ontario’s Board of Directors, and Executive. As a past member of the Deputy Judges Council of Ontario; has allowed him to develop a strong appreciation and application of the administrative and educational requirements of the Small Claims court in Ontario.
James Moak was born and raised in the Cornwall Ontario area. Graduate of St.Lawrence College, Kingston Law Office Procedures program. Certificates from the American Management Association of Ontario. Deputy Judges Council of Ontario – Past President SD&G Landlord Association – Past Chairman and volunteer Stormont County Fair – Director and member of Executive Paralegal Society of Ontario. Speaker and Instructor various Paralegal training seminars and conferences.
Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Final Judging Panel
Paralegal Cup Testimonials »
The purpose of a moot is to learn about a brand new kind of law, to become an expert in it, and then present before your senior community members, who then mentor you so you can improve your advocacy skills.
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup founder, Paralegal Cup Steering Committee, Student, Paralegal
The competition serves to be an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with mentors, industry leaders, and future colleagues.
Madeline Williams Paralegal Cup Coordinator and paralegal degree student
It was definitely a great experience, it enforced my confidence, and it prepared me for the real world.
Silvana Lombardo 2014 Errol Sue Professionalism Award and 2nd Top Distinguished Oral Advocate Award recipient, 2015 Paralegal Cup OJEN Student Ambassador and sole practitioner paralegal.
The judges are trying to enhance your advocacy. They are trying to improve you both as a student and as a future professional.
Tara Lisowski Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
The competition is a weekend-long opportunity for the student and professional paralegal community to come together to practice skills, learn and network.
Doug Taylor Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
This event helps students learn to become better advocates. It helps challenge their ability to think on their feet, to understand the law, and to understand the challenges we throw at them in court.
Sara Liden Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
I have never seen more effectively organized and better advocacy demonstrated in a moot competition, anywhere I have been.
Robert Lapper Law Society of Upper Canada CEO, 2015 Paralegal Cup special guest judge and lawyer
The high school students are getting an exposure to what paralegals do and they get a first exposure to mooting, it is an awesome educational event.
Michelle Thompson Program Manager, Post-Secondary Outreach OJEN (Ontario Justice Education Network) and lawyer
What excites me the most about the Paralegal Cup is the calibre of students coming though this event.
Michelle Haigh LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee Chair, 2014 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies, Paralegal Cup judge and paralegal
These competitions will go further in ensuring that the public interest is protected by providing valuable skills before licensing, and allow students a taste of what courtroom advocacy can feel like.
Omar Ha-Redeye Paralegal Cup Moot Coach - Centennial College and lawyer
I am so thrilled to be participating in the Paralegal Cup.
Cathy Corsetti LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2014 Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker and paralegal
Participating in Mooting is an excellent way to sharpen your advocacy skills and I commend all the students for participating in a program such as the Paralegal Cup.
Kiran Gill 2015 Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker and lawyer
I can’t extol enough the virtues of how wonderful this program is, how beneficial it is for the students and how much as a senior Paralegal I am impressed with the caliber.
Elaine Page PREP Network Community Partner Program
We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
Praveen Srinivasan Ulaw Practice Community Partner Program
I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
Susan Koprich CPD OnTime Inc. Community Partner Program
Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Sandee Sharpe PREP Network Community Partner Program We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community.
Praveen Srinivasan Ulaw Practice Community Partner Program THANK YOU to all our volunteer judges:
| Name | Information |
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| Bernard Aron | Deputy Judge, Professor |
| Michael Benoit | Paralegal, 2013 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist |
| Minda Bowman | Paralegal |
| Monica Decock | Paralegal |
| George Brown | Paralegal |
| Cathy Corsetti | Paralegal, LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Steering Committee |
| Dani D'Angelo | Paralegal |
| Albert Ferranti | Deputy Judge |
| Harry Fine | Paralegal |
| Tracey Gauley | Paralegal |
| Samantha Glass | Paralegal, 2013 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist |
| Michelle Haigh | Paralegal, LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Steering Committee |
| Joe Kippax | Paralegal, 2013 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist |
| Name | Information |
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| Susan Koprich | Paralegal |
| Marian Lippa | Paralegal, LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Steering Committee |
| Carolyn MacLean | Lawyer |
| Nancy Miller | Paralegal, 2013 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist |
| Ken Mitchell | Paralegal |
| James (Jim) Moak | Paralegal, 2013 Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice |
| Elaine Page | Paralegal, 2013 LSUC Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient |
| Marta Saranchuk | Paralegal |
| Karen Schucher | Lawyer |
| John Tzanis | Paralegal |
| Rod Walker | Paralegal |
Royce Calverley
Royce Calverley
Olivia Ho
Kristina Gaverilenko
Sabah Fatima
Andrea Samaroo
