The Paralegal Cup 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.

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Paralegal Cup 2015 Competition

Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition

The Paralegal Cup About the Paralegal Cup

The Paralegal Cup is the only mooting competition in Ontario that is exclusive to paralegal students enrolled in a Certificate or Diploma program. The purpose of the competition is to strengthen student advocacy and critical thinking skills by focusing on oral and written advocacy, professionalism, and resiliency.
This year, the competition is open to all students enrolled in a Paralegal Diploma or Certificate program, recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Briefly, the mooting competition asks student teams to identify and address the legal issues for both the appellant and the respondent in a selected contemporary Canadian case. The competition requires students to draw on their advocacy, legal research, and legal writing skills as they present ten-minute oral submissions before a panel of judges. Furthermore, teams prepare and submit a written component using a prescribed format.

What to Expect

The theme of this year’s Paralegal Cup is Professionalism and Civility. The first day consists of four mooting rounds followed by a networking hour and the highly anticipated evening dinner used to celebrate the students’ achievements from the day’s competition.
On the second day, the top eight teams, based on total oral and written scores from the preliminary rounds, compete in the quarterfinal, semi-final, and final rounds. In the finalist rounds, the team with the higher score advances.

In past years, the evening has featured a number of influential keynote speakers and distinguished guests from the legal community. The event serves to be an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with mentors, industry leaders, and future colleagues. Furthermore, it helps us to thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to the success of the event. On the second day, the top eight teams, based on total oral and written scores from the preliminary rounds, compete in the quarterfinal, semi-final, and final rounds. In the finalist rounds, the team with the higher score advances.

Building on the success of 2014, this year the Steering Committee is focused on strengthening our community involvement. For example, we have initiated a program to reach out to local high schools in an effort to build awareness of the Paralegal profession. By getting involved as volunteers, we can offer a unique experience for high school students. This is an opportunity for them to connect with leaders in the legal community while gaining hands-on experience and gain valuable insight into the Paralegal profession.

At its heart, the Paralegal Cup is about students. Students are the future of the paralegal profession. The students who participate in the competition become stronger and more confident advocates. As they graduate into the profession, they are better prepared to deliver Ontarians increased access to justice.

Thank you for participating in our non-profit event. The competition offers you a unique opportunity to encourage extra-curricular academic skill development and support experiential paralegal education in Ontario.

The Paralegal Cup Official Competition and Event Guide

Official 2015 Competition and Event Guide

Introduction --
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 purpose of the competition is to strengthen student advocacy and critical thinking skills by focusing on oral and written advocacy, professionalism, and resiliency.This year, the competition is open to all students enrolled in a Paralegal Diploma or Certificate program, recognized by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

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The Paralegal Cup 2015 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.

The Paralegal Cup Participating Schools

RETURNING! Competitor Algonquin Careers Academy
2013 CHAMPIONS! Canadian Business College
RETURNING! Competitor Centennial College
RETURNING! Competitor Humber College
NEW! Competitor Mohawk College
2015, 2014 CHAMPIONS! Seneca College

The Paralegal Cup 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

The Paralegal CupCompetition Schedule

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Time Competition Details
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast, Mooter's Lounge, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside)
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Breakout Sessions - Judges', Volunteers and Competitors – rooms to be announced
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Participants' Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM ROUND 1
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM - 12:15 AM ROUND 2
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch, Mooter's Lounge, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside)
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM ROUND 3
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM ROUND 4
CONCLUSION OF DAY 1 COMPETITION

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Time Post-Competition Details
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM Mix and Mingle - Mooter's Lounge, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside) LEARN MORE

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Formal Dinner - L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) LEARN MORE
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Formal Dinner Schedule

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM - Welcome Address
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Dinner Service
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM - Dessert
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM - Key Note Speaker LEARN MORE
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Closing, Raffle Draw and Final Round Announcements

Sunday, November 22, 2015

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Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Time Competition Details
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in and Breakfast, Mooter's Lounge, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside)
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM QUARTER-FINALS
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM SEMI-FINALS
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch, Mooter's Lounge, L Building - 2nd Floor (Eastside)
CONCLUSION OF DAY 2 FINAL ROUND COMPETITION
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM FINAL MOOT ROUND - L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) LEARN MORE
Note: This event is Live Streamed to our YouTube Channel Watch LIVE on Paralegal Cup

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks - L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) LEARN MORE
Note: This event is Live Streamed to our YouTube Channel Watch LIVE on Paralegal Cup

Paralegal Cup 2015 Final Judging Panel

Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition

We are proud to announce the final judging panel for the Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup:

The Paralegal Cup 2015 Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice, The Paralegal Cup


Albert Ferranti, LLB

The Paralegal Cup Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice Biography

Albert Ferranti, Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice


Albert is a Deputy Judge at the Toronto Small Claims Court and a Humber College Paralegal Studies Degree Program Instructor.
He assisted with the creation of the Humber College Alternative Dispute Resolution post-graduate certificate program.
He has been teaching at Humber College since 2009.

Having been called to the Bar in 1977, Albert has had an impressive legal career working in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, International Humanitarian Law and Law of Armed Conflict. Albert has a passion for imparting his experience and legal knowledge with students.

Albert can also devoted many years to serving his community in various capacities, including serving as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Sault Ste. Marie General Hospital, a Member of the Algoma District Health Council, and the President of the Algoma Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society.

2015 Paralegal Cup

Judges' Debrief Video

As an extra preparatory resource for judges, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup graciously agreed to deliver a private overview and instructional video on the moot case.

The Paralegal Cup Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Final Judging Panel

Justice Marian Lippa

Justice Marian Lippa
  • Paralegal
  • LSUC Bencher
  • Paralegal Standing Committee Member
  • 2013 Formal Dinner Keynote

Justice Elaine Page

Elaine Page
  • Paralegal
  • 2013 LSUC's William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient
  • LSUC - CPD Faculty, Equity Advisory Group (EAG) Selection Sub-Committee
  • 2015 Master of Ceremonies
  • 2015 / 2014 Community Partner Participant
  • 2013 Formal Dinner Keynote

Justice Darryl Singer

Darryl Singer
  • Lawyer
  • Author
  • 2014 / 2013 Final Panelist

Justice Leni Yang

Leni Yang
  • Paralegal
  • Vice President, Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA)
  • 2015 Steering Committee Mentor Support Team

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2015 Paralegal Cup Complete Judges' List

Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition

The Paralegal Cup THANK YOU to all our volunteer judges:

Name Information
Raj Anand Lawyer, LSUC Bencher
Bernard Aron Deputy Judge, Professor
Michael Benoit Paralegal
Michelle Bernardi Paralegal
Kristin Bisbee Paralegal
Robert Burd Paralegal, LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Steering Committee
Monica Decock Paralegal
Albert Ferranti Deputy Judge, Professor, 2015 Paralegal Cup Chief Justice
Claude Gelbard Paralegal
Samantha Glass Paralegal
Andrew Hyland Paralegal
Joe Kippax Paralegal
Susan Koprich Paralegal
Robert Lapper Lawyer, Q.C., LSUC CEO
Marian Lippa Paralegal, LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Steering Committee, 2015 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist
Michelle Meighoo Lawyer
Name Information
Nancy Miller Paralegal
James (Jim) Moak Paralegal
Andrew Monkhouse Lawyer
Elaine Page Paralegal, 2015 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist
Stephen Parker Paralegal, Ontario Paralegal Association President
Judit Schonwald Paralegal
Cheryl Sereny Paralegal
Darryl Singer Lawyer, 2015 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist
Nav K Singh Lawyer
John Tzanis Paralegal, Paralegal Society of Ontario/Ontario Paralegal Association past President
Nickolas Tzoulas Lawyer
David Wright Lawyer, LSUC Tribunal Chair
Leni Yang Paralegal, 2015 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist

2015 Paralegal Cup Final Competition Results

Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition

THANK YOU to all our 2016 participants for your generosity.

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COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM

Since the beginning of the Paralegal Cup in 2013, the paralegal community has shown overwhelming support for the event’s continued success. The Cup is truly an event that brings together the entire paralegal community, students, and professionals alike.

Community Partner Program participants are important supporters of the mission and goals of the Paralegal Cup. Contributions help support and offset the administrative costs of putting on a large-scale event.

Involvement as a Paralegal Cup Community Partner is an incredible opportunity to support experiential higher education through student participation. Moreover, participation in the program speaks to the desire to give back to the community and enhance the competition’s success.

It is through the support of our Community Partner Program participants that the Paralegal Cup Moot is able to bring this academic event to paralegal students across the province.