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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.

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.

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Official 2015 Competition and Event Guide

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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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Download the 2015 Official Competition and Event Guide