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
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c/o: Madeline Williams, Paralegal Cup Coordinator
Humber College, Business School 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON, M8V 1K8 - info@paralegalcup.ca
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The Paralegal Cup
Intercollegiate Mooting Competition
2015 Formal Dinner
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- About the Formal Dinner
- Formal Dinner Location/Parking
- Formal Dinner Schedule
- Key Note Speaker Bio
- Download the Program Guide
- Formal Dinner Video Replay
The 2015 Paralegal Cup
- About
- Participating Schools
- Presenting Partners
- Competition Location/Parking
- Competition Schedule
- Final Judging Panel
- Complete Judges' List
- Final Results
- Final Round Video Replay
- Judge's Debrief Video
- Competition Highlights
Competition Resources
Welcome to the Paralegal Cup
2015 Formal Dinner
This section of our website is designed to provide information about the evening Formal Dinner that follows the first day of competition rounds.
If you have any questions, concerns, or if you require any clarification or additional information, please CONTACT US
The 2015 Formal Dinner Theme is PROFESSIONALISM and CIVILITY
Featuring Keynote speaker KIRAN GILL, LLB
About the Formal Dinner
The first day consists of four mooting rounds followed by a networking hour and the highly anticipated evening dinner. The dinner serves to celebrate the students’ achievements from the day’s competition and to announce the final round team matchups for the following day of competition. In past years, the evening has featured a number of distinguished and esteemed guests. Influential keynote speakers are from the upper echelon of Ontario’s legal and academic communities.
The theme of this year’s Paralegal Cup is Professionalism and Civility.
The daytime mooting competition rounds are free for spectators and observers, and the general public is welcome to attend the formal dinner by purchasing tickets. Ticket sales to the our nonprofit dinner formal event help offset costs such as administration and food.
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 everyone for their hard work and commitment to the success of the event.
Official 2015 Competition and Event Guide
Introduction --
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.
If you have any questions, concerns, or require any clarification or additional information, please CONTACT US
Purchase Tickets to the Formal Dinner
The first day consists of four mooting rounds followed by a networking hour and the highly anticipated evening dinner. THe dinner serves to celebrate the students’ achievements from the day’s competition and to announce the final round team matchups for the following day of competition. In past years, the evening has featured a number of distinguished and esteemed guests. Influential keynote speakers are from the upper echelon of Ontario’s legal and academic communities.
What to Expect
The theme of this year’s Paralegal Cup is Professionalism and Civility.
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 everyone for their hard work and commitment to the success of the event.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED
The public may attend the Formal Dinner by purchasing limited tickets from our EventBrite website below IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY TECHNICAL CHALLENGES, OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE/CLARIFICATION CONTACT US
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY TECHNICAL CHALLENGES, OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE/CLARIFICATION CONTACT US
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: CONTACT US
Humber College - Lakeshore Campus, L Commons Building
Formal Dinner Schedule
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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| 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Formal Dinner - L Building, L1000 Commons (Ground Floor) |
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The theme of the 2015 Paralegal Cup is Professionalism and Civility.
We are proud to announce the
Key Note Speaker Biography
Quick Facts:
Kiran is a member of the Lawrences Litigation Group, practicing general civil litigation. She has been involved in various files in estates litigation, real estate litigation, shareholder’s disputes, real estate disputes, corporate and commercial litigation and assessments of costs.
Kiran has represented clients in factually complex matters and has drafted materials for all levels of court.
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Professional Affiliations:
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
