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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General Inquiries | info@paralegalcup.ca |
Community Partner Program Inquiries | communitypartners@paralegalcup.ca |
Media Inquiries | mediainquiries@paralegalcup.ca |
Registration Inquiries | registration@paralegalcup.ca |
Website Inquiries and Feedback | webmaster@paralegalcup.ca |
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, ParalegalThe 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 studentIt 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 studentThe 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 studentThis 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 studentI 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 lawyerThe 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 lawyerWhat 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 paralegalThese 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 lawyerI am so thrilled to be participating in the Paralegal Cup.
Cathy Corsetti LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2014 Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker and paralegalParticipating 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 lawyerI 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 ProgramWe see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
Praveen Srinivasan Ulaw Practice Community Partner ProgramI 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 ProgramVery talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Sandee Sharpe PREP Network Community Partner ProgramWe are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community.
Praveen Srinivasan Ulaw Practice Community Partner ProgramThe Paralegal Cup Steering Committee is comprised of both student and professional volunteers. Our meetings include formal minutes and we follow Robert's Rules.
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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.