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
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The Paralegal Cup
Intercollegiate Mooting Competition
2016 Community Engagement
- About
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- Testimonials
2015 Community Partner Program
- Program Overview
- Participant Testimonials
- Prize Pack Winners
- 2015 Participants
- Program Introduction
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- JOIN the Program
The 2016 Competition
- About
- Presenting Partners
- Participating Schools
- Location and Parking Map
- Competition Schedule
- Final Judging Panel
- Complete Judges' List
2016 Formal Dinner
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- About the Formal Dinner
- Formal Dinner Location/Parking
- Formal Dinner Schedule
- Key Note Speaker Bio
- Presenting Partners
Our History
2016 Paralegal Cup Community Engagement
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Our community is the 'heartbeat' of the Paralegal Cup. Our non-profit, academic competition continually strives to foster and engage the community.
Since the launch 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.
Our professional learning community is diverse and inclusive, encompassing students, professionals, individuals, and other non-profit organizations. We all share a common vision for creating an enriching learning opportunity by encouraging mentorship through community engagement.
Our collaborative approach to community engagement drives innovation into every aspect of the event. These innovative and unique aspects of the Paralegal Cup are reinvigorating the well-established oral advocacy exercise of mooting. The Paralegal Cup has introduced this valuable exercise to a new academic community and generation.
As the Paralegal Cup continues to evolve, we welcome your critical thoughts, suggestions and ideas, and we encourage your participation at all levels of the competition.
For the past two years I have volunteered at the Paralegal Cup which is an Intercollegiate Mooting Competition. I cannot possibly say enough about this event. We have seen the top students from around the province who have thoroughly impressed the paralegal and academic communities alike. This event has grown in popularity.
I am proud to have been part of this event in past years and am looking forward to volunteering again in 2015. One of my objectives and commitments to the Paralegal Cup Standing Committee is to try and recruit colleges and students to participate in this event.
I am really deeply impressed. I have been in law school moots, I have judged moots, and I have coached moots. 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 lawyer2016 Paralegal Cup Crowdfunding Campaign
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Why Contribute?
The Paralegal Cup is the only extra-curricular academic event in Ontario that provides paralegal students with the opportunity to compete in the art of oral advocacy.
Your contribution to our non-profit event, gives you a unique opportunity to encourage extra-curricular academic skill development and support experiential paralegal education in Ontario.
How Can You Make a Difference?
Community Donors are important supporters of the mission and goals of the Paralegal Cup. Contributions in any amount help support and offset the administrative costs of organizing a large-scale event. Such costs include food for students and judges, awards for the student competitors, printing, marketing, prizes, and general facilities overhead costs.
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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.
Paralegal Cup Strategic Partners
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Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)
In 2015, the Paralegal Cup Steering Committee reached out to the Ontario Education Justice Network (OJEN) to establish a formal partnership. We worked alongside OJEN to offer 12 high-school student volunteers who expressed an interest in a legal career, the opportunity to gain volunteer hours and experience and interact with esteemed legal professionals and leading academics in the field. Moreover, two award-winning past Paralegal Cup competitors returned to serve in the role as Paralegal Cup Liasons for OJEN initiative.
Our goal is to continue to present an opportunity for high-school students to complete a portion of their mandatory community involvement hours. By volunteering in the competition, students can connect with post-secondary students and interact with leaders from the legal industry and academic worlds.
To learn more about OJEN, please follow the links below ...
OJEN at the 2015 Paralegal Cup
Watch on Paralegal Cup YouTube Channel
Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)
www.ojen.ca
Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA)
From the Inaugural Paralegal Cup competition in 2013, the Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA) has been an integral partner. OPA has co-branded the competition, been a sponsor and a presenting partner. OPA provides logistical and strategical support to the competition and they are a strong advocate for supporting the Paralegal Cup initiatives. The Paralegal Cup continues to work closely with OPA, Madeline Williams is the OPA Student Director and a member of the Paralegal Cup Steering Committee.
About the Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA)
The Ontario Paralegal Association is the voice of paralegals across Ontario, advocating in the interests of paralegals with colleges, the provincial government and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Paralegals in Ontario provide access to justice at a reasonable cost, and are regulated by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
For members of the public visiting our site, you can learn more about what paralegals in Ontario do, and find a paralegal in a practice area helpful to you. Paralegal practitioners carry liability insurance and have demonstrated the skills and competence level required to serve the needs of those accessing the justice system.
Ontario Paralegal Association (OPA)
www.ontarioparalegalassociation.com
Paralegal Cup Volunteers
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2016 Volunteer Opportunities
Our Paralegal Cup Volunteers
Watch on Paralegal Cup YouTube Channel
Are you a student? Are you a paralegal? Do you work in the legal services sector? Are you a member of the public? Would you like to get involved and support a non-profit academic event?
Volunteers are critical to the success of the Paralegal Cup. Without the countless hours of tireless efforts from numerous community volunteers, the Paralegal Cup would not be possible.
Why Volunteer?
The Paralegal Cup volunteers can expect to experience a challenging, enriching and rewarding experience.Whether leading up-front or supporting behind the scenes, the Steering Committee is always seeking volunteers to assist. We welcome any support, big or small. Not only is volunteering for the Paralegal Cup a great opportunity to meet new people, contributing to the competition's success by volunteering is a source of pride.
Tara Lisowski
Paralegal Cup Steering Committee
and Paralegal Degree graduate
We just want to take an opportunity to thank you all so much for volunteering your time. The competitors, the judges and of course, our volunteer team.
It is beyond generous and it was more than we could have ever expected. This weekend was amazing and we are so thankful. It is due to each and everyone of you. Your willingness, your commitment to the paralegal community, your desire to improve access to justice on Ontario and your love of education.
So thank you so very much for being here and being a part of the Paralegal Cup.
Volunteer Testimonials
Kashanna Milton
2014 Paralegal Cup Event Planning team Co-ordinator, Volunteer Member, 2014 Community Partner Program team
Sabah Fatima
2013 Paralegal Cup Event Planning team Co-ordinator, Volunteer Member, 2014 Community Partner Program team
Volunteer Application
NEW FOR 2016 Online Volunteer Application
Due an sizeable increase in interest to volunteering, we are asking those interested to complete the following on-line application.
If you know anyone who might be interested in this opportunity, please share the link to this application.
If you have any questions, concerns, or require any clarification or additional information, please Contact Us
2016 Paralegal Cup Volunteer Application
* Please note, only those selected by the Paralegal Cup Steering Committee will be contacted to volunteer in the 2016 Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition.
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 ProgramParalegal Cup Judges' Application
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Judging Opportunities
Are you a paralegal? Are you a lawyer? Do you work in the legal services sector? Are you a mentor?
Would you like to get involved and support a non-profit academic event?
Judges are critical to the success of the Paralegal Cup. Without the countless hours of tireless efforts from numerous volunteer judges, the Paralegal Cup would not be possible.
Why Judge?
The Paralegal Cup judges can expect to experience a challenging, enriching and rewarding experience.Whether providng formal verbal and written feedback or candid support and encouragement, the Steering Committee is always seeking judges to assist. We welcome any committment, short or long. Not only is judging for the Paralegal Cup a great opportunity to mentor paralegal students, contributing to the competition's success by judging is a source of pride.
Judges' Testimonials
Elaine Page
2013 LSUC's William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient and owner of PREP Network
www.prepnetwork.ca
Judges' Application
NEW FOR 2016 Online Judges' Application
Due an sizeable increase in judging, we are asking those interested to complete the following on-line application. There are a number of criteria that the Paralegal Cup volunteer judges must meet, in order to qualify for the competition. For example, Judges must be licensees or have equivalent academic experience. In addition, there are several other minumum criteria, including the amount of years practising.
If you know anyone who might be interested in this opportunity, please share the link to this application.
Thank you for your interest in participating. In addition to Judges, we are always looking for volunteers to assist in a number of various capacities. If you are interested in being involved in the competition in another capacity, Please Contact Us
2016 Paralegal Cup Moot Judges' Application
The deadline for application submission is no later than September 30, 2016 at 6:00 PM
* Please note, only those selected by the Paralegal Cup Steering Committee will be contacted to judge in the 2016 Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition.
Paralegal Cup Testimonials
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Student, Volunteer and Competitor Testimonials
(to sort by NAME, please choose by alphabetical first name ABOVE)
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.
It is important that we have public events to show how productive we as paralegals are, and how we develop together and try to better ourselves.
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup founder, Paralegal Cup Steering Committee, Student, Paralegal, LSUC Equity Advisory Group (EAG) Member There are two components to what makes mooting so appealing. The first is that you have a chance to stretch your academic abilities. It challenges you in the area of law. It gives you a chance to argue law at its very highest level, a Constitutional level law.
The second component is the opportunity for students to hone their skills in a safe environment, where no clients' jeopardy is on the line, and an opportunity to interact with senior mentors from the paralegal community. The mentors can impart some of their practical knowledge to the students.
Doug Taylor Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
It is beneficial to be a Public Relations student here at the Paralegal Cup.
It allows me to bring my skills and craft in communications and event planning and marry that with the paralegal community in order to put on a successful event for both, students and faculty participating here today.
Kashanna Milton 2014 Paralegal Cup volunteer, Event Planning team Co-ordinator, Community Partner Program team member and Public Relations student at Humber College
The Paralegal Cup Mooting competition has benefited me in a number of ways. It has prepared me for my career; it gave me the practical skills and experiences needed to be a licensed paralegal, but also in the sense of making those connections.
In addition, it led me where I am today, as a licensed Paralegal working with George Brown Professional Corporation. I hope that many students are lucky enough to be in that position and that this continues every year.
Sabah Fatima 2013 Michael Turvey Memorial Finalist Award recipient, 2013 Individual Top Oralist Award recipient, Paralegal
Great day mooting at the Paralegal Cup. Great teams, great experience!
Adam Pearce Mooter and paralegal student 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
There are a lot of benefits to the mooting competition. Definitely one of them is the experience of being before a panel.
Olivia Ho 2013 Paralegal Cup Champion and Top Distinguished Oral Advocate Award, paralegal I was given the case and I had to pinpoint my arguments. It gave me a better understanding of the analysis that takes place, of the reasoning before disposition.
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 Liason 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.
We provide a time specifically for networking so students, judges, community partners and spectators can interact in more relaxed manner.
Doug Taylor Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student 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.
Sara Liden Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student Today we had some outstanding arguments and I am very proud of the level of mooting.
Thank you to everyone for participating.
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup founder, Paralegal Cup Steering Committee, Student, Paralegal, LSUC Equity Advisory Group (EAG) Member 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.
They have to learn new areas of law that they have never learned before, in a very short period of time and then speak as professionals.
In turn, it helps the larger community because the paralegals that they hire to bring on their cases and defend them, will be better prepared for whatever they may face.
Sara Liden Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student We have seen overwhelming support, from not only the paralegal community, but also different programs outside of law.
This event brings people together. It gives the opportunity to interact with professionals who only want to see the best for you.
Tara Lisowski Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student This is a unique experience, a unique opportunity for students of a paralegal certificate or diploma program to really challenge themselves.
They can showcase their skills in front of real life judges, lawyers and licensed paralegals in an educational and very academic experience.
Madeline Williams Paralegal Cup Coordinator and paralegal degree student This is an opportunity to move the profession forward, and to give students a sense of what advocating in front of a judge feels like.
Mooting teaches valuable lessons in thinking on your feet, analyzing an issue and dealing with incredible stress, and it’s an unforgettable experience for students.
The event is making history. How often do you get to be the first to do something?
Fallon Burns LSUC Equity Advisory Group (EAG) Member, Student, Paralegal Cup founder, Paralegal Cup Steering Committee, Student and paralegal-
Great day mooting at the Paralegal Cup. Great teams, great experience!
Adam Pearce Mooter and paralegal student
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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.
It is important that we have public events to show how productive we as paralegals are, and how we develop together and try to better ourselves.
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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This is an opportunity to move the profession forward, and to give students a sense of what advocating in front of a judge feels like.
Mooting teaches valuable lessons in thinking on your feet, analyzing an issue and dealing with incredible stress, and it’s an unforgettable experience for students.
The event is making history. How often do you get to be the first to do something?
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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Today we had some outstanding arguments and I am very proud of the level of mooting.
Thank you to everyone for participating.
Fallon Burns Paralegal Cup founder, Paralegal Cup Steering Committee, Student, Paralegal, LSUC Equity Advisory Group (EAG) Member
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There are two components to what makes mooting so appealing. The first is that you have a chance to stretch your academic abilities. It challenges you in the area of law. It gives you a chance to argue law at its very highest level, a Constitutional level law.
The second component is the opportunity for students to hone their skills in a safe environment, where no clients' jeopardy is on the line. The competition is an opportunity to interact with senior mentors from the paralegal community, where they can impart some of their practical knowledge to the students.
Doug Taylor Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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The competition is a weekend-long opportunity for the student and professional paralegal community to come together to practice skills, learn and network.
We provide a time specifically for networking so students, judges, community partners and spectators can interact in more relaxed manner.
Doug Taylor Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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It is beneficial to be a Public Relations student here at the Paralegal Cup because it allows me to bring my skills and craft in communications and event planning, and marry that with the paralegal community in order to put on a successful event for both, students and faculty participating here today.
Kashanna Milton 2014 Paralegal Cup volunteer; Co-ordinator, 2014 Paralegal Cup Event Planning team, Community Partner Program team member and Public Relations student at Humber College
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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
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This is a unique experience, a unique opportunity for students of a paralegal certificate or diploma program to really challenge themselves.
They can showcase their skills in front of real life judges, lawyers and licensed paralegals in an educational and very academic experience.
Madeline Williams Paralegal Cup Coordinator and paralegal degree student
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There are a lot of benefits to the mooting competition. Definitely one of them is the experience of being before a panel.
Olivia Ho 2013 Paralegal Cup Champion, 3013 Top Distinguished Oral Advocate Award, paralegal
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The Paralegal Cup Mooting competition has benefited me in a number of ways. It has prepared me for my career, it gave me the practical skills and experiences needed to be a licensed paralegal, but also in the sense of making those connections.
And it led me where I am today, as a licensed Paralegal working with George Brown Professional Corporation. I hope that many students are lucky enough to be in that position and that this continues every year.
Sabah Fatima 2013 Michael Turvey Memorial Finalist Award recipient, 2013 Individual Top Oralist Award recipient, Paralegal
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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.
They have to learn new areas of law that they have never learned before, in a very short period of time and then speak as professionals.
In turn, it helps the larger community because the paralegals that they hire to bring on their cases and defend them, will be better prepared for whatever they may face.
Sara Liden Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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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.
Sara Liden Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
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I was given the case and I had to pinpoint my arguments. It gave me a better understanding of the analysis that takes place, of the reasoning before disposition.
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 Liason and sole practitioner paralegal.
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We have seen overwhelming support, from not only the paralegal community, but also different programs outside of law.
This event brings people together. It gives the opportunity to interact with professionals who only want to see the best for you.
Tara Lisowski Paralegal Cup Steering Committee and paralegal degree student
Video Testimonials
Judge and Licensee Testimonials
(to sort by NAME, please choose by alphabetical first name ABOVE)
I am really deeply impressed.
I have been in law school moots, I have judged moots, and I have coached moots.
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 For the past two years I have volunteered at the Paralegal Cup which is an Intercollegiate Mooting Competition. I cannot possibly say enough about this event. We have seen the top students from around the province who have thoroughly impressed the paralegal and academic communities alike. This event has grown in popularity.
I am proud to have been part of this event in past years and am looking forward to volunteering again in 2015. One of my objectives and commitments to the Paralegal Cup Standing Committee is to try and recruit colleges and students to participate in this event.
Michelle Haigh LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee Chair, 2014 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies, Paralegal Cup judge, Community Partner participant and paralegal We are collaborating with the Paralegal Cup in our pilot year to bring high school students into the paralegal community and into the operations of the Cup.
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.
The student competitors are professional and completely prepared. You can tell how much work they have put into the event.
They are starting their career before they are even licensed.
Michelle Haigh LSUC Bencher, Paralegal Standing Committee Chair, 2014 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies, Paralegal Cup judge, Community Partner participant and paralegal Moot competitions have long been the mainstay of developing advocacy skills for law students, and competitions for paralegal students to help enhance their skills is an important step in ensuring competency.
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
The calibre of these students' knowledge base is top-notch. These students are impressive — in part, a testament to the quality of education they are receiving.
Marian Lippa LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2015 Paralegal Cup final Panelist and paralegal I am bowled over by the quality of the advocacy I see and the quality of the organization of this event. It truly speaks well of the future of paralegals in Ontario.
Robert Lapper Law Society of Upper Canada CEO, 2015 Paralegal Cup special guest judge and lawyer It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-owner of PREP Network, LSUC's 2013 William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient, 2015 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies and paralegal
It really helps give an introduction to the paralegal student who might not be familiar with real competitive, win or lose type of situation and you get to argue – a competitive arena that is still friendly but adversarial.
Mike Benoit Ontario Paralegal Association member, 2013 and 2014 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist and paralegal 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 This moot competition has been a real experience for everybody. It has shown us senior paralegals the quality and caliber of students across the province, and I couldn't be more proud of them.
Elaine Page Co-owner of PREP Network, LSUC's 2013 William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient, 2015 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies and paralegal
Some people said that was way beyond a paralegals' ability. But my students thought it was great to be able to tackle things they wouldn't get to tackle, and unless the rules change, would never get to tackle.
Jeffrey Nicholson In-House Counsel and Director of Faculty of Law at Canadian Business College, Moot Coach and lawyer 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 What we are looking at is how well the students are able to present and structure their argument on a very complex piece of law. They might not necessarily encounter this outside as a paralegal, but within the confines of College, we are giving them the opportunity to stand out and to show how they can present themselves.
Mike Benoit Ontario Paralegal Association member, 2013 and 2014 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist and paralegal
The judges make it very clear that advocacy is an art, more than a science.
Anne Vespry LSUC Bencher, Law Instructor, Legal Writer/Editor, Paralegal Cup coach, and lawyer The energy, savvy and wit evident among these students gives me ever more confidence in the future of Ontario’s legal profession.
Congratulations to those who participated. May this be one of many rewarding debate experiences you have throughout your education and your career.
Cathy Corsetti LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2014 Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker and paralegal
I commend all of you, not only the ones that made the finals, but all of you, for even undertaking an exercise like this.
It takes a lot of courage to put yourself up for the type of scrutiny that you get. It can be very intimidating, it can be very challenging to understand the case and withstand some hard questions from a panel.
You all did very well. You withstood hard questions extremely well. I congratulate you all for the courage and bravery that it took to participate.
Albert Ferranti 2015 and 2014 Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice, Deputy Judge, Professor and lawyer This initiative is so important to the industry, not just for paralegals, but for the industry. It really does introduce not only the community, but the community to these new grads that are coming out -- saying that this is the cream of the crop. These guys are coming out and showcasing their skills and their advocacy, so I think it is important on that aspect also.
Mike Benoit Ontario Paralegal Association member, 2013 and 2014 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist and paralegal
The students were smooth and they were professional. The calibre of the paralegals was amongst the highest we have ever seen.
Kudos to the volunteers, kudos to Humber and everyone who participated and the supporters of the moot court competition. It was a fantastic event and I look forward to the following one next year.
John Tzanis Past Paralegal Society of Ontario/Ontario Paralegal Association President, Paralegal Cup judge and paralegal I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
The reason everyone is here today is strive to be a better professional. I congratulate everyone for raising to a higher standard.
Susan Koprich Co-Owner, CPD OnTime Inc., Paralegal Cup Judge, 2015 Community Partner Program participant and paralegal-
I commend all of you, not only the ones that made the finals, but all of you, for even undertaking an exercise like this.
It takes a lot of courage to put yourself up for the type of scrutiny that you get. It can be very intimidating, it can be very challenging to understand the case and withstand some hard questions from a panel.
You all did very well. You withstood hard questions extremely well. I congratulate you all for the courage and bravery that it took to participate.
Albert Ferranti 2015 and 2014 Supreme Court of the Paralegal Cup Chief Justice, Deputy Judge, Professor and lawyer
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The judges make it very clear that advocacy is an art, more than a science.
Anne Vespry LSUC Bencher, Law Instructor, Legal Writer/Editor, Paralegal Cup coach, and lawyer
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The energy, savvy and wit evident among these students gives me ever more confidence in the future of Ontario’s legal profession.
Congratulations to those who participated. May this be one of many rewarding debate experiences you have throughout your education and your career.
Cathy Corsetti LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2014 Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker and paralegal
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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
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This moot competition has been a real experience for everybody. It has shown us senior paralegals the quality and caliber of students across the province, and I couldn't be more proud of them.
Elaine Page Co-owner of PREP Network, LSUC's 2013 William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient, 2015 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies and paralegal
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It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-owner of PREP Network, LSUC's 2013 William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient, 2015 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies and paralegal
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Some people said that was way beyond a paralegals' ability. But my students thought it was great to be able to tackle things they wouldn't get to tackle, and unless the rules change, would never get to tackle.
Jeffrey Nicholson In-House Counsel and Director of Faculty of Law at Canadian Business College, Moot Coach and lawyer
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The students were smooth and they were professional. The calibre of the paralegals was amongst the highest we have ever seen.
Kudos to the volunteers, kudos to Humber and everyone who participated and the supporters of the moot court competition. It was a fantastic event and I look forward to the following one next year.
John Tzanis Past Paralegal Society of Ontario/Ontario Paralegal Association President, Paralegal Cup judge and paralegal
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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
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The calibre of these students' knowledge base is top-notch.
These students are impressive — in part, a testament to the quality of education they are receiving.
Marian Lippa LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee, 2015 Paralegal Cup final Panelist and paralegal
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What excites me the most about the Paralegal Cup is the calibre of students coming though this event.
The student competitors are professional and completely prepared. You can tell how much work they have put into the event.
They are starting their career before they are even licensed.
Michelle Haigh LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee Chair, 2014 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies, Paralegal Cup judge, Community Partner participant and paralegal
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For the past two years I have volunteered at the Paralegal Cup which is an Intercollegiate Mooting Competition. I cannot possibly say enough about this event. We have seen the top students from around the province who have thoroughly impressed the paralegal and academic communities alike. This event has grown in popularity.
I am proud to have been part of this event in past years and am looking forward to volunteering again in 2015. One of my objectives and commitments to the Paralegal Cup Standing Committee is to try and recruit colleges and students to participate in this event.
Michelle Haigh LSUC Bencher - Paralegal Standing Committee Chair, 2014 Paralegal Cup Master of Ceremonies, Paralegal Cup judge, Community Partner participant and paralegal
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We are collaborating with the Paralegal Cup in our pilot year to bring high school students into the paralegal community and into the operations of the Cup.
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
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This initiative is so important to the industry, not just for paralegals, but for the industry.
It really does introduce not only the community, but the community to these new grads that are coming out, saying that this is the cream of the crop. These guys are coming out and showcasing their skills and their advocacy, so I think it is important on that aspect also.
Mike Benoit Ontario Paralegal Association member, 2013 and 2014 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist and paralegal
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What we are looking at is how well the students are able to present and structure their argument on a very complex piece of law.
They might not necessarily encounter this outside as a paralegal, but within the confines of College, we are giving them the opportunity to stand out and to show how they can present themselves.
Mike Benoit Ontario Paralegal Association member, 2013 and 2014 Paralegal Cup Final Panelist and paralegal
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Moot competitions have long been the mainstay of developing advocacy skills for law students, and competitions for paralegal students to help enhance their skills is an important step in ensuring competency.
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
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I am really deeply impressed.
I have been in law school moots, I have judged moots, and I have coached moots.
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
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I am bowled over by the quality of the advocacy I see and the quality of the organization of this event. It truly speaks well of the future of paralegals in Ontario.
Robert Lapper Law Society of Upper Canada CEO, 2015 Paralegal Cup special guest judge and lawyer
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I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
The reason everyone is here today is strive to be a better professional. I congratulate everyone for raising to a higher standard.
Susan Koprich Co-Owner, CPD OnTime Inc., Paralegal Cup Judge, 2015 Community Partner Program participant and paralegal
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We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
As we grow our footprint within the legal practitioner space, we see the paralegals being a very important component and we are here to support that cause.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community. It's a real time experience that We are trying to provide these students today and the community because they are the future of the Paralegals for tomorrow.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Elaine and I were so impressed with the professionalism and courage.
Sandee Sharpe Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community. It's a real time experience that We are trying to provide these students today and the community because they are the future of the Paralegals for tomorrow.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Elaine and I were so impressed with the professionalism and courage.
Sandee Sharpe Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
As we grow our footprint within the legal practitioner space, we see the paralegals being a very important component and we are here to support that cause.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
The reason everyone is here today is strive to be a better professional. I congratulate everyone for raising to a higher standard.
Susan Koprich Co-Owner, CPD OnTime Inc., Paralegal Cup Judge, 2015 Community Partner Program participant and paralegal Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Elaine and I were so impressed with the professionalism and courage.
Sandee Sharpe Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community. It's a real time experience that We are trying to provide these students today and the community because they are the future of the Paralegals for tomorrow.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
As we grow our footprint within the legal practitioner space, we see the paralegals being a very important component and we are here to support that cause.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
The reason everyone is here today is strive to be a better professional. I congratulate everyone for raising to a higher standard.
Susan Koprich Co-Owner, CPD OnTime Inc., Paralegal Cup Judge, 2015 Community Partner Program participant and paralegal We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community. It's a real time experience that We are trying to provide these students today and the community because they are the future of the Paralegals for tomorrow.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Elaine and I were so impressed with the professionalism and courage.
Sandee Sharpe Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
As we grow our footprint within the legal practitioner space, we see the paralegals being a very important component and we are here to support that cause.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant-
I am very proud of this mooting and very proud of the organizers. They are bringing paralegals to a new level.
The reason everyone is here today is strive to be a better professional. I congratulate everyone for raising to a higher standard.
Susan Koprich o-Owner, CPD OnTime Inc., Paralegal Cup Judge, 2015 Community Partner Program participant and paralegal
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It has been such an extraordinary experience being here with the students. 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.
I can’t say enough good things about the Paralegal Cup.
Elaine Page Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant
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Very talented Mooters. It was a pleasure being part of the Paralegal Cup Moot Court Competition.
Elaine and I were so impressed with the professionalism and courage.
Sandee Sharpe Co-Owner and Co-founder at PREP Network (Paralegal Resource Education Programs), 2013, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant
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We are at the Paralegal Cup to support the students and the Paralegal community. It's a real time experience that We are trying to provide these students today and the community because they are the future of the Paralegals for tomorrow.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant
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We see great value in what the paralegals are delivering to the community as well as to their clients.
As we grow our footprint within the legal practitioner space, we see the paralegals being a very important component and we are here to support that cause.
Praveen Srinivasan Sales Consultant, Ulaw Practice, 2014 and 2015 Community Partner Program participant
