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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 competition strengthens student advocacy and critical thinking skills by focusing on oral and written advocacy, professionalism, and resiliency.

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2016 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.
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The 2015 Formal Dinner Theme is Growth, Success and Innovation
Featuring Keynote speaker JANIS CRIGER, DEPUTY JUDGE, BENCHER

Paralegal Cup 2016 Formal Dinner

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The 2016 Paralegal Cup will highlight top-tiered students from colleges across Ontario. The first day consists of four mooting rounds followed by a networking hour and the highly anticipated evening dinner celebrating the students’ achievements from the day’s competition.

The theme of this year’s Paralegal Cup is Growth, Success and Innovation.

The daytime mooting competition rounds are free for spectators and observers, and we welcome the public to attend the formal celebratory dinner by purchasing tickets. Ticket sales to the our nonprofit dinner formal event help offset costs such as administration and food.

Some of our anticipated guests include the CEO of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Paralegal Standing Committee, numerous Benchers, members of the Judiciary, Licensees, industry executives and other influential members of the legal industry. In addition to present and future community leaders, we have many leading academics in the field of legal education, including, college executives, Deans, administrators, and other tenured faculty members from colleges across Ontario.

The event serves to be an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with mentors, industry leaders, and future colleagues.

Come and join us in celebrating the paralegal community and its future leaders!

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What to Expect

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 Growth, Success and Innovation.

Some of our anticipated guests include the CEO of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Paralegal Standing Committee, numerous Benchers, members of the Judiciary, Licensees, industry executives and other influential members of the legal industry. In addition to present and future community leaders, we have many leading academics in the field of legal education, including, college executives, Deans, administrators, and other tenured faculty members from colleges across Ontario.

The event serves to be an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with mentors, industry leaders, and future colleagues.

Come and join us in celebrating the paralegal community and its future leaders!

The Paralegal Cup Competition Location and Parking Map

Address: Osgoode Hall, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON M5H 2N6 Phone: 416-947-3300 Email: info@paralegalcup.ca
Osgoode Hall is located within the Law Society of Upper Canada offices at the northeast corner of Queen Street West and University Avenue, just steps from the Osgoode subway station. Parking is available at Toronto City Hall, just east of Bay St., .

Osgoode Hall, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON M5H 2N6

Parking Map - Osgoode Hall, The Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON M5H 2N6

The Paralegal CupFormal Dinner Schedule

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Time Competition Details
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mix and Mingle - Upper and Lower Barristers Lounge LEARN MORE

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Formal Celebration Dinner - Mooters’ Lounge (Convocation Hall) LEARN MORE

Paralegal Cup Formal Dinner Keynote

Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting Competition

The theme of the 2015 Paralegal Cup is Growth, Success and Innovation.

We are proud to announce the

The Paralegal Cup 2016 Formal Dinner Keynote speaker, The Paralegal Cup


Janis Criger, Deputy Judge

The Paralegal Cup Key Note Speaker Biography

Janis Criger,Deputy Judge, 2016 Paralegal Cup Formal Dinner Keynote Speaker
Janis Criger

Quick Facts:

  • Elected as a Law Society of Upper Canada Bencher in 2015
  • Appointed as Deputy Judge in 1996
  • Called to the Ontario Bar in 1985
  • LLB, University of Windsor Law School 1983
  • Law Society Tribunal Adjudicator

Ms. Criger articled for Gerald A. Swaye, Q.C., in Hamilton, Ontario, then worked as his Associate on personal injury and insurance matters full-time until April 30, 1993. After 2 years or so of part- time work, Ms. Criger started her own personal injury and insurance practice on July 1, 1995.
In October, 1996, Ms. Criger was appointed as a Deputy Judge ofthe SmallClaims Court, where she adjudicates 2 or 3 days monthly. Ms. Criger has adjudicated all types of civil disputes within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. She is now in her seventh consecutive appointment as a Deputy Judge.

Ms. Criger gave up full-time law practice on September 28, 2015, and now devotes her time to judging at the Hamilton Small Claims Court, and participating as an elected Bencher at the Law Society. As a Bencher, Ms. Criger also adjudicates regularly at the Law Society Tribunal, an independent administrative tribunal which deals with discipline matters for the professions regulated by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

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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.

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