Gale Cup (Criminal)

(Four Upper Year Students / 3 Credits in winter term)

Selection Process: Ten minute oral argument before panel of judges at general tryouts.

A team of four students participates in the oldest national moot competition, the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario) Annual Moot Court Competition, known as the Gale Moot. The moot is held at Osgoode Hall in Toronto using courtrooms of the Ontario Court of Appeal. The competition is based on a criminal law problem, and the final panel of judges usually comprises Supreme Court of Canada and other appellate court judges.

The level of competition is high and participants are expected to devote a significant amount of time to preparing for the moot. Applicants should be highly motivated and should have a keen interest in criminal law.

Students are evaluated on their written submissions and oral arguments, but the latter are given more weight. The winning team is presented with the Gale Trophy, donated by the former Chief Justice of Ontario. The best oralist receives the Brian Dickson Medal.  The McLachlin Prize was introduced in 2011 and is awarded to the best female mooter at Gale Cup competitions.  http://www.facebook.com/FMCCoupeGaleCupMoot

Co-requisites: Enrolled in either Criminal Procedure (Law 404) or Evidence (320) by the Fall Term, and enrolled in the other course by the Winter.

Course Evaluation: Letter grade based upon research, written factum, oral performance, and participation during preparation and at the competition.

Participation is made possible through an Endowment Fund established by WeirFoulds LLP

2012 Team: Zahir Ali, Sharmila Allen, Jennie Buchanan, Josh Fagan
2012 Academic Coach: Lisa Dufraimont
2012 Place/Date: February 24-25, 2012

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