Award-Winning Paralegal Students and Graduates Conduct Tryouts for Future Humber Mooting Teams

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On January 17th, a panel of Bachelor of Paralegal Studies students and graduates led the selection process for Humber’s future competitors in national undergraduate mooting competitions. Held in the Moot Court at the Lakeshore Campus, the tryouts brought together award-winning mooters who had received individual mooting awards in prior mooting competitions, including the Capital Cup, the Osgoode Cup, and the Paralegal Cup.

The panel consisted of four current students, Emily Clayton, Aysha Patel, Mia Papazian, and Vir Rohera, and three graduates, Kiran Matharu , Dion Desserre and Paige Diebel. Their combined expertise and competition experience provided a strong foundation for evaluating future representatives.

Participants from the first, second, and third years of the Paralegal Studies degree program were tasked with presenting legal arguments in a simulated appeal involving a wrongful dismissal action. The fact scenario required students to assess whether an employee had been constructively dismissed or had voluntarily resigned following a workplace dispute between the employee and her supervisor. Competitors were expected to reference relevant case law, demonstrate analytical reasoning, and apply effective oral advocacy skills.

The tryouts offered students a valuable opportunity to strengthen their mooting abilities in a realistic setting, while panelists provided detailed feedback to support their continued development.

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Bachelor of Paralegal Studies current students and graduates from left to right: Emily Clayton, Vir Rohera, Kiran Matharu, Mia Papazian and Aysha Patel

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