Moots for Credit

BC Law Schools Competitive Moot — sponsored by Rush Ihas Hardwick

The BC Law Schools Moot is the “grudge match” between UBC, UVic and TRU. The moot generally focuses on a civil case and is argued before sitting judges of the BC superior courts. The competition rotates between Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. The coaches of the moot are Catherine McMillan of the Department of Justice and Danielle Ching McNamee of Smith Law Group. The team consists of 4 oralists and 1 researcher.

TRU Law placed first in 2015 and 2024.

Davies Corporate/Securities Moot — sponsored by Poulus Ensom Smith

The Davies Corporate/Securities Moot is a moot focused on corporate law issues. The problem is typically based on an actual court decision. The competition takes place in Toronto. The team is coached by Chelsea Hunter of Blakes, James Reid of Miller Thomson, both in Calgary and Joe Ensom of Poulus Ensom Smith, LLP in Vancouver. The team consists of 4 oralists and 1 researcher.

Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Law Moot

The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law Moot focuses on issues of immigration, refugee and citizenship law. The moot is one of Canada’s newest moots, beginning in 2020–21. TRU Law sent its first team in 2021–22. The moot is coached by David Knapp and Kevin Spykerman, of the Department of Justice in Ontario. The team consists of 4 oralists and 1 researcher.

TRU Law placed second in 2024.

TRU Law placed first in 2023.

Jessup International Law Moot — sponsored by Gillespie & Company

The Jessup Moot focuses on international public law. It is one of the oldest moots, beginning in 1960. In 2024, 674 teams from 100 countries participated in the Jessup. The coaches are Alex Devitt and Natasha Little, TRU Law Jessup alumni. The team consists of 4 oralists and 1 researcher.

TRU Law won Top Applicant Memorial in 2022.

TRU Law advanced to the White & Case Advanced Rounds of the Jessup’s Global Rounds in 2021.

Wilson Moot

The Wilson Moot addresses administrative and constitutional law issues. It focuses on issues of equality and issues of particular concern to women and minority groups. The coaches of the moot are Brodie Noga of Osler LLP, Jane Mayfield of Lawson Lundell and Sergio Ortega and Karin Kotliarsky, both of the Ministry of the Attorney General. The team consists of 4 oralists and 1 researcher.

TRU Law won First Place Facta in 2018.

MacIntyre Cup

The MacIntyre Cup is the Western Canadian round of the Sopinka Cup — a criminal law trial advocacy moot. The top teams proceed to the Sopinka Cup in Ottawa. The coaches are Kelly Melnyk of BC Prosecutions and Iain Currie of Cundari Seibel LLP. The team consists of two members.

TRU Law alumni Kelly Fortune was awarded Top Opening at the MacIntyre in 2022.

TRU Law finished second in 2019 and advanced to the Sopinka Cup that year.

TRU Law hosted the MacIntyre in 2019.

Kawaskimhon Moot

The Kawaskimhon Moot focuses on Aboriginal and Indigenous legal issues. The word Kawaskimhon means “to speak with knowledge” in the Cree language. The moot itself is a negotiation, with teams representing a variety of parties (e.g., First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities, regional and national Aboriginal organizations, government parties, and industry actors). The moot focuses on negotiation and consensus-building to resolve problems. Teams may be required to draft written proposals that outline their negotiation. The coaches are by Chrystie Stewart from Stewart & Springford, LLP and Murray Sholty at TRU Law. Please contact either for more information about team selection. The team consists of 4 members and 1 researcher.

TRU Law hosted the Kawaskimhon in 2024.

National Family Law Negotiation Moot

The Western Canadian Family Law Moot was established in 2019–20, and TRU Law sent its first team in 2020–21. The Family Law Moot focuses on negotiations around a family law dispute. The coaches are Amanda Winters from Farris LLP and Sara Hilliard from MJB Lawyers. The team consists of 4 members.

TRU Law placed first in 2023.