2010 of NOTE - College of Law - University of Saskatchewan

ICMC Moot Team left to right, Meredith James, Hiyasmin Matias,
Itemobong Umoh and Alex Tayco
Our Mooting Teams
College of Law Moot Teams
Deliver Outstanding Performances
McIntyre Cup / Sopinka Cup Trial Moot
Competition 2010
This year, the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Western
Canada Moot Team of Jennifer Barber, Ryan Lepage, Lana
Morelli, Yana Sobiski and coach Ashley Smith competed
at the McIntyre Cup Moot on February 12th and 13th in
Calgary, Alberta. Team members Ryan Lepage and Yana
Sobiski argued a fantastic trial against the University of
Alberta. The team finished in 2nd place in Western Canada
to the University of British Columbia (UBC) team.
From here, the team advanced to the national competition,
the Sopinka Cup, in Ottawa, Ontario the weekend of March
12th and 13th.
The U of S team placed second in the country and team
member Ryan Lepage won “best examination in chief,”
“best cross-examination” and “best overall advocate.”
Ryan will now travel to the next meeting of the American
College of Trial Lawyers to address their membership.
The U of S team was also treated to a fantastic reception
at the Supreme Court of Canada, attended by Chief
Justice McLachlin, Justice Binnie, Justice Rothstein and
Justice Cromwell. The team even received a tour “behind
the scenes” of the Supreme Court from Justice Binnie.
Western Moot Team with Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin,
left to right: Lana Morelli, Jennifer Barber, Ashley Smith,
Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Yana Sobiski, Ryan Lepage
McIntyre Cup / Sopinka Cup Trial Moot
Competition 2009
In 2009, the McIntyre Cup Moot Competition was won by
the Saskatchewan team of Glen Rutland, Breena Smith,
Jana Shoemaker and Blaine Beaven, with coaches Bill Roe
and Si Halyk.
Two students who participated in the 2009 Western
Canada Moot write about their experience.
Blaine Beaven – “The tryout seemed straight forward
enough – perform a cross examination on a witness.
However, as I was preparing I realized I had no idea how to
actually do that. I learned more about the practical applications
of evidence and court room procedure in the few
short months of doing the moot than in the rest of my law
school experience.”
Breena Smith – “The overall experience of being a member
of the Western Canadian moot team was extremely
rewarding. From a practical standpoint, preparing for
the criminal trial competition taught me how to work with
evidence and witnesses. This moot competition improved
my oral advocacy skills. Most importantly, this experience
inspired me.
Much of our team’s success was owed to our coach, Bill
Roe. He is a wonderful teacher. We also had the privilege
of working with and learning from other senior practitioners,
such as Si Halyk, Catherine Knox and Morris Bodnar.
Our team very much appreciates the wonderful support
that we have received from the Saskatchewan legal community.”
Western Canada Moot Team 2009 left to right: Glen Rutland,
Jana Shoemaker, Bill Roe, Breena Smith, Blaine Beaven
Western Canada Moot Team at the Sopinka Cup in Ottawa.
Left to right: Yana Sobiski, Lana Morelli, Ashley Smith, Ryan Lepage,
Jennifer Barber
Davies Moot in Securities Law 2010
The University of Saskatchewan Davies Moot team of
Steve Miazga, coach John Hampton, Loni da Costa, Julianna
Hill, Joseph Gill and Kashif Ahmed represented the
College of Law at the 2010 Davies Canadian Corporate/
Securities Law Moot the weekend of March 5th and 6th in
Toronto held at the Federal Court of Canada.
The U of S team was awarded 3rd place, nationally,
winning three out of the four argued rounds. This marks
the first time a University of Saskatchewan law team has
placed in the top three teams. This year eleven law school
teams from across Canada competed in this Moot.
At a reception hosted by the Davies Ward firm in downtown
Toronto, the U of S team also met and networked
with Canada’s leading practitioners and judges in corporate
and securities law.
Davies Moot Team left to right: Steve Miazga, coach John Hampton,
Julianna Hill, Joseph Gill, Kashif Ahmed
Jessup Moot in International Law 2010
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Law College Jessup
team placed second in the memorial (written argument)
competition of the Canadian rounds of the 2010
Jessup International Law Moot competition. This year’s
competition was hosted by Osgoode Hall Law School
in Toronto from March 17 to 20. The U of S was represented
by Tyler Dahl, Adryan Toth, John Sanche, Joanne
Colledge, Gadhi Cruz and Ruth Thompson (coach). Professors
Robin Hansen and Heather Heavin were also Jessup
faculty advisors. Third-year student Evan Thompson,
who was a Jessup mooter last year, as well as several fac-
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