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Walsh Family Law Moot

Walsh Family Law Moot

The Walsh Family Law Moot Competition (external link)  is the premier competitive moot in Canada in the area of family law. An appellate moot, students practice their written and oral advocacy with a real case chosen by the Walsh Family Law Moot committee.Team Composition.

Team Members

  • 4 Oralists
  • 1 Researcher

Total: 5 Participants

Date Estimates

Competition Day: Beginning of March

Factum Due Date:

  • Appellant Factum: Beginning of February
  • Respondent Factum: End of February

Location: Osgoode Hall, Toronto, ON

Course Credit

Participation in the moot is recognized under the course JUR 301 Moot Court Competition, offered during the Winter semester.

Prerequisite Courses

Participants are required to have completed JUR 202 Family Law and JUR 305 Moot and Advocacy Skills, offered in the Fall semester.

Tryout Process

Oralists qualify for the Walsh Family Law Moot through the McCarthy Tétrault Cup held in May. The researcher qualifies by application in September.