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Julius Alexander Isaac Moot

Julius Alexander Isaac Moot group shot

The Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) is a student-led, non-profit organization. In 2012, the moot (external link)  was renamed in honor of Julius Alexander Isaac, the late Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal and the first Black judge to serve on the Federal Court of Canada. Since its inception in 2008, The Isaac has annually explored legal fields where questions of equity and diversity hold significant relevance. The Moot takes the form of a fictional appeal of a real case.

Team Composition

  • 4 Oralists
  • 1 Researcher

Total: 5 Participants

Date Estimates

Competition Day: At the beginning of February

Factum Due Date: Due in the middle of January

Location: Ontario Court of Appeal, 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 take JUR 305 Moot and Advocacy Skills, offered in the Fall semester.

Tryout Process

Oralists qualify for the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot through the McCarthy Tétrault Cup held in May, along with consultation with BLSA. The researcher qualifies by application in September.