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STEP UP.
SPEAK OUT.
BE HEARD.

Professional dialogue, practical advocacy and moments that challenge you to think and speak with purpose.

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✦Present your case✦Build confidence✦Advocacy in action✦Professional dialogue✦Join the conversation

2026 / The inaugural competition

THE SOLICITOR MOOT.

A two-day virtual competition focused on the advocate's ability to analyze, persuade and respond under questioning.

Two divisions. One case.

YOUR ADVOCACY.

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divisions

Junior Counsel

For eligible undergraduate and college students, non-J.D. master’s students and qualifying recent graduates.

Senior Counsel

For eligible licensed P1 paralegals, NCA candidates and internationally trained lawyers, subject to the published criteria.

Eligibility restrictions apply, including the exclusion of domestic Canadian J.D. and LL.B. law students. Always review the organizer's complete rules before registering.

Official registration & rules

Before you register / a quick checklist

Read the division eligibility rules, including exclusions.

Review the oral advocacy format and team arrangements.

Confirm current registration terms directly with the organizer.

Check the official event details

Advocacy is a process

PREPARE.
PRESENT.
REFLECT.

Prepare

Shape a clear position and understand the problem.

Present

Make the argument and respond to questions.

Reflect

Use the experience to strengthen the next attempt.

Illustrative advocacy learning pathway; the official moot competition rules and schedule are provided by the organizer.

Your questions answered

Before you take the floor.

A quick guide to the published format of the inaugural Solicitor Moot.

Lady Justice statue representing advocacy and law

The event has Junior Counsel and Senior Counsel divisions with different eligibility rules for students, graduates, paralegals, NCA candidates and internationally trained lawyers. Review the full rules on the official registration page.

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