First Edition of the Julius Grey Moot Court Competition

What would your pleading look like if fundamental freedoms were truly at stake? Fasten your court tabs—this is the challenge encountered in the Julius Grey Moot Court Competition, organized as part of the Study Day marking the 50th anniversary of the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. The competition is inspired by Julius Grey's legacy, one of the lawyers who has appeared most frequently before the Supreme Court of Canada and who is widely recognized for his commitment to rights and freedoms.

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This competition will immerse you in the heart of current and complex debates. You will be confronted with a new fictitious Quebec law on the neutrality of public spaces, adopted notably following pressure from foreign governments. The Act raises significant questions relating to freedom of expression, freedom of association, and freedom of religion.

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For the duration of a pleading, you will be called upon to appear before the highest court in the country to defend the position of an intervener… whose identity you will only discover on the day of the competition!

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The competition will bring together six teams of two participants. During the preliminary rounds, each member will have five minutes to convince the Court; finalist teams will have ten minutes each, in addition to answering questions from the judges.

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Beyond this intense, formative, and stimulating experience, cash prizes of up to $200 will be awarded to the finalists.

Registration details and the competition rules will be available shortly.

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Form your team, sharpen your knowledge of the Quebec Charter, and prepare to plead where the law takes on its fullest meaning.