Osgoode Hall Law School has solidified its reputation for excellence in advocacy with two major mooting victories on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The school captured the National Championship in the Canadian rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Ottawa and was also crowned Moot Champions at the Warren K. Winkler Class Actions Moot in Toronto.
Osgoode Wins First Jessup National Title in Decades
Competing in Ottawa, Osgoode secured its first National Champion title in decades at the Jessup Moot, the world’s most prestigious international law moot court competition. After sweeping all six preliminary rounds and the semi-final, the team now advances to the international rounds in Washington, D.C., from March 29 to April 5, 2025, where they will be one of three teams representing Canada on the global stage.
The Osgoode team consists of:
- Applicants: Patrick Weston & Lochlann Kerr
- Respondents: Shahbaz Khan & David Jones
- Researcher: Seliya Mawani
Their exceptional advocacy was recognized with multiple awards:
- First-place Applicant memorial
- Second-place Respondent memorial
- Top memorial pair
- Top oralists: 2nd place – David Jones, 5th place – Shahbaz Khan, 10th place – Lochlann Kerr
The team credits much of its success to its dedicated alumni coaches Nolan Wilson, Jason Alsbergas, and Alexandra Robbins, as well as previous contributions from former coaches Nicholas Arruda and Alejandra Encinales.
Osgoode Triumphs at Winkler Class Actions Moot
Meanwhile, in Toronto, Osgoode claimed another Moot Championship at the Warren K. Winkler Class Actions Moot, held at McCarthy Tétrault. The competition simulates a class certification hearing in a motions court, and Osgoode’s Defendant Team, represented by Eric Charters and Conner Lowes, emerged victorious over McGill University in the finals.
- Top Team – Moot Champions
- Top Overall Defendant Team
- Top Oralist – Eric Charters
The full Osgoode team included:
- Coaches: Jody Brown & Devon Kapoor
- Mooters: Ryan Pedersen, Ziv Barancik, Eric Charters, Conner Lowes
- Researcher: Dilara Bektas
A Historic Day for Osgoode Advocacy
With back-to-back wins in the Winkler and Jessup Moots, Osgoode Hall Law School continues to showcase its excellence in mooting. These victories not only reflect the school’s deep talent pool but also highlight the impact of its strong alumni coaching network. As the Jessup team prepares for the international rounds, Osgoode’s mooting legacy is stronger than ever.