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UGMT Undergraduate Mock Trials Canada

Welcome to Undergraduate Mock Trials Canada, Canada's fully established undergraduate-level mock tri CLAUSE is dedicated to student success.

Created by CLAUSE, Undergraduate Mock Trials (UGMT) is a competition that brings students in touch with the legal system in Canada and helps them understand the process that a lawyer goes through to reach trial. From pressing charges to the final verdict, participants will be immersed deeply into the rich, and sometimes arbitrary, events that test lawyers everyday. CLAUSE is a federal, nonprofit o

rganization created and managed by students. Recognizing the need for more law-related opportunities at the undergraduate level, CLAUSE aims to fill the void by recruiting students to engage in project management related to the field of law.

07/26/2023

📢 Attention Future Lawyers! Did you miss us?

We're back with a highly anticipated Law School Information Weekend. 2 days, 1 hour each, meet 5 JD students (Sat) and 5 lawyers (Sun) to receive exclusive first-hand information on the behind-the-scenes of law school and the legal field.

🗓️ Registration closes tomorrow at 11:59 pm EST ⏰ There are less than 48 hours to secure your spot for FREE! 📝

Open to ALL students in both high school and university.

There are still limited spots available ⚡️ so don't miss this chance to gain a competitive edge in your journey toward becoming a seasoned legal professional.

EVENT DETAILS: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvGXcTLLYMQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
👉 SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/LVby1hKDNYgB8k119 👈

02/25/2023

There are now less than FIVE hours to go before our criminal division applications close!!!

Apply by 11:59pm EST tonight with friends or individually via https://forms.gle/xQosDsuT6th2tBmf7 for a chance to win a cash prize and become a certified mock lawyer.

Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/ugmtcanada/ for live updates and shoot us a dm if you have any questions!

To learn more about us, check out https://ugmt.mystrikingly.com/

02/17/2023

Want to find a certified and professional experience to add to your resume or law school application?

Looking for a place to gain hands-on legal knowledge and skills for Canadian courtrooms?

Or do you simply want to meet other like-minded peers, build lifelong friendships and explore your interests in the legal field together?

UGMT is a nationwide mock trial competition established in 2012 that connects students and legal professionals across Canada. We are hosting our annual criminal division in March where students get to play the role of lawyers and witnesses while being judged by licensed attorneys. Participants will compete as the crown or defence team in a criminal case that we have prepared. During our trials, you will learn how to make arguments and objections, present evidence, and formal courtroom decorum. ALL TRIALS ARE HELD ON ZOOM making it easily accessible from wherever you are.

Over the past 11 years, we have served students across various schools and programs. Including pre-law, business, science, math, arts and more. Therefore, no mock trial experience or prior legal knowledge is necessary.

Apply by FRIDAY the 24th of February at 11:59pm EST with friends or individually via https://forms.gle/xQosDsuT6th2tBmf7 for a chance to win a cash prize and become a certified mock lawyer.

For questions or more info, check out https://ugmt.mystrikingly.com/

02/08/2023

Attention undergraduates!

Applications for our Winter 2023 Criminal Division are now officially open!! (See end of post for link to apply)

This term, we will be hosting a series of virtual criminal trials where students will receive mentorship from JD candidates, as well as a chance to learn and compete in front of over 5 licensed attorneys 👩🏻‍⚖️🧑🏻‍⚖️👨🏻‍⚖️where you will learn what it takes to be a successful lawyer, and how to professionally present yourselves in a court setting.

We may also be hosting an in-person social event that includes our award ceremony and a chance to personally meet your lawyers and other guest speakers. To find out more, check out the last page of our application form!

Apply via https://forms.gle/xhHPDXmK7zcF1LwP6 individually or with friends by Saturday February 18th 11:59pm EST for a chance to interact with real lawyers and work with like-minded students who all have passion for the Law ⚖️✨

01/25/2023

Our first virtual event of the year is happening this Saturday the 28th of January at 12pm EST, and you can sign up right here: forms.gle/UF2XM41ARUVH9wRL8

We are very excited to be able to get the chance to help undergraduate students get a jist of life in law school and what a career in the legal field may look like. We would also like to thank our guest speakers & law students/graduates Joel, Ali, Nivedita, and Mustafa for being willing to answer all of your questions this upcoming Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there!

Want to know a little more about our guest speakers? Take a look through the slides posted below.

11/04/2022

Want to have a chance at leading one of Canada's largest mock trial competitions? Or looking to expand your experiences in working with attorneys and other legal professionals?

UGMT is back and looking for the newest members of our 2022-23 Executive Team!

We are looking for students who have a passion for organising professional events and love being a team player! Prior experience in mock trials or legal studies is a plus but not required, as long as you are passionate about leadership and UGMT's success. We are now preparing for our upcoming criminal trials, law school info sessions and brand-new social events to help connect students who are interested in the law.

Available positions are as follows:
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Affiliations
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Events
Vice President of Finance
(All VPs are eligible to be selected as our 2023-24 President, read the application form for more info)

Please fill out https://forms.gle/MuwyFvY71MRMEuBAA by Friday Nov 18th, 2022 at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be contacted within 24 hours after the deadline, and virtual interviews will begin Monday Nov 21st.

11/25/2021

Hi all,

Here are your winners from our most recent division of criminal trials. We would like to thank everyone who showed interest or participated in our trials - it is with your continued support and enthusiasm, that we are able to keep doing such rewarding work virtually.

We want to of course also give a big congratulations to all our winners for their exceptional performances. Our judges thoroughly enjoyed their time in our courtrooms. On that note, we would like to thank our judges and the panel from our closing ceremony. Our participants have definitely gained a lot of valuable feedback and insight from the time you have given us.

This marks the end of our Fall 2021 Criminal Division, and thanks again to everyone who took part in it. See you again for our 2022 civil trials!

11/20/2021

Attention undergraduates!!

As we wrap up another term of successful virtual trials, we will be hosting a closing ceremony for our Fall 2021 Criminal Division. The event will take place on Zoom THIS Sunday the 21st of November, and is open for registration as well, since we will have another panel of JD students eager to share their experiences and insights with you!

Sign up here https://forms.gle/hGABhHqGzxJ27EMM6 to find out who the winning teams and outstanding individuals are for this term, and for the opportunity to ask JD students any questions you have about law school!

Should you have any questions or concerns, our dms are always open!

11/18/2021

We want to thank all of our participants for their enthusiasm and professionalism during our first trials for the term. Our judges thoroughly enjoyed everyone's performance, and we hope you all had a great time too!

Here is the schedule for our final trial - congratulations to Team Rowe and Cote for their outstanding performances. This term, we will be doing something a little different! We are now opening up the final trial for spectators, just sign up via this link: https://forms.gle/UjztMRYWhyabARjf7

And we will see you on Saturday!

11/13/2021

Attention participants,

We hope you are as excited as we are for our first round of trials tomorrow. Now it's time to meet you judges!

Click on each of their pictures to read more about them, and don't forget to check our their websites in our captions too.

See you!

11/08/2021

Hello everyone,

Here is the team schedule for our first trial that will take place on Zoom this Saturday:

The crown counsel will be responsible for proving that the accused is guilty beyond reasonable doubt; the defence counsel’s primary objective will be to provide reasonable doubt and ensure that their client receives a fair trial while striving for the best possible outcome.

Let us know what other trial tips you would like to see in the next few days!

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to:
- message us here
- or dm https://www.instagram.com/ugmtcanada/
- or email [email protected]

11/06/2021

Attention criminal trial participants:

It's time to meet your mentors for the 2021 Fall Criminal Division!!

Click on each of their pictures to find our more about what your mentors are excited to bring to UGMT this term and their experiences in law school!

See you soon.

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