History
The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot ("The Isaac") is a competitive, for-credit moot historically held at the Ontario Court of Appeal. It is named after the late Chief Justice of the Federal Court, Julius Alexander Isaac, who was the first Black judge to sit on the Federal Court of Canada. Every year since 2008, the Moot has focused on an area of law in which issues of equity and diversity arise.


REAL JUDGES
The final round of the Moot features a panel of sitting judges. In the past, the final round has been judged by justices from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The first-place winner is invited to compete at the National Convention of the American National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition (TMMCC). The competitors in the TMMCC come from all across the US, and must win regional competitions before moving on to the main event
BEAUTIFUL VENUE
The Isaac Moot is typically held at the Ontario Court of Appeal, which is located in historic Osgoode Hall in the heart of downtown Toronto. In addition to hosting ONCA, Osgoode Hall has a storied history in Canada's legal community since it was built in the late 1800's, and is Canadian National Historic Monument.
GREAT NETWORKING
The Moot provides an excellent opportunity for networking with peers at other law schools, with practicing lawyers, and even judges. Further, it is an opportunity to show off your skills in front of lawyers from some of the best law firms in Canada.
Important Dates
Monday, October 3, 2022
Online Registration Opens
Friday, October 7, 2022
Moot Question Released
Friday, November 4, 2022
Deadline for Online Registration
Monday, November 7, 2022
Official Moot Package sent to Participants
Friday, November 26, 2022
Deadline for Receipt of Clarification Questions on Moot Program and Rules
Monday, December 5, 2022
Answers to Clarification Questions Released
Friday, January 6, 2023
Deadline for Submission of an Electronic (PDF) Respondent and Appellant Facta
Monday, January 9, 2023
Electronic Copies of each team facta sent to the Opposing Team’s designated person
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Saturday, February 4, 2023
Moot Completion
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Award Ceremony & Reception in the evening
For questions, you may contact:
Chinonso Ekeanyanwu
moot@blsacanada.com
National Moot Director, 2022-2023
BLSA Canada | AEND Canada
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Important Documents
Official Moot Problem
2023 Official Moot Problem Document
Official Rules
Additional Documents
2023 Julius Alexander Isaac Moot - Important Dates
Oral Argument Scoring Sheet - Appellant Team
Oral Argument Scoring Sheet - Respondent Team
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