Gryphons Category
When was the University of Guelph founded?
1964
When were law school applications due within this years cycle?
November 1, 2023
When was the Canadian Criminal Code signed?
1892
How many members are on the GPLS executive team?
16
What is mooting?
A moot court competition simulates a court hearing (usually an appeal against a final decision), in which participants analyze a problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions, and present oral arguments.
How many credits are required to graduate?
20
What are 2 required components of a law school application?
1. LSAT
2. Personal Statement
3. Letters of Recommendation
4. General Application
When was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms signed?
1982
Who is the GPLS secretary? (who sends out the large majority of our emails)
What moot competition did GPLS moot team attend the weekend of November 25?
Highland Cup at UTSC
What college are JLS, POLS & CJPP associated with?
College of Social & Applied Human Sciences
What is Dalhousie University's full law school name?
Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned according to what section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Section 9
How many guest speakers attended GPLS x GEMA's legal industry night event?
7
Name 1 reason why mooting is beneficial:
1. oral advocacy skills
2. case knowledge, legal research skills
3. required by many accredited JD programs
The University has 7 colleges, name at least 4:
1. College of Arts
2. College of Biological Science
3. Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
4. College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
5. College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
6. Ontario Agricultural College
7. Ontario Veterinary College
What are the top 3 law schools in Canada?
1. University of Toronto
2. Mcgill University
3. University of British Columbia
How many section's are in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
34
Who are this year's co-directors of law admissions?
2. Jacob Miller
What is the confessions rule, cited in R V. Tessier?
A confession forced from the mind by the flattery of hope, or by the torture of fear” was inadmissible at trial
Name 1 of the 3 founding Guelph colleges:
1. Ontario Agricultural College
2. Ontario Veterinary College
3. Macdonald Institute
What is the newest law school in Canada?
Who is the current Attorney General of Ontario?
What programs are the 2 GPLS presidents Dita and Yuha in?
Yuha: Government Economics and Management (GEM)
Dita: Political Science
What is the collateral facts rule cited in R v. Sameniego?
Prohibits calling evidence solely to contradict a witness on a collateral fact.