How to Law Abroad * From Paris, With Love * Western Moot Team Advances to Sopinka Cup * Witness for a Day * (Belated) 2015 Caveat Lector Oscar Picks * The 46th Legal Follies Variety Show a Resounding Success * Saddle Pals, Part II: The Second Ex-cerpt from Ian and Fil’s Novel * CLA Presents: Assassins the Mu-sical * Dare to Dream Program Gives Elementary School Students

a Glimpse into the Legal World

The Vol. 11, Issue 3

Caveat Lector

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Craig Mracek

Have you thought about combining your legal edu-cation with a passion for travel? If so, you may want to consider a summer internship. Many organisations such as Canadian Lawyers Abroad have fast approach-ing deadlines while others, like the UN, have rolling applications. In either case, applications usually don’t take very much effort so even if you’re only somewhat interested, why not throw your name into the hat? You can always say no later whereas you miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take.

Last summer, I interned with the International Com-mission of Jurists in Kenya (ICJ-Kenya). First off, yes, there were baby elephants, and baby monkeys, and baby monkeys riding backwards on baby elephants. Back to the legalese: the placement had me working with the Human Rights Protection Programme, one of ICJ-Kenya’s four main areas of focus (the others being Democratisation, Access to Justice and International Cooperation). To be perfectly honest, I didn’t have a clue what someone with just one year at law school could possibly contribute to a completely alien judi-cial system (getting coffee, perhaps?). The support at ICJ was exceptional with a full team of lawyers on hand to answer any questions that came up (and there were plenty).

Far from being a water boy, my daily work had me attending constitutional conferences, training pro bono paralegals, and writing and editing legal research piec-es for publication. Since I didn’t want to be complete-ly incompetent, I read until my eyes bled trying to get caught up on fifty years of legal developments since Kenya’s independence from the UK. The result? I’m still incompetent. At least now I know some Kenyan law.

Don’t believe everything you read in the papers. News outlets make money by selling every terrorist activ-ity that happens overseas. You know what doesn’t sell? Good news stories. Is Nairobi dangerous? Sure. Is Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside dangerous? Of course! Just use some good sense and there’s no need for paranoia. Except for rogue hippo attacks. Enough said.

The highlight of the internship was (and always is no matter where you travel) the people. I was fortunate to meet such a wide variety of people. From victims of sexual and gender-based violence to the Chief Justice of Kenya; from the Dean of Oxford Law to paralegals in our access to justice network. These opportunities simply don’t exist for law students in Canada. Even Professor Roach and Justice Sharpe stopped by from Canada… and the list goes on. Imagine having a ca-

sual chat with the Kenyan equivalent of good ol’ Bev McLachlin over coffee. I was so nervous meeting these people that I regularly dropped my dignity at the door while trying to intro-duce myself.

I played in a couple of soccer tournaments, ran a half-marathon in a game park, chilled on a gorgeous beach in Mombasa, rented a car and road tripped through Uganda, climbed a mountain into the DRC and sat nose to nose with a silverback gorilla. If you’re not as adventurous and instead want to get a jump on an academic career, I had three articles published online while I was in Kenya with one being re-printed in Nairobi Law Monthly. I’m now working on a case-book for Kenyan students of constitutional law and am a founding member and editorial board member of Justice Journal.

Interning is what you make of it. If you expect a western experience where your principal regularly hands you files to work through, you’re setting your-self up for disappointment. If you have an open heart and mind, are self-motivated and want to expand your horizons, an overseas internship may be what you’re looking for.

If you have any questions about interning abroad, just ask me about the time I got drunk with some locals in a Ugandan brothel on the side of a mountain. If that sounds boring you should probably just stay at home.

TOP TEN REASONS TO INTERN ABROAD

10. It sets you apart on your resume. A great conversa-tion starter in those interviews9. Flexibility. Internships can be four weeks or four months. Choose what works for you8. Learn a different legal system to deepen your un-derstanding and appreciation of Canadian law7. Explore a new country, people, culture. Where do you want to go?6. Make connections with international lawyers and law firms (BigLaw!)5. Improve your language skills or learn a new lan-guage4. Earn academic credit: transfer your experiences into an IDR when you return to law school3. Develop your research and writing skills2. Have fun during one of your last full summer vaca-tions!!

And the number one reason to intern abroad...:

1. Hot foreign accents. Need I say more?

“How to Law Abroad”

Talon Regent

My thumbs go down to both liver pâté and steak tar-tare. They are quite poten-tially the worst that French cuisine has to offer. Other than that, there is pretty much nothing negative to say about my Mediation Moot experience.The competition was in-credible. Team Destiny, aka The USask Mediation Moot

Team, faced off against two teams from India, a team from Kosovo, and a team from Nigeria. In total, there were 66 teams from around the world. Antarctica was the only continent that did not send a team, but I blame that more on the chilling effect from the cold war in the re-gion than on a lack of funding for education. All of the competitors from around the world were very sharp. None of them knew where Saskatchewan was, but I could not convince any of them that we were between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.During the mediations, we had to deal with strong ac-cents, language barriers, exhaustion, illness, a mediator acting like a dictator, and judges giving inconsistent

advice. However, we also got to deal with some of the most renowned professionals in the area and some of the brightest students in law with a passion for dis-pute resolution. Every student at this competition had excellent skills. The Finnish team was sly enough to use their perceived lack of English skills to their own advantage – turning their weakness into a strength. Several students had competed internationally in sim-ilar competitions before and other students had work experience in negotiation and mediation.With fierce competition like that, Team Destiny was the only team in our pool to be distinguished from the

rest. We were given the stereotypically Cana-dian award for “Best Relationship Building with the Other Team”. Though the criteria is

somewhat complex, it does feel a bit like the award for “being the nicest”. However, it was hard to complain - especially when the award ceremony took place in a private club own by a French monarch. The wine was fantastic, the hors d’oeuvres (other than the liver pâté) were delicious, the paintings/tapestries/sculptures were beautiful, and the a cappella band was moving.This was an unforgettable experience and an opportu-nity everyone should try out for.

FROM PARIS, WITH LOVE

“Antarctica was the only continent that did not send a team, but I blame that more on the chill-ing effect from the cold war in the region than on a lack of funding for education.”

FROM PARIS,

2015 Western Moot Team

Your Western Canada Moot team is off to the Sopinka Cup! We placed second at the McIntyre Cup on February 7 and have our sights set on defeating all competition in Ottawa this March.

With regard to the McIntyre Cup, the tone was set early on with preliminary objections to some of Calgary’s mo-tions and a few more objections in their direct examinations. Although tensions were high, the trial went well. Seeing our fellow students in the gallery, as well as the alumni support of Nathanial Day and Grace Waschuk, was inexpressibly encouraging. Ultimately, Calgary’s efforts were “not enough” to defeat us, and assessors Chief Justice Popescul, Aaron Fox, and Michael Segu advanced us to the national stage.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of those who have volunteered: we could not have done it without you! The support we have received from our peers has been both abundant and varied. From mock witnesses, volun-teering class notes, to words of encouragement, all of your support has been greatly appreciated! Thank you to Professor Heavin and Michelle Halvorson for organizing the weekend, which went off without a hitch. Lastly, we owe all of our success to our devoted coach, Ashley Smith.

We will be posting another witness list asking for more volunteers as we prepare for Nationals. We hope to see you at our practices!

Your Western Canada Moot Team, Bruce, Brooke, Sean, and Steven

WESTERN MOOT TEAM ADVANCES TO SOPINKA CUP

Caeli MacPherson

I sat in the witness box, sweating under the stress of cross-exam-ination, trying to remember what I had told the cops in my witness statement. What was it Tommy had said to me at the bar that night? The crown was cross exam-ining me and I couldn’t remember

anything anymore. How much did I have to drink at the bar that night? Why was I suddenly drawing a blank? Why couldn’t I remember?

Oh, that’s right - because I wasn’t actually at the bar, I wasn’t the one who was involved in the incident, and I don’t know anyone named Tommy. I was just a fake witness - a volunteer for the Western Moot team. For about half-an-hour on Sunday afternoon I pretended to be a witness in a criminal trial. Even though I was just pretending to be a witness, the trial felt pretty real. The team did a great job of acting out their roles as crown and defense counsel.

The Western Moot team will be competing for the So-pinka Cup on March 13-14. Every year, they ask their fellow classmates to volunteer a bit of time so that they can attack them in court. This year’s team is vicious, ready to tear apart your story at the first sign of incon-sistencies. Brooke, Sean, Bruce and Steven have proven themselves to be capable of handling their own in a moot courtroom.

Our judicial system is founded on the presumption of innocence of an accused which requires a skilled defence lawyer to fight for the protection of the inno-cence of their client. Thus, Steven and Bruce, acting as the defence counsel were defending not only their cli-ent, but also the integrity of the whole judicial process. Regardless of Steven’s attempts to eviscerate my credi-bility, I think the judges believed my story. I was shak-ing sitting in the witness box pretending to be the not so innocent victim of a violent assault. They jumped at every opportunity to undermine my credibility and left

me basically sobbing in the witness box.

Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little bit. I didn’t really cry and no one actually attacked me. Truthfully, it was a lot of fun and everyone (except Steven) was very nice to me. Though I was very nervous to be acting as a witness in front of real professionals, it all turned out well. Brooke was very kind as she lead me through my statement. Don’t let her sometimes timid voice fool you. Brooke is a wolf in (very fashionable) sheep’s clothing. And, her co-counsel Sean was ready and eager to object on my behalf when the defence’s cross

examination was out of bounds.

The moral of this story is that you should volunteer

for all the moot teams. The College of Law prides itself on its longstanding tradition of participating in moots; this sometimes requires the participation of more than just the moot teams themselves. The Western Moot team needs as many different people as possible to volunteer as witnesses. This allows them to prepare for different versions of witness testimony and be ready for as many variations as possible.

P.S., I’m kidding about Steven. He’s really a very nice guy.

WITNESS FOR A DAY

“They jumped at every opportunity to undermine my credibility and left me basically sobbing in the witness box.”

Keith Barron

Too busy with moots, papers, exams, and blowing them off to go drinking to stay up-to-date on all the latest entertainment news? Worry not! The Caveat has you covered with our Oscar picks and highlights for all the top categories. Unfortunately, it turns out the author also hasn’t had time to see a single movie this year, didn’t watch this year’s Academy Awards, and didn’t tell us until the submission deadline. In light of these circumstances, we’ve decided to publish it anyways rather than deny you, The Reader, of this valuable insight. Besides, how hard could it be?

BEST ACTORSteve Carell - FoxcatcherSteve Carell plays an uptight British duke who falls in love with a wacky protester trying to ban fox hunting and this uplifting rom-com. He has great chemistry with, oh, let’s say Tilda Swinton, while their charm-ing romance is a pursuit as exciting as any fox hunt. Except not really because fox hunts involve horses and dogs and actually sound pretty awesome except for the whole hurting an adorable fox at the end part. Unfor-tunately, Carell’s lackluster British accent dooms him. No Oscar.

Eddie Redmayne - The Theory of EverythingSublime depths of emotion are explored by a nuanced performance. However, Redmayne looks kinda like a nerd doing it. No Oscar.

Bradley Cooper - American SniperReprising his role as Rocket Racoon was rather jarring in an otherwise bleak movie. However, you could re-ally feel his furry little heart breaking with grief when Iraq’s Sunni minority attempts to establish their role in government by turning to the Infinity Stone. Too much CGI. No Oscar.

Michael Keaton - Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Looks almost nothing like a bird. No Oscar.

The WinnerBenedict Cumberbatch - The Imitation GameBenny’s performance celebrates two longstanding Hollywood traditions: straight actors portraying gay icons, and cheekbones that women inexplicably love. I’ll be surprised if they even bother with the other names and the drumroll for this category. Clear win-ner.

BEST ACTRESS

Marion Cotillard - Two Days, One NightA talented woman I’ve never heard of portrays some-thing happening over a weekend. Unfortunately, her name sounds European. No Oscar.

Felicity Jones - The Theory of EverythingNice try, editors. Felicity Jones is clearly the name of like some detective heroine or maybe the alter ego of a superhero who gets psychic visions of crimes before they happen. There’s no way this is a real actress. No Oscar.

Julianne Moore - Still AliceI can’t figure out if the title for this movie means that a woman named Alice is staying the same, or that she’s not moving forward in li… OH WAIT I GET IT. Even the title is killing it on the acting front. I bet Ms. Moore totally deserves the win but won’t get it. No Oscar.

Rosamund Pike - Gone GirlShe’s probably a great actor but the movie is all about how she isn’t in some place. I mean, how can she do any acting if she’s not even there most of the time? No Oscar.

The WinnerReese Witherspoon - WildReese Witherspoon plays a woman who is middle aged-ish and has achieved a certain level of under-standing of her life that makes her relatable, but still has some aching question lurking within herself that she must explore while completing an elaborate meta-phor. Reese Witherspoon is on the verge of turning 40 and being whisked out of Hollywood forever by Meryl Streep, who conducts a Highlander-style bloodsport

(BELATED) CAVEAT 2015 OSCAR PICKS

every year to determine the lone American actress Hollywood will consider relevant past middle age. There can be only one. The Academy will probably give her an Oscar this year followed by a Lifetime Achievement Award next year.

BEST PICTURE

American SniperI’ve heard about this one because Jesse Ventura is su-ing somebody. I’m old enough that Jesse Ventura is a nostalgic figure so inherently this movie is terrible for opposing him. No Oscar.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)This movie is apparently about a former superhero who is also a bird, and who is so deep and edgy that his name requires a parenthetical reminder of his own enlightenment. This dude is probably worse than that guy in your first year of undergrad who read Siddhar-tha and then explained to everyone who didn’t leave fast enough the ways in which it parallels his own journey through life. No one likes that guy. No Oscar.

BoyhoodI hate children. No Oscar.

The Grand Budapest HotelWes Anderson’s latest, staring several people I’ve never heard of and, I assume, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. What really makes this movie so remarkable is the soundtrack involving moving vocals and lots of people playing acoustic guitars on the tiny high-up strings while being charmingly up-beat. It will nev-er win because it’s not quite depressing enough. No Oscar.

The Imitation GameProbably a great movie that captures the personal turmoil of a misunderstood genius against the dimly lit background of London during wartime. This will totally get Brokebacked; everyone will say “I thought it should have won”, but the winner will be anything else because the Academy voters are older than hack-neyed attempts to derive humour from Oscar nomina-tions lists. No Oscar.

The Theory of EverythingEither a movie about nerds in love that lands awk-wardly between a Beautiful Mind and the Big Bang Theory, or a pretentious indie documentary for people

who wish What the Bleep do We Know was an hour longer. Either way, I probably hate anyone who likes this movie. No Oscar.

WhiplashA movie called Whiplash came out this year? No Oscar.

The WinnerSelmaA surprise spin-off movie about Marge Simpson’s older sister. Always depicted as just one voice from a two-headed ogre, this shocking biopic probably plumbs the depths of a tortured soul forever robbed of her voice by cruel cartoon overlords and a lifetime of smoking. Or so I assume. This will probably win.

Meghan Vanderkuur

The 46th Legal Follies Variety Show was a huge suc-cess! The Legal Follies Board and the show partic-ipants put on a highly delightful and truly enjoyable production. The lineup for the show consisted of the traditional favourites, including: The Dissent, The Hallmeyers, Ladies’ Kickline, and Bollywood. Adding to The Dissent’s performance on Saturday evening was a special guest appearance by former Dean, Judge Sanjeev Anand, who wowed the audience with his percussion expertise. Additional acts ranged from hilarious skits, to remarkable musical perfor-mances, to impressive dance routines. Such perfor-mances made clear that we have several extremely talented, and quite hilarious, law students among us.

The Broadway Theatre was filled with a highly enthu-siastic and energetic audience for both shows. While the Friday night show was well attended, the Saturday night show was completely sold out. Audience mem-bers consisted of law students as well as members of the local community and numerous U of S College of Law alumni.

This year, the Legal Follies Board selected Big Broth-ers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area to be the recipi-ents of the monies raised from the show. Through the

development and implementation of a wide range of mentoring programs, this charity facilitates life-chang-ing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential. Positive impacts have resulted in a strong growth and demand for par-ticular programs, including Go Girls!/Game On and Club Connect. As a result, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area plans to use the funds from the show to meet the financial demands associated with these particular programs.

The Board was able to raise funds for this chairty through the sale of show tickets, raffle tickets, and man calendars. Additionally, the Board received sev-eral donations from Saskatchewan’s legal, business, and local communities. From sales and donations, the Board was able to raise a total of approximately $12,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and Area!

As this year’s producer, I was responsible for the overall organization and production of the show. While such a position demanded a substantial amount

of hard work, time, and dedication, it was a truly re-warding experience. Not only was I able to make one of law school’s most enjoyable events possible, but I also had the opportunity to partake in raising a sub-stantial amount of funds for a wonderful cause. During this year’s show, I also had the pleasure of participat-ing in three acts. Partaking in these performances was a highly enjoyable and fun experience that provided me with the privilege of working with three amazing groups of people. I am so fortunate and thankful to have had the experience of organizing and participat-ing in such a successful production!

“From sales and donations, the Board was able to raise a total of approxi-mately $12,000 for Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Saskatoon and Area!”

The 46th Legal Follies Variety Show A Resounding Success

The Coyote Kid rode into town on a buckboard just as the sun was rising over the arid Kansas plain. The multi-hued sky stood in stark opposition to the mono-chromatic sagebrush-covered prairie. The Coyote never tired of the subtle underlying beauty of the land-scape. He’d spent some time working the mines up in the mountains as a teen but he never quite enjoyed the trees and peaks as much as he did the big blue prairie sky and the vast expanse of land that covered as far as the eye could see. “Another day in paradise,” he thought to himself, as a tumble-weed drifted past.

He was heading into town to grab a spot of breakfast and to pick up some supplies for the ranch outfit he was working with, the Lazy K. Dodge was just coming awake with peo-ple beginning to go about their daily activities. The Coyote Kid noticed a fresh crimson stain in the dirt in front of Charlie’s. “Missed some fun last night,” he muttered to himself thinking there had been another brawl.

He stopped his wagon by the livery stable, unhitched the team, and left them to be taken care of by the owner, Pat Whelton.

“Just some water for them, Pat, and thanks,” he said with a wave.

A newspaper boy was outside Charlie’s hawking his wares. Coyote traded him a penny for a copy of the morning edition of the Dodge City Chronicle. Inside the darkened restaurant, Charlie was bustling around grumpily as per usual; he perfunctorily poured the Kid a cup of coffee as soon as he sat down without saying a word. Charlie was no supporter of the Coy-ote. The Kid took a deep gulp of the black coffee as he unfurled the newspaper. After a quick glance at the headline he quickly spat out most of the coffee he had ingested.

“FIGHT BREAKS OUT AT CHARLIE’S. ONE MAN DEAD - MOUNTAIN MAN IN CUSTODY. MARSHAL BACKS DOWN BLOODTHIRSTY

HORDE,” read the various headlines.

With his interest piqued, the Coyote quickly read the rest of the hyperbolically inclined report. He then dashed out of the restaurant in a fit of excitement and intrigue, completely forgetting to settle up for his coffee.

Charlie Peters lumbered after him, but the Coyote was much too quick and agile for the corpulent barkeep.

Peters shouted after him, “You sonuva’ bitch, you still owe me for that coffee! Not to mention that broken window!” His patchy scarlet beard quivered with anger as he shook his fist in disgust.

The Coyote was out of earshot and couldn’t hear Charlie’s re-

monstrations. If he had, he likely would have paid up, as the Kid wasn’t the cheating kind.

He hurried to Wyatt’s emporium to get the scuttlebutt from Sarah and drop off his supply list. As he dashed into the store he noticed the well-groomed Mr. Wyatt stocking the shelves.

“Excuse-me sir, do you know where Miss Sarah is at the moment?”

The businessman slid down his glasses and sized the Coyote up, his eyes resting on the Kid’s bronzed and battered face. He was not sure what to make of the boy. He knew his daughter was fond of him.

“She’s gone to help down at the school house. Mr. McLeod is having one of his days.”

Mr. Fred McLeod was the teacher at the two-room schoolhouse. He was also one of the oldest citizens of Dodge City. Many people in town affectionate-ly knew him as “The Barn Owl” due to the fact that he was rather owl-faced. Every so often his old age would cause him to have dizzy spells, and when he did, Sarah would go down to help him with the schoolchildren.

Saddle Pals, Part II: SECOND EXCERPT FROM IAN AND FIL’S NOVEL

“Charlie Peters lumbered after him, but the Coyote was much too quick and agile for the corpulent barkeep. Peters shouted after him, “You sonu-va’ bitch, you still owe me for that

coffee!”

Thank-you kindly, sir,” intoned the Coyote. “Oh, almost forgot.” He placed a piece of paper with the list of sup-plies onto the till. “Got me a list there of supplies to take back, sir. I’ll be back for ‘em right away.” The older man nodded.

“Come back in 15 minutes,” he replied after going over the list quickly.

The Coyote then rushed off towards the schoolhouse.

As he approached the schoolhouse he could see the shapely silhouette of pretty Miss Sarah through a window. He entered the door removing his hat. Miss Sarah was putting out books and pencils on the desks in preparation for the arrival of the children.

In the corner behind his desk Mr. McLeod moaned, “Oww Sarah, I’m too old for this. I just don’t care anymore. This is my last year, you know - I’m retiring.” McLeod had said that each of the last few years but always came back. His eyes were shut as he drummed his fingers on his forehead. Sarah turned around and noticed the handsome figure in the doorway.

“Oh, Lee, what are you doing here?”

With that, Mr. McLeod sat up and set his eyes upon the Kid.

“Excuse me sir, do you mind if I have a quick word with Miss Sarah?” the Kid requested.

“Yes, no problem, just make sure she is back before those hellians… err… I mean inquiring young minds show up,” McLeod replied as he closed his eyes and slumped back in his chair.

Sarah followed the Coyote Kid outside, and was about to ask him what he wanted when the cowpuncher swooped in and stole a kiss before she could get a word out.

“Good to see you too, Lee,” she said, stifling a smile.

By Erin Moch

With Assassins coming to an end, here are some noteworthy participants.

Dominic SikoraAll Talk, No Action - Bon JoviYou talked so much game of how you’re the GOATWe all thought you would be cut throat, Who would have guessed A&W would be your endEspecially when you were killed by your “friend” Ben ParsonsonNatural Born Killaz - Dr. Dre feat. Ice CubeConstantly prepared for the kill you were, As a result the game sure did stir.With the highest kill count throughout, You were a natural born killa, no doubt

Logan MarchandThe Stalker Song - Bella HemmingShowing up at Krista’s houseAnd telling her mom you were someone else,Made you seem like a sweet talkerOr did it just prove you were a great stalker?

Matthew ScheffelmaierIf I Die Young - The Band PerryYou lasted less then an hour,But that’s okay because you didn’t go sourAnd you weren’t a big Assassins superpower

Jordan BoltYou Won’t Make a Fool Out of Me - Flogging MollyYou learned 1:45am and 2am are not the same,Then proceeded to give someone else the blameBut that’s okay because you were later redeemedJust as we’re sure you had dreamed

Bren CargillNo More Mr. Nice Guy - Alice CooperYou seem so quiet sitting in class,Who would have thought you would be one of the last

Jared BrownHiding in the Shadows - Peter GreenYou stalked and scared your prey all day,They did not know how long you would delay.You showed up to kill undetectedAnd that’s why you had this game perfected

Krista CossarSurvivor - Destiny’s ChildHow you stayed alive as long as you did no one knows, With no alliances you were sure to go

Dusty ErneweinThe Impossible - Joe NicolsYou stalked your target and worked hard,Appropriately caught your prey off guardBy going to court, the assassination turned into a sportAs a result you had Bruce’s Assassins time cut short

Katina MikosDon’t You Know Who I Think I am - Fall Out BoyYou were the judge, jury and executionerKind of like someone’s own personal LuciferSo you didn’t die with graceProbably shouldn’t threaten to split up others’ parents to their face

Herman JhangriWaiting - Green DayYou kept your alliances throughout the game,Sitting and waiting until you take aim The king of foosball, without any killsGuess some things are not transferable skills Jon PonathKeep the Change - Hank WilliamsYour killing technique was quite uniqueIt seemed to make Carlynn shriek She came back and told us you were derangedQuoting you, “keep the change”

Erin RauertEasy Target - Blink 182You seemed oblivious to the game Because you had no idea who had your name You thought you did but you were wrongMaking you an easy target for Tom John FastWe Use to be Friends - The Dandy Warhols

You convinced everyone you had BK, Dom believed you, needless to sayYou let him spend weeks in the library to study Then waited to kill him when he was filling his tummy

CLA Presents: Assassins the Musical

Stephanie Kingsbury and Kelsey Elliott are The Ghost Song by the Doors (For lasting so long and doing nothing in the game)

Matt Feehan is Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi(For putting up a public bounty for his target’s whereabouts)

Anita Yuk is Bad Blood by Taylor Swift(For her reaction to being killed)

Some honorable mentions as a result of various observations

Caeli MacPherson

On January 23, the College of Law hosted a mock trial presided over by Provincial Court Judge Gerald Morin, a Cree speaker from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. The mock trial was part of the Dare to Dream program, run by Kurt MacDonald with Canadian Lawyers Abroad and the Aboriginal Law Students Association. About 40 elementary school students, along with several law students and lawyers, were involved. Everyone who attended said they enjoyed the experience. St. Frances Elementary School students especially loved the media attention they received from CBC Radio, the Star Phoenix, and CTV.

Dare to Dream started in Toronto and Calgary in 2012 with the main goal of giving Aboriginal students mean-ingful opportunities to interact with the law in a positive atmosphere. This program connects students with law students and lawyers who will serve as role models and mentors, help increase their knowledge about law and justice issues, and introduce them to law and law-related careers. Law students and lawyers visited students in grades 6-8 at St. Frances Elementary School over the course of about three months. The first few sessions started off with some ice-breakers and team-building, and then we moved on to learning about some basic legal con-cepts. Students were given a scenario where a young man was accused of possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. They worked through the mens rea and actus reus of the charges. We also discussed the roles of all the different people in a court room so that the students could act out a mock trial. Students got assigned to roles as prosecutor, defence, accused, witnesses, court reporter, court clerk, court services officer, and jury. I was so im-pressed with how the students conducted themselves and really got into the trial. They all seemed to really love participating in the program and learning about the trial process. Even students who were hesitant to participate at the beginning were loving it by the end.

The event was a huge success. Judge Morin stated, “I think they were a little nervous, but I believe they took from it that, ‘I can do this.’ They played a role in something that could be real.”

Dare to Dream Program Gives Elementary Students a Glimpse into the Legal World

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