2026 Smith Shield Moot: N.S. v Canada (Attorney General)
The Smith Shield Moot is a not-for-credit exhibition that sees two teams of two student advocates argue a hypothetical appeal before a panel of lawyers, judges, and members of the Weldon community.
It is the premiere mooting event of the academic calendar with a tradition dating back to 1927 and being selected to participate is a significant accolade.
2026 Smith Shield Mooters:
- Kiara Brunink
- Beth Gouda
- Connor Laskoski
- Adam Roberts
- Reilly Brennan (Alternate)
The Judges:
- The Honourable Justice Darlene Jamieson (LLB '88), Associate Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
- Ms. Nicole MacIsaac, Member of Council for South West District, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- The Honourable Justice Michael J. Wood (LLB '82), Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Categories
Faculty Interest, Student Interest
Time
Starts:
Ends:
Location
Weldon Law Building, Room W105
6061 University Ave.
Cost
No cost
Additional Information
Content warning: This case deals with mental health and access to medical assistance in dying. The court will hear references to suicidal ideation and suicide. This is a fictional case. Medical assistance in dying is not currently available in Canada where an individual's sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness.
