Lauren Robinson
Guelph
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
VP of Competitive Coordination
Mock Trial
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of competitions and any travel arrangements for tournaments through consistent communication with schools across Ontario
- Manage team structures, create tournament interest forms, and handle all competition logistics
- Organizing and hosting Guelph's annual Green Gryphon Mock Trial Competition
- Manage any logistics regarding Green Gryphon that include case writing, space bookings, and estimated costs
- Ensure that all external teams we invite to attend Green Gryphon have the appropriate materials and information required to come prepared
Mock Trial Competitor
Mock Trial
03.2024 - Current
- Competed in a total of five mock trials in the past year
- successfully memorize and analyze the affidavits and evidence provided in the case package
- Prepare and memorize questions for examinations as well as opening statements and closing arguments
- Schedule meetings with the team to decide on a case theory/theme and ensure we are all well prepared
Moot Competitor
Guelph Pre-Law Society
03.2024 - Current
- Studied and prepared materials to successfully advocate on behalf of the appellant/respondent
- Thoroughly read the case to understand each opinion, majority, dissenting and concurring, while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each argument
- Set deadlines to complete submissions to have sufficient time to run through and time each submission
- Used and applied feedback from the judges after each round to improve my arguments
Peer Mentor
Guelph Pre-Law Society
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- sent out reminders for club events and mentee specific events
- Developed relationships with mentees to address any questions they may have about Pre-Law, law school, or exams
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within the mentorship program''s activities and discussions.
- Provided guidance to peers on academic and personal matters, promoting overall wellbeing.
Moot Co-Captain
Guelph Pre-Law Society
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Effectively lead a team of students to achieve communication and advocacy skills to prepare for a successful competition and future career in the legal field
- Hosted tryouts for a number of individuals and selected who made the team based on required skills and presentation
- Prepared team pairings based on similar skills assessed during tryouts
- Prepared the selected team by demonstrating how to thoroughly analyze Supreme Court decisions as well as how to successfully prepare a submission for both the appellant and respondent.
- Held mandatory team meetings and mock moots to ensure that each competitor was well prepared and address and questions or concerns regarding the case or their submissions.
- Prepared a competitors/case package for Guelph's first annual moot competition, Gryphon's Cup
Mock Trial Representative
Mock Trial
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Work with the VP of Growth and Development bi-weekly to discuss ideas on how to grow the club and increase member turnout
- Represent the team by increasing interest and informing fourth year students on the resources and events held by the Mock Trial Team
- Create videos/reels and posts for the social media that were documented at competitions to increase engagement and knowledge about mock trial
- Attend weekly meetings with the board to provide progress updates regarding growth and development ideas
Mock Trial Associate
Mock Trial
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Scheduled meetings with my assigned team to go over strategy and materials
- Researched case details and case law to help the team understand the charges involved and how to develop a line of questioning
- Help the team practice by running through questions and objections to ensure they understand why they are asking certain questions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06-2026
Skills
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and possible high-stress situations
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- ability to work independently and collaboratively in a group environment
- Address and de-escalate time sensitive situations involving conflict
- Experience leading and organizing teams that will achieve successful results
- Strong time management skills, ensure I have time to commit to all my responsibilities as a student and executive board member
Timeline
VP of Competitive Coordination
Mock Trial
04.2025 - Current
Mock Trial Associate
Mock Trial
11.2024 - 11.2024
Peer Mentor
Guelph Pre-Law Society
09.2024 - 04.2025
Moot Co-Captain
Guelph Pre-Law Society
06.2024 - 04.2025
Mock Trial Representative
Mock Trial
04.2024 - 04.2025
Mock Trial Competitor
Mock Trial
03.2024 - Current
Moot Competitor
Guelph Pre-Law Society
03.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Guelph
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