The 2026 Finals Maxim: “The Law Does Not Compel The Impossible (Lex Non Olet Ad Impossibilia)”
- Do you enjoy joy?
- Comedy?
- Debating (but like, in a fun way)?
- Tears of laughter?
- Incisive and hilarious commentary on the law and legal profession?
- Impressively executed self-deprecating humour?
- Making fun of yourselves, your colleagues, your friends, and your “friends” [said with the passive-aggressive intonation of an angry lawyer in Chambers]?
Lucky you! You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 bGuiled Debate Finals – where the four finalists compete for the ultimate prize: acknowledgement from peers that they can be funny, at least sometimes.
Judged by real Judges! And a guy named Greg. Participants include two students currently attending Allard and two Allard Alumni. This is a great opportunity for students to share some laughs with lawyers and get to know the community.
Tickets are $20 each for the Try-Outs, or $10 for current students (with any form of valid student ID).
Finalists:
- Nazanin Khodarahmi
- Nirusha Thayaal
- Peter Bruce
- Kian Del Rosario
Judges
- Attorney General, Hon. Niki Sharma, K.C.
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Honourable Ron A. Skolrood
- Supreme Court of British Columbia Associate Chief Justice, Honourable Madam Justice Heather J. Holmes
- Court of Appeal of British Columbia Judge, Honourable Peter M. Willcock
- Greg Allen, member in good standing of the Law Society of BC.
Where
Jack & Darlene Poole Theatre (Arts Umbrella)
1400 Johnston Street
Granville Island, Vancouver
When
6:30pm – Doors open, drinks and snacks for purchase. All proceeds go to Access Pro Bono.
7:30pm – Debate speeches start.
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