Our Team

Shanaya HarJai

President

Shanaya is a fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work student. As President, Shanaya is responsible for continuing the vision, mission, and strategy for the UCMCS. Shanaya has competed and won at multiple tournaments, including the Lions Cup, the Osgoode Cup, and the UC West Cup and this is her fourth year affiliated with the University of Calgary Moot Court Society.

Nour Haj

VP Communications

Nour is a fifth-year BA Law and Society student. As VP Communications, Nour oversees the communications and marketing strategy of the UCMCS. Nour connects and informs students about opportunities, events, and UCMCS updates. This is Nour's third year affiliated with the UCMCS, and her favorite experiences with the club include competing in the UC West Cup and the Osgoode Cup!

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Mikhaila Castro

VP External

Mikhaila is a third-year BA Political Science and Law and Society student. As VP External, Mikhaila communicates and corresponds with lawyers and law firms, acting as the liaison between our club and its connections. This is Mikhaila's second year as part of the University of Calgary Moot Court Society, and she has experience mooting at the 2023 Osgoode Cup!

Catarina Hill

VP Training

Catarina is a third-year BA Political Science student. As VP Training, Catarina works alongside Jannah to train UCMCS members in developing their public speaking skills, confidence in oral advocacy, and finesse in legal research. This is Catarina's second year as part of the University of Calgary Moot Court Society. She has experience mooting at multiple tournaments, including the UC West Cup, the Lions Cup, and the Osgoode Cup

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Jannah Shams

VP Training

Jannah is a fourth-year BA Political Science student. As VP Training, Jannah works alongside Catarina to train UCMCS members in developing their public speaking skills, confidence in oral advocacy, and finesse in legal research. During the 2022-2023 year, Jannah was the top oral advocate at the UC West Cup, a Quarter-Finalist at the Lions Cup, and part of UCalgary's Osgoode Team!

Elijah Dela rosa

VP Operations & Finance

Elijah is a second-year BA Political Science student. He continues his legal journey as the Vice President of Operations and Finance this year! As VP Operations & Finance, Elijah oversees the operations and financial affairs of the club. Elijah's most notable Moot experience so far has been competing in the 2023 Osgoode Cup. Elijah is beyond excited to take part in the UCMCS Executive team this year and looks forward to seeing how his future in law takes shape!