The 2026 BGuiled Debate Finals
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.
The 2026 Finals Maxim: “The Law Does Not Compel The Impossible (Lex Non Olet Ad Impossibilia)
Finalists:
Nazanin Khodarahmi
Nirusha Thayaal
Peter Bruce
Kian Del Rosario
Where: Jack & Darlene Poole Theatre (Arts Umbrella)
1400 Johnston Street
Granville Island, Vancouver, V6H 4G9
When: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
6:30 p.m. – Doors open, drinks and snacks for purchase
all proceeds go to Access Pro Bono.
7:30 p.m. – Debate speeches start
TICKETS
Tickets are $20 each for the Try-Outs, or $10 for current students (with any form of valid student ID).
FINALS
- The top 4 debaters from the Try-Outs will form two teams to debate for and against the assigned maxim.
- The Finals will be adjudicated by members of the legal community and judiciary. Past judges include the Attorney General of BC, judges of the Supreme Court of BC, Law Society of B.C. President, and Greg Allen.
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE!
All proceeds for this event will be donated to Access Pro Bono. Access Pro Bono is a charitable organization that provides and organizes free legal services for underserved communities in British Columbia. For more information on this fantastic charity, please visit: https://www.accessprobono.ca
WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORS!
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CONTACT US!
For more information, including questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the organizers at:
Email: bguiled.debate@gmail.com
Website: bguileddebate.com