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? Lucky you! You are cordially invited to attend the bGuiled Debate – where lawyers and law students compete for the ultimate prize: acknowledgement from peers that they can be funny, at least sometimes.
What is the format?
Each year, we first host Tryouts, where any lawyer or law student can sign up. Competitors have to have the perfect balance of narcissism (that they think they are funny enough) and low ego (that they don’t mind being publicly humiliated for sports if they turn out not to be funny). Each competitor gets 5 minutes to present on a selected topic and is judged by three judges on how funny and topical relevant their presentation is (mostly funny). The top four contestants then advance to the bGuiled Final, where they form two teams and debate a selected topic in front of real judges from BC, who presumably had to put down actual casework to referee this.
Maxim: Land is Owned Up to Heaven and Down to Hell ( Terra usque ad caelum et usque ad infernum possidetur)
If you want to find out if you are really funny or your friends and families have all been giving you pity laughs, sign up by emailing us at bguiled.debate@gmail.com
The Tryouts
When: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
7:30pm (door opens at 6:30pm)
Where: Heritage Hall – 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
How to get there: Nearby bus routes include #3, #8, #9, and #19.
If you are driving, see the parking guide below. Heritage Hall is located at Main & E 15th
You might ask: Sounds fun! Where do I buy tickets to watch these attention seekers beg for others’ love and admiration?
Buy tickets at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/bguiled-debate-tryouts-october-6–2026
Regular: $25/person
Students: $20/person
Debators do not have to buy tickets to participate!
2027 Finals – Details Coming Soon
Date, venue, finalists, judges, and ticket information for the 2027 bGuiled Debate Finals will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed. Check back soon, or follow us on social media for updates.
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. Click here to learn more.
Sponsor Us!
Become one of bGuiled Debate Society’s esteemed sponsors. Click here to learn more.
We want to thank our 2026 season’s excellent sponsor list: Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel, Clark Wilson LLP, Paralegals on Demand, Goodfact, 403Tech, and Macushlaw.
Contact Us!
Email: bguiled.debate@gmail.com
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