At Cassels, we know the legal industry’s future depends on recognizing and nurturing tomorrow’s talent. With this in mind, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with The Canadian Class Actions Review, published by the University of Toronto Press, to honour future litigators with the Cassels Class Action Best Paper Prize.
This prestigious award recognizes the best student essay on any aspect of class actions and is accompanied by a $10,000 prize.
Notes Jeremy Martin, Partner at Cassels: “Between our nationally recognized higher education advisory practice and a very active class actions group, this was an opportunity Cassels couldn’t pass up. This prize is a great opportunity for us to reach out and support the next generation of class action specialists.”
The annual competition is open to all Canadian university students currently enrolled in JD (or LLB), Masters, or doctoral programs at a recognized law school in Canada. A distinguished national prize board – comprising experienced lawyers and judges – will review submissions and select the winner.
This year, essays must be submitted by April 30, 2026. The winner will be announced in June, and the winning essay will be published in the summer 2026 issue of the Canadian Class Action Review, ensuring national recognition for the author.
This initiative reflects Cassels’ deep strength in class action litigation and its longstanding work with universities and academic institutions, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to advancing excellence in both legal scholarship and practice.
For more about the Cassels Prize and details on how to submit an essay, visit the UTP website.