International Student Case Competition Toolkit

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• Study materials will be released the week of June 9
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2025 International Student Case Competition – Participating Universities

• Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
• National University of Singapore (Singapore)
• University of British Columbia (BC)
• University of Montréal - HEC (QC)
• University of Sherbrooke (QC)
• University of Waterloo (ON)
• York University - Osgoode Hall Law School (ON)
• Maastricht University (Netherlands)
• Université de Liège (Belgium)
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Argentina)
• Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business (NY)
• Georgia State University (GA)
• Golden Gate University (CA)
• University of Akron (OH)
• University of Florida (FL)
• Washington and Lee University School of Law (VA)

Goals & Purpose

• Purpose: Inspire student interest in taxation through real-world case analysis
• Format: Teams of four students will analyze and present solutions to an international tax case before a panel of judges
• Network: Opportunities to connect with students and mentors from around the world
• Prize: CAD $2,000 awarded by IFA Canada to the top team for Best Overall Presentation and Team Effort

Team Composition & Mentorship

• One team of four students per university
• Each team will be paired with two TEI-assigned mentors
• Orientation and basic training begins May 2025
• Team meetings with mentors will take place from June to August 2025
• Teams will receive access to training materials starting the week of June 9th

Travel

• Recommended Airport: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
• Visa Reminder: If a visa support letter is needed, please contact us
• Ensure passports are valid

Hotel Accommodations

• Arrival & Departure

Check-in: Thursday, August 14

Check-out: Sunday, August 17 (3 nights)

• Recommended for Students:

Campus 1 MTL Student Residence
420 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1B2, Canada

• Recommended for Mentors:

Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Centre-Ville
380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC H3A 0B1

Delta Hotel by Marriott
475 President-Kennedy Ave, Montreal, QC H3A 1J7

TEI has secured a limited number of discounted hotel rooms. For details or to request a room, please contact us at youngtaxnetwork@tei.org.

• Thursday, August 14, 2025
  4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Foosball Tournament at Andersen Canada
• Friday, August 15, 2025
  8:00 AM – 1:00 PM: AI & Technology in Tax Seminar and Workshop
  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Walking Tour
  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception at Gowling WLG Offices
  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner With Your Team
• Saturday, August 16, 2025
  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Case Competition (breakfast and lunch provided)
  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Event
  7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Gala & Awards Ceremony at St. James Club
  10:00 PM – Late: Afterparty / Explore Montreal Nightlife

• May 22 
  • Download: 2025 Case Competition Kick-Off Call (PPTX)
• June 12
  • Housekeeping Call 6-12-25
• June 16
  • Case Competition Mentor Training Call 6-16-25
• July 10

• University of Sherbrooke (QC) : Igor Soroka & Pending
• Université de Liège (Belgium) : Ana Mata & Pending
• York University - Osgoode Hall Law School (ON) : Rashpal Brar & Brittany Forgues 
• University of Florida (FL) : Daniel Smith  & Marcus Shore 
• Washington and Lee University School of Law (VA) : Stephen Dunphy & Julia Lagun 
• Georgia State Univerisity (GA) : Jennifer Schilke & Carolyn Hamilton 
• Nanyang Technological University (SG) : Walter Kolligs & Eugene Gay  
• University of Akron (OH) : Scott Tincher & Anthony Jakubowski 
• National University of Singapore (SG): Sam Sim &Annie Pan 
• University of Montréal - HEC (QC) : Raymond Hui & Pending
• Golden Gate University MST (CA): Hansen Wong  & Jones Lam  
• Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business (NY): Steven Cometa & Jared Guidry 
• Maastricht University (Netherlands): Mariana Fernandes & Pending
• University of Waterloo (ON): Phil Parkinson & Joy Wang 
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Argentina): Carlos Rivero & Lionel Nobre 
• University of British Columbia (BC): Betty Mak & Chris Huang 

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