Do a Trial! (Civil)



Saturday, April 6, 2013
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Reception to follow)

Federal Court of Canada
180 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON

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 The Law Society of Upper Canada

 

Chair
John M. Buhlman, WeirFoulds LLP

Program Description
Transform the courtroom in to a class room in this highly acclaimed workshop. In the morning, experienced trial lawyers playing the role of coach will review the prescribed fact scenario and trial strategy with their co-counsel team. Teams then square off in the courtroom and try the case before a real judge.

 

Every participant conducts an examination-in-chief and a cross-examination, and delivers either an opening statement or a closing argument. Study the exhibits, examine live witnesses, and weave your theory through every phase of the trial.

 

Afterwards, the judge and both coaches will offer constructive guidance on how to improve your style and technique in the future. A post-program reception with judges, coaches, and other participants is the perfect opportunity to decompress and share some laughs. Avoid disappointment and register now. Enrollment is limited.

 

Registration in co-counsel teams is strongly encouraged. Co-counsel and opposing teams will be grouped by call year. Plaintiff and defence roles will be randomly assigned. Program materials will be provided to participants 10 to 14 days in advance of the program. Advance preparation is required.

 

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Accredited CPDTotal CPD:
6 Substantive Hours + 2 Professionalism Hours

This program has been accredited by the Law Society for 2 Professionalism Hours.

Faculty includes:

Justices from Superior Court of Justice:
Hon. Justice E. Eva Frank
Hon. Justice Glenn A. Hainey
Hon. Justice Thea P. Herman
Hon. Justice George D. Lemon
Hon. Justice Paul M. Perell
Hon. Justice Leonard Ricchetti
Hon. Justice David G. Stinson
Hon. Justice George R. Strathy

Hon. Justice David G. Stinson
Hon. Justice George R. Strathy

 

Coaches:
Gary M. Caplan, McCague Borlack LLP
Helen A. Daley, Wardle Daley Bernstein LLP
L. Leslie Dizgun, Himelfarb, Proszanski LLP

Brian G. Grant, Lerners LLP
Geoff R. Hall, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Paul H. Le Vay, Stockwoods LLP

J. Scott Maidment, McMillian LLP

Barbara J. Murchie, Bennett Jones LLP
Kathryn Podrebarac, Podrebarac Barristers Professional Corporation
J. Gregory Richards, WeirFoulds LLP
Robyn M. Ryan Bell, Bennett Jones LLP
Charles F. Scott, Lax O'Sullivan Scott Lisus LLP
Helder Travassos, Shibley Righton LLP
Frank E. Walwyn, WeirFoulds LLP
Tracy C. Warne, Q.C., Ricketts, Harris LLP
Tracy L. Wynne, Lax O'Sullivan Scott Lisus LLP

 

Feedback from the last Do a Trial program:

 

“I thought that the actual trial itself was the most enjoyable and valuable part. It was great to get an opportunity to get on my feet as a junior lawyer and to “learn by doing”

 

“The actual trial experience was the most valuable for me and it was great to get an opportunity to balance prepared questions with impromptu questions arising during the examinations.”

 

“The feedback was very valuable. We don't get the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on our advocacy skills very often after law school and this program provides the opportunity to get impartial feedback.”


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