New in 2013 New Lawyer Discount!
Featuring New Lawyer and Government Discounts

 

LIVE PROGRAM No webcast or video replay   February 21 & 22, 2013 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sobey Building Saint Mary's University 903 Robie Street Halifax, NS Click here to register

 

With fewer opportunities for trial experience, can you afford not to send your lawyers to Canada’s premier two day civil trial skills program?

 

About the Program

This extraordinary, two day trial skills program provides intensive, comprehensive and participatory education to lawyers new to or out of practice in the courtroom. Our faculty of leading Nova Scotia advocates utilizes proven methods of instruction for a full learning experience. Faculty demonstrations expose you to different advocacy approaches and ideas in solving common trial problems. To reinforce skill development, major emphasis is placed on learning-by-doing. For two days you will be "on your feet" arguing, questioning and developing your skills in realistic trial work. From openings to closings, in examination-in-chief and cross-examination, and by dealing with evidentiary issues, you will improve your skills under the scrutiny of noteworthy trial lawyers. At every step, faculty members will provide individual feedback for improving your performance in the future.

 

The workshop is taught in small groups in a supportive atmosphere so that even participants who doubt their ability to do trial work feel comfortable. Although a civil case file is the basis of instruction, the emphasis is on trial techniques rather than substantive law. You will receive workshop materials, including simulation exercises, seven to ten days before the program so that you may prepare. Pre-workshop preparation ensures that you maximize the learning experience for yourself and for other participants. Whether you are in a private law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department, join us this February and become a better litigator.

 

2013 Faculty will be announced soon. Lead Instructor Laura B. Stewart, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP   Faculty Includes Brian K. Awad, Burchells LLP David J. Bright, Q.C., Boyne Clarke LLP Gavin Giles, Q.C., McInnes Cooper John A. Keith, Cox & Palmer Douglas W. Lutz, Muttarts Law Firm Barry J. Mason, Presse & Mason M. Kathleen McManus, Department of Justice Canada Peter C. McVey, Nova Scotia Department of Justice Scott C. Norton, Q.C., Stewart McKelvey

Five Reasons to Attend   Learn how to try a case more effectively – and actually practice doing it! Work with a “real-life” case file that simulates trial challenges. Compare and contrast the techniques of our expert faculty as you develop your own distinctive style. Receive practical tips in daily lectures and demonstrations from lawyers with a sophisticated and experienced view of trial advocacy. Obtain personalized feedback on your advocacy skills from some of Nova Scotia’s best trial lawyers.

 

Program-at-a-Glance

DAY 1 Brainstorming the Facts Developing a Theory and Supporting Emotional Themes Orientation to Opening Statement: Devising Your Storyline Small Groups: Opening Statement Orientation to Examination-in-chief: Who to Call, What You Need from Them, and How to Help Them Tell Their Story Exhibits – A Quick Refresher Small Groups: Examination-in-chief Faculty Demonstration: Examination-in-chief and Cross-examination

DAY 2 Orientation to Cross-examination: What to Ask and How to Ask for It Faculty Demonstration: Impeachment with a Prior Inconsistent Statement Small Groups: Cross-examination Orientation to Closing Argument: Weaving it All Together Small Groups: Closing Argument Debrief and Program Evaluation

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