intensive trial advocacy workshop

OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
36TH ANNUAL
INTENSIVE TRIAL
ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 5 - Saturday, July 11, 2015
More than 3500
litigators have
benefited from
this one-of-a-kind
learning experience
• Learning-by-doing skill building program
• Hands-on opportunity to develop and practise
essential trial skills
• Equally applicable to civil and criminal cases
“THIS IS AN EXCELLENT
PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LAWYERS
• Faculty of over 100 practising members of
LOOKING TO DEVELOP SKILLS
the Bench and Bar
AND EXPERIENCED LAWYERS
SEEKING TO ENHANCE THEM.
Co-Directors
Professor Garry D. Watson, QC
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Professor Trevor C.W. Farrow
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
THE FORMAT OF ‘HANDS-ON’
PRACTISE AND CONSTRUCTIVE
FEEDBACK PROVIDES AN
INVALUABLE LEARNING
OPPORTUNITY.”
Dara Lambe, Lerners LLP
INTERACTIVE
AND IN-PERSON
Program Location
Courthouse Trials
Marriott Eaton Centre
525 Bay Street, Toronto
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
361 University Ave, Toronto
REGISTER NOW AT WWW.OSGOODEPD.CA
A WORLD LEADER IN LAW SCHOOL LIFELONG LEARNING
36TH ANNUAL
INTENSIVE TRIAL ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
Every year, ITAW brings together an exceptional group of over 100 instructors
and guest speakers, all active members of the Bench and Bar.
“...THE COURSE WAS A LOT OF FUN AND WAS AN EXCELLENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE,
PARTICULARLY FROM A PRACTICAL VIEWPOINT. IT GAVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRY
OUT DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND HAS MADE ME FEEL MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE
IN THE COURTROOM. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANY LAWYER, PARTICULARLY TO
LAWYERS WHO HAVE BEEN PRACTISING BETWEEN 2 TO 5 YEARS.”
Allyson M. Fischer, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
“THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT COURSE. IT WAS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH [AND]
IMPROVE MY SKILL SET AND LEARN FROM MY COLLEAGUES.”
Gregory Tzemenakis, Department of Justice
“EXCELLENT COURSE. EVERY LITIGATOR OUGHT TO TAKE IT LEAST ONCE IN
THEIR CAREER!”
Chris Heer, Dimock Stratton LLP
Past faculty members have included:
The Hon. Justice David L. Corbett
Superior Court of Justice
Michael S.F. Watson
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Julie K. Hannaford
J.K. Hannaford Barristers
The Hon. Justice Steve Coroza
Superior Court of Justice
Kathryn I. Chalmers
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Paul B. Schabas
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
The Hon. Lady Leeona Dorrian, Q.C.
High Court of Judiciary, Scotland
Peter H. Griffin
Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP
Kenneth E. Jull
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Paul G. McDermott
Crown Attorney’s Office
Frank M.K. Au
Ministry of the Attorney General
Crown Law Office - Criminal
The Hon. Justice Shaun Nakatsuru
Ontario Court of Justice
Chris G. Paliare
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Mel L. Solmon
Solmon Rothbart Goodman LLP
Sheila R. Block
Torys LLP
REGISTER NOW BY VISITING WWW.OSGOODEPD.CA,
CALLING 416.597.9724 OR 1.888.923.3394,
EMAILING OSGOODEPD@OSGOODE.YORKU.CA
OR FAXING 416.597.9736
© OSGOODE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 2015
Sandra A. Forbes
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Thomas G. Heintzman, O.C., Q.C.,
FCIArb, Heintzman ADR
Richard M. Bogoroch
Bogoroch & Associates LLP
SUNDAY, JULY 5 - SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015
THE CURRICULUM
The ITAW focuses on learning through participation in
simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and
small-group critique by experienced trial counsel and
judges. Demonstrations are used, but the focus is on
individual participation and performance.
The program, including format, materials and teaching
methods, is the product of a significant co-operative
venture between academic instructors and practising
members of the Bench and Bar. The teaching materials
are based on those developed by the National Institute
for Trial Advocacy, and adapted to Canadian court
practices and procedures.
INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK AND COACHING
Throughout the week-long program, each participant
receives individual attention in a small group teaching
environment. Groups of eight participants work
closely with two (or more) instructors. Participants
receive personalized feedback and coaching from their
instructors. Performances are also filmed, providing the
participants with the opportunity to self-assess.
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE*
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Sunday afternoon:
Basic Skills and Case Analysis
Monday:
Examination-in-Chief/Cross Examination
Tuesday:
Impeachment
Wednesday:
Advanced Cross-Examination and Expert Witnesses
Thursday:
Opening Statements and Exhibits
Friday:
Closing Arguments
Saturday:
Courthouse Trials
361 University Ave., Toronto
THE COURTHOUSE TRIAL
10:00 - 10:25
Coffee Break
The program culminates with a full day trial experience. These
trials take place at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at 361
University Avenue, Toronto, and are presided over by judges
and experienced practitioners. The trials provide an important
opportunity to reinforce the learning and skills from the
workshop. Participants receive individual feedback on their trial
performance.
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
8:30 - 10:00
Small Group Sessions
(Performance, videotaping & critique)
1:00 - 1:30
Demonstration
1:30 - 2:45
Small Group Sessions
2:45 - 3:00
Coffee Break
3:00 - 5:00
Full Section Meeting
(Case analysis & trial planning)
* subject to change
Participants should note that ITAW
is an intensive program. Evening and
pre-preparation will be required.
The ITAW is ideally suited to lawyers with at least one to five
years of legal experience but with limited trial experience. The
basic trial skills learned at ITAW are equally applicable to civil
and criminal cases.
REGISTRATION
SHEILA BLOCK & PROF. JAMES SECKINGER
FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship recognizes the outstanding contributions made
by Sheila Block and Prof. Seckinger to advocacy across Canada
and around the world, and in particular to the ITAW program at
Osgoode since its inception 35 years ago. Preference will be given
to lawyers from non-profit organizations, and those in remote
parts of Canada.
JUDGE DAVID STOKES MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
In honour of Judge Stokes, a long-time and highly esteemed
instructor in the ITAW, this fellowship will be awarded to a criminal
defense lawyer with demonstrated financial need and requiring
advocacy training.
If you are interested in applying for either fellowship, send a CV,
a persuasive cover letter and a copy of your previous year’s tax
return to:
Osgoode Professional Development
Attn: Heather Gore Liddell, Senior Program Lawyer
1 Dundas St. West, 26th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
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*Note: Applications must be received by April 30th, 2015.
Fees include attendance, program materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break
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Please inquire about financial assistance.
Program Changes
Dates
We will make every eff ort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary
to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of
program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited
to reimbursement of paid fees.
Sunday, July 5 Saturday, July 11, 2015
(Attendance on all days is required.)
Please arrive a half-hour early on
July 5 for sign-in and material pick-up.
A detailed agenda will be provided
in advance.
Cancellations and Substitutions
Substitutions of participants are permitted at any time up to and including June 30, 2015
(subject to $150 administration fee). Substitutions are not permitted once the program
has started.
Cancellations received in writing prior to May 15, 2015 will receive a full refund (less $150
administration fee). Cancellations received between May 16 and June 12, 2015 will receive
a credit for the amount paid (less $150 +HST administration fee). The credit may be used
by anyone in the same organization and must be used within one (1) year of the date of
issue. After June 13, 2015 there will be no refunds or credits. Non-attendance at all or part
of the program does not entitle a participant to a refund or credit.
*Note: All substitutions and cancellations are subject to a $150+HST administration fee.
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Ways
to Register
1. MAIL your registration form to:
Osgoode Professional Development
Downtown Toronto Conference Centre
1 Dundas St. W., 26th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
2. ONLINE at
www.osgoodepd.ca
3. FAX your registration
to 416.597.9736
4. CALL US at 416.597.9724
or 1.888.923.3394
OsgoodePD has been approved as an Accredited Provider of
Professionalism Content by the LSUC.
Eligible CPD/MCLE Hours:
LSUC (ON): 48.5 CPD Hours (31.25 Substantive, 17.25 Professionalism);
NY CLE Board (onsite participants only): 54.0 credit hours in the Area of
Professional Practice for Transitional and Non-transitional lawyers.
OsgoodePD programs may be eligible for CPD/MCLE credits in other
Canadian jurisdictions. To inquire about credit eligibility, please contact
cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca.