aptpuo - fall 2024 - cml3119 b - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

Description

Description

:This course consists of an introduction to advocacy techniques and court procedure in family law. More particularly, the course will focus on best practices for: case development and preparation; written and oral advocacy; and the Family Law Rules. Topics explored will include: starting a case and drafting pleadings; written and oral advocacy techniques for conferences and motions; disclosure; discovery; expert evidence; settlement; strategy and ethical issues; and conduct of a trial.

The course will be taught using brief lectures, class discussions and demonstrations. Working alone and in pairs, students will complete written assignments and participate in simulated oral advocacy exercises in small groups, with feedback.

Posting limited to:

Date Posted:

April 12, 2024

Closing Date:

May 14, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Expected Enrolment:

Approval date:

April 12, 2024

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0

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Requirements:

The Common Law Section is seeking candidates who are leaders in the legal profession. An LL.B., J.D., or equivalent is required for this position. Membership in the Law Society of Ontario, or equivalent in good standing is also required. The successful candidate will have significant experience in written and oral advocacy. This candidate will further have significant experiencein the area of family law and will be familiar with court procedure in that area. Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.

The Common Law Section reserves the right to select a candidate who does not fully meet each of these requirements, where the candidate's selection would be beneficial to the program, the course, the students or for a related reason.

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.