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recommend it on the basis that there is no better way to get
comfortable than by doing.”
Students also have the opportunity to later review and
analyze their own performances with other instructors and
judges. Using previously recorded sessions, students can see
themselves performing exercises from earlier in the week,
catching key follies or successes they may have missed in
class.
WALK THIS WAY: Following a demonstration, Jon Rossall, QC, elaborates on his approach to
examining an expert witness.
from neighboring jurisdictions, who also take time from
their schedules to be instructors.
“The intense practical elements, coupled with
demonstrations by experienced counsel made this one of the
best courses I have attended in my legal career,” said
another student.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING: Marc Lecorre makes his case during the final mock trial.
INCREASING SUPPORT
The program’s success is due, in large part, to its many
contributors. The Supreme Court and Territorial Court
continue to increasingly support the program, first by
providing the Yellowknife Courthouse for four days, and
second through the judges who have become integral to the
demonstrations and class sessions, and final mock trials.
Those judges are joined by senior counsel, both local and
The program continues to receive considerable support from
the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law and the Legal
Education Society of Alberta. But the program’s success is
founded in the dedication of its organization committee.
This year, Sarah Kay (NWT Justice) and Sheila MacPherson
(Lawson Lundell LLP) were aided by Janice Walsh (PPSC,
NWT), Erin George (Nunavut Justice) and Ben Russo (Law
Society).
Planning is already underway for 2013. If the response from
the 2011 program is any indication, the next offering will be
one not to miss.
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