Atlantic Appellate Seminar 2022
This seminar focused on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the appellate courts in the Atlantic provinces, including sentencing, recent family law decisions, child protection appeals, judgment writing, and consensus-building.
Number of Participants: 19
Overview
This seminar focused on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the appellate courts in the Atlantic provinces, including sentencing, recent family law decisions, child protection appeals, judgment writing, and consensus-building.
Objective
The objectives of the seminar were to enhance participants’ awareness of key jurisprudential developments in criminal and family law, specifically sentencing decisions and child protection appeals, and for participants to develop practical skills in judgment writing, building consensus with appellate colleagues, and dealing with challenging individuals in the courtroom.
Summary
Experienced judges, legal academics, and professionals from the field of psychology led the program and provided an opportunity for participants to discuss criminal, family law, and social context topics. The program explored key cases in sentencing and family law and addressed the development of practical skills in managing child protection appeals and mitigating the disruptive impact of challenging individuals in the courtroom. Participants also increased their skills in judgment writing and consensus-building. It included a variety of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive elements.