January 25 2022 - January 25 2022

Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta Education Seminar: 101 (2022)

This seminar focused on how to deliver effective oral judgments. It was geared towards newly appointed judges from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta but was attended by judges of all levels of seniority.

Number of Participants: 45

Overview

This seminar focused on how to deliver effective oral judgments. It was geared towards newly appointed judges from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta but was attended by judges of all levels of seniority.

Objective

The objective of this seminar was to provide judges with practical strategies in order to efficiently deliver oral judgments in their courtroom.

Summary

Led by experienced trial judges and academics, through a combination of substantive lectures and exercise-based fact scenarios, this online program focused on four basic steps necessary to deliver oral judgments efficiently and effectively. The seminar explored how to: 1) identify the deep issue, 2) use an introduction to set up a structure, 3) issue spot, and 4) talk to your audience.