Nova Scotia All Courts Education Seminar 2022
This seminar provided training on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the courts of Nova Scotia. The sessions included an examination of electronic evidence, children’s evidence, developments in Indigenous self-governance, and strategies for judicial resilience.
Number of Participants: 54
Overview
This seminar provided training on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the courts of Nova Scotia. The sessions included an examination of electronic evidence, children’s evidence, developments in Indigenous self-governance, and strategies for judicial resilience.
Objective
The objectives of the seminar were to enhance participants' awareness of current issues facing the courts and to expand on substantive knowledge and practical skills on a variety of topics.
Summary
Led by experienced judges and legal academics, this program used a combination of lectures, discussion and interactive elements. Participants were provided the opportunity to discuss civil, criminal, family law and social context topics, and to develop their skills in accommodating disabled individuals in the courtroom. Participants gained a greater understanding of how stress impacts the body and mind and learned strategies to mitigate stress.