May 24 2022 - May 24 2022

Supreme Court of British Columbia Education Seminar: New Judges Program 2022

This one-day program for new judges of the Supreme Court of British Columbia was delivered by senior members of the court. It provided an overview of practical considerations related to the role of a judge.

Number of Participants: 12

Overview

This one-day program for new judges of the Supreme Court of British Columbia was delivered by senior members of the court. It provided an overview of practical considerations related to the role of a judge.

Objective

The objective of the seminar was to assist new appointees to the court in transitioning from practice to serving on the bench.

Summary

Senior judges addressed various topics of interest including managing chambers, unique challenges in family law, and strategies for managing reserves. The program ended with practical tips for judges on circuit and an opportunity for new appointments to ask questions to senior judges.