Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador Education Seminar - Fall 2022
This seminar provided training on a variety of substantive law, social context and judicial skills related topics. The sessions included an examination of recent and significant cases in sexual assault law, interviewing children, guardianship of the person, the jury selection process and managing difficult litigants.
Number of Participants: 32
Overview
This seminar provided training on a variety of substantive law, social context and judicial skills related topics. The sessions included an examination of recent and significant cases in sexual assault law, interviewing children, guardianship of the person, the jury selection process and managing difficult litigants.
Objective
The objectives of this seminar were to enhance participants’ awareness of key jurisprudential developments in sexual assault law, children’s evidence, and guardianship of the person, jury selection, and to develop practical skills in managing difficult individuals in the courtroom.
Summary
Led by experienced judges, legal academics, and experts from the field of psychology, this program used a combination of lectures, discussion and interactive elements. Participants were provided the opportunity to discuss a variety of civil, criminal, and family law topics, in particular sexual assault law, guardianship of the person, and jury selection. Participants also developed their skills in managing challenging individuals in the courtroom and in interviewing children.