Supreme Court of Nova Scotia training 2021

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

Newly Appointed Judge’s Orientation Program

July 23, 2021

Number of participants: 3

Overview: New judges are provided with a full day orientation session delivered by 2 presenters and are provided with binders of materials on court structure, scheduling, judicial education opportunities, judicial ethics. 2 judges lead the session and answer questions and offer advice on the transition to a judicial career.  New judges are introduced to court administrators, technical staff and others.

Introduction to Criminal Law

September 13, 2021

Number of participants: 10

Overview: A program developed specifically for new appointments to the General Division, which included sexual assault evidentiary issues.

Law of Evidence in Criminal Cases

October 15, 2021

Number of participants: 11

Overview: A program developed specifically for new appointments to the General Division, which included sexual assault evidentiary issues.

Law of Evidence in Criminal Cases/Conduct of a Jury Trial

December 14, 2021

Number of participants: 9

Overview: A program developed specifically for new appointments to the General Division, which included sexual assault evidentiary issues.

Mentorship in Criminal Cases for Newer Appointees

Ongoing

Number of participants: 7

Overview: Each of the 7 newer judges on the court are mentored by a presenter judge as they prepare for and conduct their first few criminal jury trials.