Presented by the Civil Litigation Section
Note: This professional development session is free for CBA members. Not a member? Join today and attend for free, PLUS get the summer on us.*
This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of CPD by the Law Society of Prince Edward Island.
Date
Thursday, July 19, 2018; 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location
Delta Prince Edward by Marriott
18 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE
Agenda
12:30 pm: Registration & Coffee
1:00-4:30 pm: Writing Persuasive Legal Documents
4:30 pm: Reception/Social Hour
Program Chairs
Janet Clark, Stewart McKelvey; Civil Litigation Section Chair PEI Branch
Kevin J. Kiley, McInnes Cooper; PEI Branch Vice-President
Program Speakers
Caroline Mandell, Legal Writing Coach
The Honourable Justice John K. Mitchell, Court of Appeal of Prince Edward Island
The Honourable Terri A. MacPherson, Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
Program Description
Lawyers are professional writers, yet often receive little, if any, practical training in legal writing. Drawing on her experience as legal counsel to the justices of the Court of Appeal for Ontario from 2007-2017, Caroline Mandell provides that training. She has read thousands of factums and has worked with judges on decisions in all areas of law, including corporate, criminal, torts, family, class actions, and the Charter. Joined by Justices John K. Mitchell and Terri A. MacPherson, this is a practical session intended to sharpen your skills for effective written advocacy. Learn what our PEI courts expect and get expert guidance on how to write in a practical, strategic, and focused way.
Introduction: Lawyers are Professional Writers (1:00-1:45)
Caroline Mandell, Mandell Coaching
- Learn the 10 habits of successful professional writers
- Explore the cardinal rule of legal writing, and identify the biggest barrier to persuasive writing
Writing Tips and Strategies: The Overview (1:45-2:15)
Caroline Mandell, Mandell Coaching
- Why the Overview is the most important – and overlooked – section of your factum
- How to make the most of this critical section
Writing Tips and Strategies: The Facts Section (2:30-3:10)
The Honourable Terri A. MacPherson, Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
- Clarity, conciseness and providing a roadmap
- Deciding which facts to include
- Presenting the facts fairly and persuasively
Writing Tips and Strategies: Law and Argument Section (3:10-3:50)
The Honourable John K. Mitchell, Court of Appeal of Prince Edward Island
- Persuasive submissions
- Structuring your law and argument section
- Incorporating the facts and law in your submissions
The Editing Process (3:50-4:15)
Caroline Mandell, Mandell Coaching
- The 6 (yes, 6!) stages of editing your factum
Bonus: Tips for Oral Advocacy (4:15-4:30)
The Honourable Justice John K. Mitchell
The Honourable Terri A. MacPherson
Caroline Mandell
Reception (4:30-6:00)
Social Hour for all attendees and CBA members.
Registration
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY!
To register, please RSVP to Jane Smith at cbapei@eastlink.ca by Wednesday, July 11, 2018.Please include your name and CBA membership number.
*Become a CBA Member and attend this session for free. Plus, for a limited time get 14 months of membership for the price of 12.