Mingle and Learn: Tips and Tricks from Legal Writing Stars
This meeting is being hosted by the Appellate Advocacy Section.
| Speaker(s): |
Mr. Justice H. Groberman, Court of Appeal of British Columbia (Moderator)
Mary Ainslie, Q.C., Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions
David Layton, Q.C., Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions
Brock Martland, Q.C., Martland & Saulnier
Mark Andrews, Q.C., Fasken
Sally Rudolf, Court of Appeal of British Columbia |
| Time: |
Monday, January 14, 2019 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Pacific Time) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50
Please note that this is an estimate of the total hours of CPD that are being offered. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, an assesment will be made as to exactly how many hours will be approved.
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Synopsis
Kick off 2019 by coming out to the Law Courts Inn to socialize with your peers and to learn some legal writing tips and tricks from some of the best legal writers in the criminal and civil bar: Mary Ainslie, Q.C., David Layton, Q.C., Brock Martland, Mark Andrews, Q.C., and Sally Rudolf. These five, along with Mr. Justice Harvey Groberman from the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, will share their insights on a variety of practical issues relevant to factum writing as well as most other legal writing endeavours.
Among other things, the panelists will talk about their respective writing and editing processes, their tips for using facts persuasively, and how to establish your writing style.
Webinar/Teleconference
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