The program will consist of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (pre-recorded sessions you can view on demand) components. The live sessions will be hands-on, interactive meetings with your faculty, and other participants. These will take place through Zoom Meetings. You will be seen and heard online. This will require a webcam and speaker/microphone.
You must view the assigned homework plenary videos prior to the date of your session. Specific information will follow.
Date & Time
Day 1
November 9, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
Day 2
November 11, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
Day 3
November 17, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT
Day 4
November 19, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
Mandatory Writing Sample
Shortly after you register, you will be provided with instructions on how to submit/upload your writing sample.
What to Send
Given the structure of the program, we recommend that you submit a factum. A factum on behalf of the applicant, appellant or moving party is preferred, but if necessary, a respondent’s factum is acceptable. If you have not yet written a factum, a written argument or other court submission is also acceptable. Articles and/or other written legal and non-legal documents are not acceptable (eg. Opinion letters; Memos). It is imperative that the sample not relate to matters currently before the courts – no exceptions. Please email
megan@advocates.ca if you have any questions or concerns about your writing sample.
Please Note
- You may submit in word OR in pdf.
- Feel free to redact names/non-essential facts. This is your client and should be your call/judgment.
- Your name MUST BE clearly marked on the first page of the sample.
- Do not include supplementary documentation and appendices.
- Ensure your writing sample is preloaded and available for use during the program.