Judgment Writing Seminar (2026 Edition)
OVERVIEW
This annual seminar is designed to assist judges in improving their judgment-writing skills. The program includes lectures, discussions, and workshops that stress the nature of good prose, point-first writing and the special requirements and special challenges of judicial writing. Since the art of writing is a skill that, like all skills, can be improved only through practice, much of the instruction will center on written exercises and judgments. Please note that the number of available places is limited.
Each judge will be assigned an instructor who will read a sample of the judge’s writing prior to the seminar and will supervise the seminar discussions and workshops. The academic faculty members, most associated with major Canadian universities, have been chosen for their writing abilities as well as for their experience in teaching legal writing. The instructors work in collaboration with the teaching judges to conduct the workshops.
Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.
Judges who have participated in this seminar and then have gained some years of experience are encouraged to upgrade their skills by participating in the advanced program entitled “Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing,“ which takes place every two years.
Compensation for judges:
Participation in this program is approved under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act.
CHAIR
- The Honourable Justice Breese Davies, Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
REGISTRATION
Please contact Vicki Gondek, CMP, Project Manager of Judicial Programs:
Tel.: 514-731-2855
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You must pay the registration fee before the event
If you were unable to pay on time, we will ask you for a credit card on site, before the program begins.
If you can no longer attend
You may transfer your registration to a colleague at no charge.
To request a transfer, email vicki.gondek@ciaj-icaj.ca. You must complete the transfer at least 7 days before the event.
Should you choose to cancel your registration, fees can apply
- 30 days or more before the event: $100
- 7 to 30 days before the event: 50% of the registration fee
- Less than 7 days before the event: Full registration fee