Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing (2028 Edition)
– Joint program with the NJI

Date: May 7-11, 2028
Price per person: N/A
Location: In Person: Location TBC

OVERVIEW

Writing is at the core of the judicial function. Judges rely on their ability to craft clear, concise and persuasive reasons to ensure that their decisions are understood and accepted by the parties, other courts and the public.

Mastering the Skill of Judgment Writing—presented jointly by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice and the National Judicial Institute—is an intensive biennial program that will help judges take their judicial writing skills to an advanced level. The seminar features extensive small-group work and individualized feedback on writing problems from experienced judicial faculty and experts on judicial writing.

After taking part in this seminar, you will return to your courtroom better able to:

  • create an effective overview, both to orient the reader and to increase your efficiency as a writer;
  • structure complex material by placing context before the details;
  • organize facts and law to create clearer, more concise judgments;
  • refine your style to create more persuasive sentences;
  • self-edit efficiently and effectively; and
  • understand your own writing process, enabling you to conquer writer’s block and its frustrations.

Bilingual program with simultaneous interpretation.

 

Compensation for judges:
Participation in this program under Section 41 (1) of the Judges Act is pending.

 

CO-CHAIRS

  • The Honourable Justice Peter M.S. Bryson, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal

 

REGISTRATION

Before registering for this advanced seminar, it is mandatory to have participated in the annual judgment writing seminar and then acquired a few years of experience. However, judges with extensive experience who did not attend the first course are invited to contact us if they wish to register.

Please contact Vicki Gondek, CMP, Project Manager of Judicial Programs:
Tel.: 514-731-2855

CONTACT VICKI GONDEK

 

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