COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Alberta Rules of Court Courses
The Legal Education Society of Alberta—with the assistance of the Alberta Law Reform Institute, Alberta Justice, Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, and Justice Canada—will be providing comprehensive training on the new Rules.
Mark Your Calendars! Whether you are a veteran litigator, general practitioner, legal assistant, or articling student, you have options to help guide you through this major transition. With multiple dates, locations, and formats, you can get the training you need, the way that you want it.
THE NEW RULES OF COURT: A SEAMLESS TRANSITION
Price: $225 + GST
All lawyers, articling students, and legal support staff will want to be at this
critical overview session. Attend live in Edmonton (April 12, 2010) or Calgary (April 19, 2010), or participate by live webcast on April 12th.
Attend this half-day session to get the background on how and why the Rules
of Court are changing, and when and how the new Rules will affect your practice.
In addition, learn valuable tips for making the transition to the new Rules of Court as painless as possible. Whether you are a veteran litigator, a support staff working with litigation files, or a general practitioner, this is an important session that all lawyers, articling students, and legal support staff should attend.
Hear from renowned representatives of the Courts, the Alberta Law Reform Institute, the Rules of Court Committee, the Law Society of Alberta, and the practising Bar. Leave this session feeling confident about what the changes to the Rules will mean for you.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
Introductory Remarks from the Court of Queen’s Bench
The Honourable Chief Justice N. C. Wittmann
Overview of the New Rules – What is Changing and Why?
The Honourable Associate Chief Justice J.D. Rooke
Whether or not your practice revolves around the Rules of Court, every
practitioner should know the basics of this important area of law. Learn the
purpose and intention of the new Rules of Court, and discover how the Rules are now organized and structured, so that you can navigate them with ease.
The How and When of the Major Changes
Sandra Petersson – Alberta Law Reform Institute
Every lawyer and support staff wants to understand when and how the new rules will affect their practice. This topic will highlight the most significant changes under
the new scheme, and explain the transitional rules and how they will apply.
Tips for a Seamless Transition
Peter B. Michalyshyn Q.C. – Chatwin LLP, and
Michele H. Hollins Q.C. – Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP
Armed with a basic understanding of how you will be affected by the new Rules of Court, this final session will provide you with valuable tips for making the transition as painless as possible. Learn how to plan for the changes so that nothing falls through the cracks, including suggestions for how to effectively communicate the need for change to others in your workplace. Finally, discover the vast array of courses and resources that will be available to support you through this transition.
WORKSHOPS FOR THE NEW RULES OF COURT
Price (per workshop): $245 + GST
Alberta Rules of Court Transition Package $1595.00 + GST
(for further details see our prices and packages)
Lawyers and legal support staff who need a solid understanding of the Rules
of Court should attend these 7 interactive courses covering all phases of litigation.
- Understanding the Litigation Process
- Bringing an Action
- Post-Commencement Pleadings
- Framework for Managing Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Resolving Pre-Trial Issues and Preserving Rights
Trial
- Judgments, Orders, and Costs
These courses will be available as half-day live sessions (morning or afternoon options) or as online self-study modules. Live courses will run every Monday (except Thanksgiving) from September 13th to November 8th in both Calgary and Edmonton.
Alberta Rules of Court Certificate from the Legal Education Society of Alberta
LESA’s Alberta Rules of Court Certificate program is a voluntary program of the Legal Education Society of Alberta. The certificate program is not a license nor certification, but a formal recognition of your commitment to legal education in this area of law. Upon completion of the certificate program, you receive
a certificate, along with the right to announce you have completed the certificate program from our organization.
To obtain the Alberta Rules of Court Certificate, you must complete the following eight (8) courses:
- The New Rules of Court: A Seamless Transition
- Understanding the Litigation Process
- Bringing an Action
- Post-Commencement Pleadings
- Framework for Managing Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Resolving Pre-Trial Issues and Preserving Rights
Trial
- Judgments, Orders, and Costs
Courses can be taken in person, or completed online. For those considering
LESA’s Alberta Rules of Court Certificate, please see the information on our Alberta
Rules of Court Transition Package for the best deal on fantastic programming.
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