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In this special seminar, join one of the country’s best trial lawyers to learn all about how to approach a jury trial.
May 9, 2025 at 11amTrial by Jury - Tips and Techniques - Michael Lacy
The law governing sexual assault trials evolves more quickly than most people can keep up. Peter Sankoff gives an update and discusses the latest trends and developments.
June 6th, 2025 at 11 amSexual Assault – New Update - Peter Sankoff
Professor Peter Sankoff will explain what happens in a modern sexual assault trial, and how these trials have become a major source of injustice for accused, complainants and other players in the system.
July 11th, 2025 at 11 amEverybody Loses: The Canadian Sexual Assault Trial
Brian Beresh will cover all issues from jury selection to opening addresses to effectively objecting without insulting, the strategies used to present evidence more effectively, to calling defence evidence and closing addresses.
September 5th, 2025Strategies and Tips for Running a Great Jury Trial - Brian Beresh
Artificial intelligence is changing the way lawyers work - and the way people lie. In this webinar, Lisa Feldstein will walk you through how AI can streamline everyday tasks in your practice.
October 3rd, 2025AI in Criminal Defence: Tools for Lawyers, Tricks for Liars - Lisa Feldstein
Professor Peter Sankoff will provide tips and tools to make the most of your Charter exclusion motion, providing an answer to the question of: how do I get evidence secured by a Charter breach excluded under s 24(2)?
November 7th, 2025Making the Most of Section 24(2)
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