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Overview
What you will study
The law and best practices concerning evidence are continually evolving, so as a litigator, it is critical to not just keep on pace but to stay ahead of emerging issues.
The The Civil Litigator's Survival Guide To Evidence course offered by York University will give you the practical tips and knowledge you need to prevail in negotiations, discoveries, motions, pretrials and trials.
Over two half days, you will have the opportunity to tap into the expertise of a distinguished faculty of judges and litigators, get the updated knowledge you need to remain current, and deepen your understanding of ongoing evidentiary issues that could impact your case.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Hearsay – new practice tips, including how and when to object
- Tactics for maximizing the weight of your evidence
- Techniques for handling experts before and during trial
- Motions and applications: the key differences in their role in determining the evidence you need
- Proven strategies when challenging a claim of privilege
- Best practices when responding to a prior inconsistent statement
- Strategies to apply the rules of evidence to mediations and arbitrations
- Practical advice and approaches to ethical/professional dilemmas
- Tips from the Bench: Distinguished judges share the common mistakes they see litigators making and what to do instead
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 18 other Short Courses in Civil & Private Law in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Civil litigators (plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel)
- In-house litigation counsel
- Litigation law clerks
- Litigation paralegals
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents895 CAD / full≈ 895 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents895 CAD / full≈ 895 CAD / full
Living costs
Toronto
Canada
1502 - 2563 CAD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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