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Overview
What you will learn
Whether you’re new to personal injury or looking to broaden your practice, this comprehensive program gives you the core rules and procedures and practical tools you need to handle motor vehicle accident cases with confidence. Learn from experienced faculty and gain real-world insights you can apply immediately in your practice.
Covering key legal principles, accident benefits, liability, damages, and procedural considerations, this unique Certificate offers a well-rounded introduction to the complexities of motor vehicle accident litigation in Canada.
Ideal for lawyers who are new to motor vehicle accident (MVA) law or looking to expand their personal injury practice, and also for legal professionals transitioning into litigation roles, articling students, or junior associates seeking a solid grounding in the fundamentals of MVA claims, you will gain a deep understanding of this area of practice over 5 intensive days, as well as a valuable Certificate from Canada’s oldest law school.
With practical guidance from seasoned practitioners, participants will leave better equipped to assess files, advise clients, and navigate common challenges in MVA matters.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Overview: The legislative framework that governs MVA cases in Ontario on both the tort and AB sides (Insurance Act, SABS, LAT Common Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure and New Simplified Procedure in Non-Jury Actions)
- Introduction to major tort Issues and substantive doctrines
- Introduction to accident benefits law and practice
- The client and the case, including assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the case and developing a theory of the case
- Evidence and discovery In tort and AB cases
- Calculating Damages
- Mediation and pretrials (tort)/Case conferences (AB)
- Settlements
- Effective preparation and presentation of the case at trial (or at arbitration at the Licence Appeal Tribunal under the SABS in AB cases
- The law of costs in MVA cases
- Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Applying what you’ve learned to case-study situations; Q&A
- The Future of Injury Law practice: Artificial Intelligence, practice economics, rule changes, resource limitations and access to justice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
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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
- Personal injury lawyers (plaintiffs’ and defence/insurers’) in Ontario
- Accident Benefits lawyers (plaintiffs’/applicants and defence/respondents’/insurer’s counsel) in Ontario
- Litigation paralegals in Ontario
- Litigation law clerks in Ontario
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-residents2995 CAD / full≈ 2995 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 CAD / full≈ 2995 CAD / full
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