Civil Appeals and Judicial Reviews: Common Mistakes and Pitfalls

This session is for civil litigators whose appellate and judicial review advocacy skills, both written or oral, may require some finessing or assistance. Whether you come across a situation where you must determine how to appeal your decision, if there are any meritorious grounds for the appeal or judicial review application, and how to provide the most effective advocacy for your client at the Ontario Divisional Court or Court of Appeal – this seminar is for you. Join this exclusive Education Program brought to you by the Toronto Lawyers Association and LexisNexis Canada to learn more about the most common mistakes litigators make that can send an appeal or judicial review application down the wrong path. What you will learn Common errors made by litigators during an appeal process How to appeal a decision or seek judicial review Best practices / tip-tricks to avoid Best practices for written and oral appellate advocacy How to apply those best practices to perfect your appellate strategy Legal tools to rely on when drafting materials for an application for judicial review or appeal