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Resources - Area of law

A Brief History of the Justice of the Peace Bench

The office of Justice of the Peace was transplanted from England to Canada in 1763 as a result of the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which decreed that the law of England, both civil and criminal, was to be imposed upon all the territory of what subsequently became Canada.

Civil Law Confidential - R. Lee Akazaki, Jeffrey Radnoff and Jennifer McAleer (SLI 2008)

This resource includes various presentations on civil law  presented to the Summer Law Institute 2008. These presentations include "Why Does Civil Law Matter - An Introduction to Civil Justice in Ontario from the Deep End" by R. Lee Akazaki; "Analysis of Remedies in Contract/Tort/Equity/Statute" by Jeffrey Radnoff; and "How Canadian Civil Courts Really Work" by Jennifer McAleer.
 

Civil Law Mock Trial Role Preparation Package

This resource outlines the differences between civil and criminal trials and provides an overview of a civil action, including statements of claim and defence, discovery and the pre-trial conference and trial. It includes a time chart, courtroom etiquette and preparation guidelines for students playing the roles of plaintiff and defence lawyers, judge, jury member, court clerk, court staff and members of the press. This resource can be used to prepare students for a civil law mock trial or as a handout to provide an overview of civil law claims.

Constitutional Law Mock Appeal Scenario: R. v. Antonio Provolone

This resource, originally from the OJEN Fall 2009 Charter Challenge, deals with access to legal counsel. Mr. Antonio Provolone does not have legal counsel to proceed to trial on a number of criminal charges, including robbery. His original lawyer withdrew from his case due to illness, and Mr. Provolone has been unable to find a lawyer who will accept a legal aid certificate.

Courtroom & Classroom Visits Lesson Plans

These lesson plans can be used prior to a courthouse visit or a classroom visit from a justice sector professional. Strategies are provided for introducing students to the structure of the justice system in Ontario, as well as tips on courtroom etiquette and interacting with justice sector professionals.

Criminal Law Mock Trial Role Preparation Package

This resource outlines the criminal law mock trial process, including a time chart, courtroom etiquette and preparation guidelines for students playing the roles of Crown and defence lawyers, judge, jury member, court clerk, court staff and members of the press. This resource can be used to prepare students for a criminal law mock trial or as a handout to provide an overview of the criminal law process.

Criminal Law Procedure: Beasts of Burden, Large and Small - G. Paul Renwick (SLI 2007)

A powerpoint overview of the criminal law procedures presented to the Summer Law Institute 2007 by G. Paul Renwick, Assistant Crown Attorney. This presentation provides information on criminal law procedures from the ladder of proof to sentencing orders.

Family Law Mock Trial Role Preparation Package

This resource outlines the differences between civil, criminal and family trials and provides an overview of a family law case, including the family court system, the Family Law Rules, bringing an application, motions, pre-trial procedures and the trial. It includes a time chart, courtroom etiquette and preparation guidelines for students playing the roles of the applicant and respondent lawyers, judge, court services officer and court clerk. This resource can be used to prepare students for a family law mock trial or as a handout to provide an overview of family law actions.

Great Debate 2007 - How Do We Ensure Access to Justice For All?

Developed in 2002 to complement the already broad range of Law Day activities, OJEN’s Great Debate is an annual event designed to enliven current issues in the justice system before an audience of high school teachers and students.

This DVD includes a video of the 2007 bilingual Great Debate, and accompanying teacher resource packages, including viewing notes, related classroom activities and lesson plans. The topic for the 2007 Great Debate was “How do we ensure access to justice for all?”

Handout: Common Law and Civil Law

Different legal systems are used around the world. Two of the most common are Common Law and Civil Law. This handout outlines key differences between the two and develops their understanding of the strengths of each while increasing their knowledge of Canadian and international justice systems.

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