LAWS 2295

This course will provide students with a broad overview of criminal appellate practice. Legal principles and practical skills will be enhanced via lectures, mock case materials preparation, in- class exercises and a mock appellate moot. Topics potentially covered include: appellate litigation strategy; seeking leave to appeal; bail pending appeal; Summary conviction appeals and questions on forum; appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada; intervenors and the public interest; appellate reasons and judicial decision-making; and self-represented litigants and access to justice on appeal. Students are expected to have strong legal research and writing skills and proficiency in criminal and evidence law. Classes are held one evening per week during the Winter term.