2027 CLA Appellate Advocacy Bootcamp
This two-day course will deliver expert training on oral and written appellate advocacy for criminal lawyers seeking to improve their appellate advocacy skills. Participants will prepare in advance of the course by completing prescribed advocacy reading material as well as case material on a real homicide appeal. Participants will also complete a short (1-2 page) written assignment and prepare a moot (15 minutes) on the homicide appeal.
Appellate lawyers and judges will participate in panel discussions on best practices in factum writing and oral submissions and will provide feedback on participants’ writing assignment. The participants will present their moots before a panel of three and receive a performance review.
The goal of the course is to provide criminal lawyers who are developing an appellate practice with substantive education and performance feedback on oral and written appellate advocacy.
How to apply:
- To apply, please submit a one-page letter detailing why you are interested in the program and any relevant experience you have to marianne.salih@roylelaw.ca and tonya@tonyakent.ca. Please submit by December 1, 2026.
- Notifications of acceptance/decline will be issued by January 15, 2027.
- A maximum of 20 participants will be selected.
- Participants must have a demonstrated interest in appellate practice.
- Lawyers from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Further Details:
The specific dates/times of the event are:
- March 20, 2027: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
- March 21, 2027: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This event will be in-person at Lincoln Alexander School of Law in Toronto.
The program will be eligible for 6 substantive CPD hours.
Upon acceptance, registrants will be expected to formally register and pay within one week of acceptance. A link to register/pay will be provided at that time. The cost of registration will be:
- $175 plus HST for members
- $300 plus HST for non-members