Walsh Family Law Moot

3 credits · Professional

The Walsh Family Law Moot is a national family law moot, sponsored by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Ontario Chapter. The moot is held annually in March in downtown Toronto. Mooters will prepare a written factum for the appellant or the respondent, and then argue for that party before a panel of judges and senior family law lawyers. The course is open to four 3rd year students. Selection will be conducted through written application and a brief oral exercise. Criteria include academic ability, advocacy skills, and commitment to family law. CALENDAR NOTES: Pre-requisite: LAWS 2110- Family Law Evaluation: Research, factum preparation and oral advocacy performance. Students may count this course as their major paper requirement. PREREQUISITES: LAWS 2110 - Family Law