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Surveys of recently admitted practitioners repeatedly identify civil litigation as the area in which most practitioners in their first years of practice want formal training. This programme responds to this need and complements both the skills-based pre-admission courses and the annual NZLS CLE Litigation Skills Programme.
As a recently admitted practitioner, you should not miss this unique opportunity to develop practical skills in civil litigation and ensure you will be able to face a court case with confidence.
In this intensive, small-group workshop you will:
After attending this workshop you will:
Presenters will take you through lectures, discussions and preparing required documents in groups. Participants will present their individually drafted oral submissions on day two.
Recently admitted practitioners and those in their first two to three years of practice. Note: Numbers are limited so register early.
Participants will be sent a set of materials in advance.
Do you want to register more than one person for this course? Use the multiple registration button below or Click here
Financial assistance may be available through the Douglas Wilson Advocacy Scholarship Trust. Applications for assistance must be received by: 5pm on Friday 20 September 2024.
Late applications cannot be considered.
Please note: You must still register to attend this course, either online or by completing a registration form.
Download a Douglas Wilson Advocacy Scholarship Trust application form
Download PDF registration form
Wellington | 29 - 30 October |
Auckland | 11 - 12 November |
Christchurch | 18 - 19 November |
Sandra Grant Barrister, Auckland Sandra is a senior commercial and civil litigator with significant experience across many aspects of the law. She appears regularly in all of the higher courts and her practice covers a broad spectrum of commercial and civil disputes. Sandra has made and defended a wide variety of summary judgments, including some that have been finally determined in the Supreme Court. |
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Roderick Joyce QSO KC Auckland Rod commenced practice as a barrister in 1975 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1985. For 20 years he was a District Court judge. Rod taught civil procedure at the University of Auckland Law School for 22 years. He was a Teaching Fellow at the University. Rod is General Editor of a prominent Australian civil procedure and practice journal, and General Editor of a standard New Zealand text on civil procedure. |
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Adrian Olney Barrister, Wellington Adrian joined the independent bar in 2017, after 20 years of private practice, the last 10 of which were as a litigation partner at Russell McVeagh. He has led matters across a range of civil and regulatory litigation, including contractual, securities and property disputes, admiralty and international trade, judicial review, and Waitangi Tribunal claims. |
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Rachel Roff Barrister, Wellington Rachel is an experienced litigator specialising in public and commercial law. Prior to joining the independent bar in 2016, Rachel was Crown Counsel in Crown Law’s Revenue Team where she was involved in a number of significant and high-profile tax cases. Rachel’s litigation experience includes trial and appellate work, and she has experience acting as amicus curiae. |
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Her Honour Judge Pru Steven KC Christchurch Pru joined the independent bar in November 2008, having been a partner of Goodman Steven Tavendale & Reid. She was called to the inner bar in 2014. She practised in resource management and local government law before being appointed as an Environment Court Judge in February 2021. |
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James Wilding KC Clarendon Chambers, Christchurch James has been in practice since 1993, at the bar since 1996 and was called to the inner bar in 2018. He has been counsel to assist in various courts and for the Pike River Royal Commission. He is Convener of the Mental Health Review Tribunal and a Judge of the Court Martial Appeal Court. |
You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE in writing of the change. NZLS CLE Ltd reserves the right to close registrations and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.
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Introduction to Civil Litigation Skills - Wellington29 - 30 October - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor |
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Introduction to Civil Litigation Skills - Auckland11 - 12 November - Grand Millennium Auckland |
NZ $1,175.00 | ||
Introduction to Civil Litigation Skills - Christchurch18 - 19 - Rydges Latimer Christchurch |
NZ $1,175.00 | ||
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