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== A. Courtroom Etiquette for Law Students ==
== A. Courtroom etiquette for law students ==


When attending court for a matter, the student should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the student should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him/herself.
When attending court for a matter, the student should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the student should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him/herself.
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When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), students should always be pleasant and polite. They are people a student will continue to work with for many years. There are times when students need to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. Students should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors. Clinicians should be firm, but polite.  
When interacting with the Crown (or anyone else for that matter), students should always be pleasant and polite. They are people a student will continue to work with for many years. There are times when students need to be more assertive but this should be done in a tactful way. Students should always respect the Crown, even when pointing out errors. Clinicians should be firm, but polite.  


=== 2. Courtroom Demeanour and Etiquette ===
=== 2. Courtroom demeanour and etiquette ===


* Men must wear a suit jacket (blazer), dress pants, and a tie; while women must wear a blazer and skirt or dress pants. Shoes (as with all attire) must be professional;
* Men must wear a suit jacket (blazer), dress pants, and a tie; while women must wear a blazer and skirt or dress pants. Shoes (as with all attire) must be professional;