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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 | 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 themselves. | ||
In order to get the client’s matter called, the student should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that both client and counsel are present and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused | In order to get the client’s matter called, the student should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that '''both the client and counsel are present''' and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused and their counsel are present. Do not interrupt Crown Counsel when they are addressing a matter. | ||
When the judge enters or exits the court, the student should rise and bow to the judge. | When the judge enters or exits the court, the student should rise and bow to the judge. | ||
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When the matter is called, the student should rise and approach the counsel’s table. The student should stand on the other side of the podium from the Crown. The rule of thumb is that Crown is seated next to the witness box while defence is seated furthest away. | When the matter is called, the student should rise and approach the counsel’s table. The student should stand on the other side of the podium from the Crown. The rule of thumb is that Crown is seated next to the witness box while defence is seated furthest away. | ||
The student should invite the client to come forward and address the court in a loud, clear voice, keeping in mind that the microphones in most courtrooms are only for recording and not for amplification purposes. The student should introduce | The student should invite the client to come forward and address the court in a loud, clear voice, keeping in mind that the microphones in most courtrooms are only for recording and not for amplification purposes. The student should introduce themselves in the following manner: | ||
<tt> | <tt> | ||
“Your Honour, my name is <Full Name><Spell Out Last Name>, first initial <First Initial>. I am a law student with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program, and with leave of the Court, representing Mr./Ms. | “Your Honour, my name is <Full Name><Spell Out Last Name>, first initial <First Initial>. I am a law student with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program, and with leave of the Court, representing Mr./Ms._______, who is here in the court today”. <Have the client stand up and point towards them> | ||
</tt> | </tt> | ||
:'''NOTE:''' Judges are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while JPs are addressed as “Your Worship.” | :'''NOTE:''' Judges are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while JPs are addressed as “Your Worship.” | ||
If there is a supervising lawyer present, they '''must''' be introduced as well at this time. The student should then remind the court what is to occur with the file (e.g. the matter is set for an arraignment hearing or disposition or trial, etc.). | If there is a supervising lawyer present, they '''must''' be introduced as well at this time. The student should then remind the court what is to occur with the file (e.g., the matter is set for an arraignment hearing or disposition or trial, etc.). | ||
Upon completion of the student’s appearance, on exiting the courtroom the student should turn and bow to the judge at the bar of the court and/or the door. | Upon completion of the student’s appearance, on exiting the courtroom the student should turn and bow to the judge at the bar of the court and/or the door. | ||
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=== 2. Courtroom demeanour and etiquette === | === 2. Courtroom demeanour and etiquette === | ||
* Review Section III | * Review Section III “Etiquette” for general recommendations on courtroom etiquette. | ||
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