Foundations in Judicial Competencies
Do you aspire to be a judge? There is no better time to start enhancing the skills that directly align with that career goal. Not yet ready to reveal your ambition to your friends and colleagues? The on-line learning format to which we have all had to turn in recent months is the perfect way to further your goal from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.
Dedicate a few lunch-time hours to strengthen your resumé with the OBA’s online Certificate Program - Foundations in Judicial Competencies. This new certificate program is designed to help you understand what to expect from the selection process and build a solid foundation of the skills and core competencies fundamental to any adjudicative role.
Hear directly from Fareed Amin, Chair of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee, Yasir Naqvi, the former Attorney General, the Honourable Manjusha Pawagi, Ontario Court of Justice, Brenda Hollingsworth, a former member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee, Frank Walwyn, an immediate former member of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee for appointments to the Ontario Court of Justice, and a former member of the Judicial Appointments Committee for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Greater Toronto Area, offering their practical insight into these processes.
The remaining sessions explore the essential pillars of judicial excellence, namely:
- Judicial Independence, Integrity and Diligence
- Equality and Impartiality
- Overturned: Insights from Appeals Court Judges
- Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity Training
- Basics of Judicial Reasoning
- Basics of Judicial Decision Writing
- Managing the Courtroom: Setting the Stage, Interactions with Counsel and Witnesses
Deepen your knowledge in several core areas. Gain unparalleled insight from distinguished members of the judiciary on how they overcome challenging aspects of these core competencies and continue to remain focused on the important tenants of their role.
Upon completion of all eight sessions, you will be presented with a Certificate in Foundations in Judicial Competencies. We want to help you position yourself to be a more prepared candidate who stands out.
The first session provides an overview of the application and appointment process for federal and provincial judicial vacancies, including the new amendments to the provincial application process.
The second session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores some of the essential pillars of judicial excellence, namely, independence, integrity and diligence.
The third session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores more of the essential pillars of judicial excellence, namely, equality and impartiality.
The fourth session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores insights from appeal court judges.
The sixth session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores managing the courtroom by setting the stage, as well as interactions with counsel and witnesses.
The seveth session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores the basics of judicial reasoning.
The eighth session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores the basics of judicial decision writing.
The fifth session of the OBA’s Foundations in Judicial Competencies Certificate Program, explores unconscious bias, raising awareness and cultural sensitivity training.