Location: Main CampusSession: 2025 Trimestre d'hiver | Winter TermFaculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law SectionUnit: Faculty of Law - Common Law Section_PTCourse Title: Studies in Criminal Law: The Trial of a MurderCourse Code: CML4111Section: JBCourse Description: The Trial of a Murder is a course which offers students the opportunity to prosecute or defend a hypothetical murder trial from bail hearing to sentencing. The entire class will be working from the same set of facts (ie “the file”). Students will work in teams of four (two Crowns and two defence). Each team of four will have a dedicated practicing criminal lawyer acting as a consultant and guide. Each team of four will have two assignments to complete over the course of the semester – the assignments will involve both written and oral components.This course aims to teach students about the criminal trial process through the lens of a single charge proceeding through the system from start to finish. It is a unique learning opportunity taught from the perspective of the practitioner and incorporating essential litigation skills in both written and oral advocacy.Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time ProfessorDate Posted: April 15, 2024Closing Date: May 15, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveExpected Enrolment: 24Approval date: April 15, 2024Number of credits: 3Work Hours: 39Course type: BPosting type: Régulier / RegularLanguage of instruction: Anglais | EnglishCompetence in second language: PassiveCourse Schedule: - - - Monday – Friday 19:00 to 21:50Requirements:The Common Law Section is seeking candidates who are leaders in the legal profession. An LL.B., J.D., or equivalent is required for this position. Membership in the Law Society of Ontario (or equivalent) in good standing is also required. The successful candidate will have significant practical experience in the area of Canadian criminal law as well as written and oral advocacy. Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click , , or to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
