Former Judge Michel to preside over a mock civil trial at Collège Boréal

2010-04-07

On April 15, Collège Boréal in cooperation with ACFO du grand Sudbury, will hold a mock civil trial to highlight Law Day 2010. Being held as part of the monthly activities to mark the 100th anniversary of ACFO and during Collège Boréal’s 15th anniversary, the event will be presided by the Honourable Gérald Michel, former Regional Senior Justice in Sudbury. This simulation will underline in a facetious way the importance of the Canadian legal system in the history of both institutions.

Organized by the students and professors of the Legal Assistant Program at Collège Boréal, this civil trial simulation will outline the facts of opposing parties in a dispute between neighbours. Both plaintiff and defendant will have to substantiate their case by presenting their position on the issue in question to the Honourable Gérald Michel. It promises to be a colourful and entertaining contemporary event.

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

Time: From noon to 2 p.m.

Place: Collège Boréal, Sudbury, Jean-Watters Amphitheatre

About Law Day 2010:
Organized by the Canadian Bar Association, Law Day 2010 is a time for the public to learn about the law, the legal profession and some of the legal institutions that form the cornerstones of our Canadian democracy. Activities that will be held across the country on April 15 include lectures on the law, mock trials and courthouse tours.

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For more information:
Benoît Clément
Manager, Strategic Communications
Collège Boréal
705-560-6673, extension 1235
benoit.clement@borealc.on.ca