Canada the Crossroads of the World
April 27 – 30, 2016 in Windsor, Ontario
History
Canada was one of the original founding members of the International Client Consultation Competition (initially called the International Client Counseling Competition) in 1985, and has competed in the International Competition since that time.
The Louis M. Brown/Forrest S. Mosten International Client Consultation Competition is the outcome of a pioneering initiative in the 1960’s by Los Angeles lawyer Louis M. Brown to address the failure of traditional legal education to include the essential skills of interviewing and counseling.
The International Competition was named after Louis M Brown in 1993 in recognition of the inspiration he provided as the originator of the competition. In 2010, the name was changed to acknowledge the immense contribution of Californian lawyer Forrest S. Mosten, who has been the president of the competition for over 25 years.
Each participating country sends one team, usually the winner of its national competition. Twenty-one teams competed in the 2014 competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The diversity and richness of the gathering is reflected in the competing countries: Australia, Canada, Cambodia, England and Wales, Finland, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Irish Republic, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey and United States.
The winners’ names are inscribed on the plaque awarded as the competition trophy. The winners also receive prizes donated by the International Bar Association.
For more information about the Brown-Mosten International Client Consultation Competition, including a list of past winners, visit: http://www.brownmosten.com/
The subject of the 2016 ICCC is Matrimonial Issues.
Competition
The Competition simulates a law office consultation in which two law students, acting as lawyers, are presented with a client matter. The students are given a brief written memorandum that identifies the general nature of the client’s problem before the interviews are held. The students conduct an interview with a person playing the role of the client. Students are expected to elicit the relevant information from the client, explain the relevant laws, present the client with their options, and assist the client to select their preferred resolution. The interview with the client is then followed by a post-consultation period during which the students analyze the interview and discuss the work to be undertaken. The interview and post-consultation period last a total of 45 minutes. The students are evaluated against specific criteria that emphasize the use of listening, questioning, planning, and analytical skills in a lawyer/client interview.
Wednesday, April 27
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Event |
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Costs |
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2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Participant Registration & Scavenger Hunt |
UWindsor Law School
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Swag-bags distributed Scavenger Hunt – provide tour of law school
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3:30pm – 4:30 p.m 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Watching Lacrosse Game Watching Opanek |
UWindsor Law School |
Walk over |
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5:30pm – 7:30pm |
Opening Ceremony & Dinner |
UWindsor Moot Court |
Recognizing three main cultures of Canada Team Letter Draw
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7:30pm
8:30 to 10:00 pm |
Masters Class with Julie MacFarlane
Culture Night |
UWindsor Moot Court |
Each team presents their culture |
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Thursday, April 28 – Day 1 of Competition
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Event |
Location |
Details |
Costs |
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8:30am – 9:30am |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School 401 Sunset Avenue, (Corner of Sunset and University), Windsor, Ontario |
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9:30am – 1:00pm |
First Morning Round of Competition
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UWindsor Law School |
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9:00am – 11:30pm
See bus schedule
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Tour of Willistead Manor
Shopping
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Willistead Manor Admission ($4.50) |
1899 Niagara Street, Windsor, Ontario -One to one and half hour tour of historical site
Windsor Crossings Outlet Mall – 1955 Talbot Road, LaSalle, Ontario Devonshire Mall, 3100 Howard Avenue, Windsor, Ontario |
$4.50 |
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1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School |
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2:00pm – 3:30pm
See bus schedule |
Tour of Willistead Manor
Shopping
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Willistead Manor Admission ($4.50) |
One to one and half hour tour of historical site |
$4.50 |
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1:30 pm – 4:45pm |
First Afternoon Round of Competition |
UWindsor Law School |
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5:00pm – 6:30pm |
Annual General Meeting
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UWindsor Law School |
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7:00pm |
Dinner for Student Competitors
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Bistro of Windsor, 78 Riverside Drive W., Windsor |
One Block from Casino |
Self-pay |
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7:30pm |
Dinner for Coaches, Administrators and National Representatives |
Mazaar, 372 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor |
Three Blocks from Casino |
Self-pay |
Friday, April 29 – Day 2 of Competition
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Event |
Location |
Details |
Costs |
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8:00am – 9:30am |
Canadian Pancake Breakfast |
Church across from casino |
All Saints Church Historical Site, 330 City Hall Square, Windsor, Ontario (across from Casino) |
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8:30am – 9:30am |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School |
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9:30am – 1:00pm |
Second Morning Round of Competition
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UWindsor Law School |
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9:30am – 12:00pm |
Justice Phillips Courthouse Tour # 1
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Ontario Court of Justice, 200 Chatham Street East, Windsor |
One block from All Saints Church and Casino |
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1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School, |
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1:30am – 3:30pm |
Justice Phillips Courthouse Tour # 2
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Ontario Court of Justice, 200 Chatham Street East, Windsor |
One block from All Saints Church and Casino |
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1:30 pm – 4:45pm |
Second Afternoon Round of Competition
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UWindsor Law School |
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7:00pm |
Semi-Finalists Announced
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UWindsor Law School |
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7:30pm |
Social Activity – Wiser’s room and distillery tour – Hiram Walker Distillery, 2072 Riverside Drive East, Windsor
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Saturday, April 30 – Day 3 of Competition
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Time |
Event |
Location |
Details |
Costs |
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8:30am – 9:30am |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School |
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9:30am – 1:00pm |
Semi-Final Round of Competition
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UWindsor Law School |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Lunch
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UWindsor Law School |
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1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Briefing for Judges and Clients
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UWindsor Law School |
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2:00pm – 2:15pm |
Announcement of Finalists
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UWindsor Law School |
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2:30pm – 5:30pm |
Final Round of Competition
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UWindsor Law School |
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5:30pm – 6:00pm |
Final Round Judges Confer
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UWindsor Law School |
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6:00pm – 6:30pm |
Announcement of Winning Team and Judges Comments
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UWindsor Law School |
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7:30pm – 10:00pm |
The Mosaic of Canada: Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony – St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Waterfront Ballroom, 201 Riverside Dr. West, Windsor
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St. Clair Centre for the Arts , Waterfront Ballroom |
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Website for registration & information
*Hospitality Rooms – located at UWindsor
Registration
The Registration fee is $500.00 USD per team (two competitors, one coach and one national representative). Both coach and national representative must be actual coach and national representative, they cannot be substituted with a relative, for instance. All other people should pay the per person fee $250.00 USD per person. Registration fees were implemented as a ICCC Policy.
Registration Deadline is April 1, 2016. To register.
Complete this ICCC Cultural Practices Information sheet once your team has registered. This form is due by April 15, 2016. Email completed form to Sharon Murphy at lawgirl59@hotmail.com.
Email registration information to ccorio@uwindsor.ca. Please include names of the competitors/coaches, any special dietary needs and arrival dates/times.
If there are any problems paying the registration, cash will be accepted at the opening reception.
Accommodations
- To reserve within the group room block at the special rate of $135/per night CAD, please call the Reservations Department at 1-800-991-8888 before March 12, 2016.
- Please quote the group code CUN0426. The group name is International Client Consultation.
- To reserve your room online, follow this link
http://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations?propCode=WCL&groupCode=CUN0426
Host & Venue
University of Windsor
Faculty of Law
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON
N9B 3P4
Venue: Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, Moot Room (Room 1100)
Parking
There is street metered parking in front of the Law School, Also on the East side of the Law School there is a paid parking lot. This parking lot is beside Assumption Church.
*The Distance from Windsor Airport to the Law School is 30 miutes. The hotel is located in Downtown Windsor which is located 10 minutes from the Law School.
Competition Memos- 2016
Bus Schedule
Countries Participating:
Switzerland
Scotland
Iran
Georgia
Ireland
Malaysia
India
New Zealand
Ukraine
Australia
Turkey
Northern Ireland
Canada
US
England/Wales
Germany
Poland
Netherlands
Canadian Contacts:
Sharon Murphy – Competition Organizer
Email: lawgirl59@hotmail.com
Brigeeta Richdale – National Representative
Email: richdaleb@bennettjones.com
Tel: 604-891-5150