Preparation Strategy
Prepare
- Keep in mind what your audience wants and needs to know.
- Stick to your topic’s bullet points.
- Challenge your learners with appropriate content.
- If you are unsure of the learning level, consult with us.
Research
- Our Legal Resources Library includes great tools for researching your paper or presentation.
Create
- Distill content to key concepts.
- Develop a logical presentation outline with a few points for each key concept. Include an introduction and conclusion.
- Prepare your materials for submission.
- Be creative – consider including visual aids, videos, or poll questions. Submit these in advance for tech review and assistance.
Top Preparation Tips
- Clear Language: Avoid using practice-specific jargon. Where you cannot avoid this, explain what you mean.
- Balance: Be mindful of the diverse perspectives of your audience.
- Equality Issues: Consider inclusivity and equality from a legal and a writing perspective.
- Fact Checking: The Law Society does not verify statute, case citations, or content. Please ensure that you are satisfied with the accuracy of your materials prior to submission.
- Credit: If you are updating a previous paper by another lawyer, remember to credit the original authors. If an articling student or associate assists you with your paper, remember to credit them as well.
- Copyright: If you wish to include any copyright protected material (e.g., photos, videos, previously published papers, or articles), we’ll happily assist in securing reprint permission. Please make your request at least 3 weeks prior to your presentation date. We assume that all materials are free of any copyright concerns unless they have been flagged by you.