Programs

Judge Shadowing

Description:
This program allows teachers to 'shadow' a judge for a day. Teachers will be able to link with a judge, observe his or her courtroom in action, and have follow-up discussions. This opportunity is available in some courthouses in Ontario.

Examples:
To learn more about the judge shadowing experience, click on the link below to read the article 'Teachers Take Up Judge Shadowing Opportunities.'

Who's Involved:
Judges
Teachers
Managers of Court Operations

Grade Level : Grade 5; Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12

Curriculum Links:
Judge shadowing is a useful exercise for educators teaching:
Aspects of Government in Canada (Grade 5)
Civics (Grade 10)
Career Studies (Grade 10)
Understanding Canadian Law (Grade 11)
History (Grades 11 & 12)
Canadian and International Law (Grade 12)

Regions Currently Delivering this Program:
    Central East
    Central South
    Central West
    East
    North East
    North West
    South West
    Toronto

How To Participate:
If you are currently teaching and would like to participate in this program, please contact Sarah Pole, Program Manager.

Associated Documents:
Teachers Take Up Judge Shadowing Opportunities (Acrobat PDF file)

Related Resources:
    An American Visitor to A Canadian Court
    Courtrooms & Classrooms Manual
    ESL Student Justice Education Series - Civil Law
    ESL Student Justice Education Series - Criminal Law
    ESL Student Justice Education Series - Employment Law
    ESL Student Justice Education Series - Human Rights Law
    ESL Student Justice Education Series - Immigration Law
    ESL Student Mock Trial - R. v. Lee
    Law and the Ontario Curriculum: Elementary Version (Kindergarten to Grade 8)
    Law and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary Version (Grades 9 to 12)
    So You Want To Be a Judge?
    The Honourable John W. Morden: The "Good" Judge
    The Honourable Mr. Justice James M. Farley: Law, Lawyers and Judges in Literature
    The Honourable Robert J. Sharpe: The Life of Chief Justice Dickson
    The Honourable Roy McMurtry: The Legal Profession and Public Service
    The Judicial Sash

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