This book is essential for: Barristers in their first few years of practice.

Recognized as a "thorough and well-organized civil trial practice guide", this winner of the ACLEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publications gathers key information about trial preparation and strategy from a cross-section of Vancouver's top advocates, some of whom are now serving on the bench. An invaluable resource, this handbook combines black-letter legal and procedural material with very practical information, including objectives, pointers, and strategy.

Examples, anecdotes, suggested forms for written materials, charts, at-your-fingertips information schedules and other assorted "barrister's tricks" make this 6" x 9" softcover book a best seller. sample questions and scripts are also included where appropriate.

The second edition incorporates significant developments in the law and practice current to October 1, 2005, including:

• the practical effects and procedural considerations of the Expedited Litigation Pilot Project under Supreme Court Rule 68
• new case law from the British Columbia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada
• all precedents on CD-ROM

• full text of the Class Proceedings Act, current to April 1, 2002
• full text of the Class Proceedings Act, current to April 1, 2002
• introductory commentary on class proceedings
• Supreme Court Practice Direction on class proceedings
• sample notices of motion for certification and settlement, and sample certification and settlement orders 
• looseleaf service with regular updates