Originally presented at the 2025 Child Protection Program

Meredith Mitchell moderates this thoughtful presentation from junior counsel about the unwritten rules and practice tips they wish they had known the first day on the job.

Topics include:

• Apprehension – How many days does the agency have to file?
• Practicalities of the docket – What happens? In what order are matters heard?
• Particulars – What’s expected in them?
• Service – Who needs to be served and how far in advance? What does 2 clear days notice mean?