PROC 459 - LAW - Fall 2026

McGill University • Guelph, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Law at McGill University is seeking an instructor for PROC 459, a Civil Litigation Workshop course for the Fall 2026 term. This course is designed to equip students with the technical and practical skills necessary for civil litigation, covering techniques in discovery, production of exhibits, examination of witnesses, legal argument, and trial tactics, culminating in a simulated trial. The University reserves the right to assign the instructor of its choice. McGill University is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Requirements

• A first degree in law.
• Several years of significant practice or professional experience in the relevant area.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Civil Litigation Workshop course (PROC 459) for the Fall 2026 term.
• Provide students with technical and practical tools for civil litigation.
• Cover techniques applicable in discovery, production of exhibits, examination of witnesses, legal argument, and trial tactics.
• Oversee a day-long simulated trial as the culmination of the course.

Benefits

• McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
• McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
• Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
• McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.
• McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior