HWLS Orientation Booklet 2012

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Table of Contents

Topic Page

Welcome 1

The SRC 2

L. E.C. Academic Programme 3

Year 1 3

Year 2 4

Transitional students 5

Mooting 6

Support Services 7

Administration 7

Clubs and Societies 7

School Calendar 8

Living in TnT 9

Getting around 11

Security 12

Amenities 13

Entertainment 18


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Presidents Welcome

It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the Hugh

Wooding Law School. For many of you, this is the final step in

realising your dream of becoming a legal practitioner. For

others, it is the beginning of a journey of exploration into the

many related fields of law. Whatever your aspirations, the Hugh

Wooding Law School is the ideal spring board for launching

your career.

The school is furnished with all of the resources to make your

time here a rewarding and enjoyable one. I implore you to viewthe work ahead not as a daunting task to be conquered, but an exciting challenge to be met. It is

important that your focus be not solely to pass your exams, but also to develop a deep appreciation of

the role of the law in the enhancement of people's lives and the advancement of our society.

More than just a centre of academia, the Law School is also a social hub. Take time to get to know

your colleagues, especially those from territories other than your own; participate in the many

activities and competitions that the school has to offer and take advantage of the unique multi-

cultural experience that living in the State of Trinidad & Tobago affords. The friends and memories

you make during your tutelage here are what will make your experience at Hugh Wooding truly

worthwhile.

We look forward to getting to know you and facilitating your transition into the groove of Hugh

Wooding life.

Wishing you every success.

Cathisha L. Williams

President

SRC


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Students Representative Council 2012- 2013

The Regulations of the Council of Legal Education provide for a Students' Association to be

established at each Law School. All registered students are eligible for membership in the

Association. The Executive Committee of the Students Representative Council (SRC) is responsible

for:

1. The organisation and management of the Association in accordance with the provisions of

the constitution

2. Pursuing the objectives of the Association

3. Carrying out the mandate and the directives of the Association

Meet the Executive

Carlon Mendoza

Vice President

[email protected]

Kean Trotman

Secretary

[email protected]

Reynold Price

Constitutional Chairperson

[email protected]

Candace Subero

Welfare Chairperson

[email protected]

Nikita Vaughn

Entertainment Chairperson

[email protected]

TamarGrant

Publications Chairperson

[email protected]

Cathisha Williams

President

[email protected]

Darryl Worrell

SportsChairperson

[email protected]

AsaStuart Shepherd

2nd

Year Representative

[email protected]

Sandia Harold- Ramnarine

Treasurer

[email protected]

J- lany Williams

Mooting Chairperson

[email protected]

Keisha Peters

Returning Officer

[email protected]


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L.E.C. Academic Programme

The Seminar System

The seminar system comprises small classes of no more than 42 students which will incorporateboth lecture and tutorial styled instruction based on the preference of the instructor. Each class

will be 2 hours long and allows for a more personalised learning experience. Students may be

grouped into Seminar groups based on their territories.

1st Year:

The year is broken up into three academic terms. Eight (8) courses are done during the first year.

These are:

Criminal Practice and Procedure I

Civil Practice and Procedure I & Family Practice and Procedure

Evidence and Forensic Medicine

Landlord and Tenant

Law of Remedies

Legal Drafting and Interpretation

Client Interviewing Trial Advocacy

Only the first 6 courses are examinable. Exams take place at the end of the academic year at Law

School (May 2012). At the end of the first year, students are required to complete ten (10) weeks

of in service training, which would be assessed by the employee and submitted to the school.

Civil Practice and Procedure centres on the new rules of civil practice in the Caribbean.

Everyone should have the rules of their territory.

Client Interviewing is taught mainly in preparation for the Lex Caribbean Client Interviewing

Competition and thus is only done in the 1 stterm.

Trial Advocacy, which is essentially Mock Court, has periodic oral assessments in tandem with

the coursework done by the lecturer.


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2nd

Year:

Courses done in the 2ndyear are as follows:

Conveyancing & Registration of Title

Probate Practice & Procedure (Law of Succession)

Ethics, Rights and Obligations of the Profession

Civil Practice and Procedure II

Law Office Management, Accounting and Technology (LOMAT)

Trial Advocacy

Legal Aid

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The first 5 courses are examinable.

Trial Advocacy follows the same format as Yr 1 but focuses more on the course of a trial.

Legal Aid includes direct interaction with the public through client interviewing and

management of client files. Students are assigned a supervisor who grades their performance

based on their progress with their case file. There are also specialist clinics in areas such as

corporate and human rights law where students are sent to firms to conduct legal duties.

Assignments (Year 1 & 2).

1. Assignments are given every 2 weeks.

2. At least 2 group assignments are assigned each year. At least one of these assignments

would also have additional oral evaluations.


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Transitional Students

The transitional/ six (6) month programme comprises the following courses:

Criminal Practice & Procedure

Civil Practice & Procedure

Law Office Management, Accounting and Technology (LOMAT)

(LOMAT)

Law & Legal Systems

Constitutional Law

Law of Conveyancing or Probate Practice & Procedure

Trial Advocacy

Transitional students are assessed via internship. Students are required to perform legal duties

within a firm from Wednesdays to Fridays. An evaluation form would be submitted by the Head

of Chambers or immediate supervisor at the end of the 6 months.

Mandatory Court Visits are an integral part of the L.E.C. programme.

Here is a list of some Courts which you may frequent:

Tunapuna Magistrates Court Port of Spain Magistrates CourtTunapuna Municipal Complex St. Vincent StreetEastern Mainroad, Tunapuna Port-of-SpainTel: 662- 4808 Tel: 625- 2781

Arima Magistrates Court San Fernando Magistrates Court5Prince Street, Arima Harris Street, San FernandoTel: 667- 3579 Tel: 652- 3501

Chaguanas Magistrates Court Couva Magistrates CourtLange & Railway Road , Chaguanas Church Street,CouvaTel: 665- 5895 Tel: 636- 2432

Port of Spain High Court (Hall of Justice) San Fernando High CourtKnox, Streert, Port of Spain Harris Street, San FernandoTel: 623- 2416 Tel: 652- 2152

Family Court Industrial CourtCor. Tragarete Road and Cipriani Blvd, Port of Spain Cor. Vincent and Queen Street, Port of SpainTel: 623- 0395 Tel: 623- 1304


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Mooting

The following competitions are available for student participation. They include in-school,

regional and international competitions.

Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Annual International Law Moot

Caribbean Law Clinic (two per year)

Commonwealth Moot Competition

Hamel-Smith Appellate Competition (local)

HWLS Public Speaking Competition (local)

International Environmental Moot Court Competition in Florida, USA International Competition for Mediation Advocacy (ICMA) Toronto, Canada

International Criminal Law Network (ICLN) Moot Competition, New York, USA

Margaret Forte Inter-Law Schools Mooting Competition (regional)

Price Media Moot

Regional Client Interviewing Competition

World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, South Africa

The international mooting competitions are restricted to the year 2 class. The Public Speaking

Competition is strictly for the year 1 students as is the Hamel- Smith Mooting competition.


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Support Services

Financial Aid For bursaries, please contact the Registrar or your Welfare

Representative.

Conflict Resolution This is facilitated by theOmbudsman or Registrar. Do not hesitate to

contact either where conflict arises.

Health Insurance Students can receive free medical care at the UWI clinicand get a refund

of the costs of prescriptions by filling out the necessary forms provided.

For more information refer to the Health Guard bookletprovided.

Sick Bay Located near the back entrance of the school, this facility is a comfortable

place of recuperation for anyone who falls ill on the compound.

Administration- Senior

Ms. Miriam Samaru Mrs. Cheryl Ann Jerome-Alexander

Principal Senior Tutor

Ms. Alana Humphrey Mrs. Dianne Marshall-Holdip

Registrar Assistant Registrar

Mrs. Margaret Adams-Stowe Mrs. June Renie

Assistant Registrar Law Librarian

Clubs and Societies

Aerobics Club Choir

Dance Club Debating Society

Hindu Students Society Hugh Wooding Outreach

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Island Groups

Various SRC Committees


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Hugh Wooding Law School | 2012-2013 CALENDAR

17 Orientation week begins

20 Cocktail Reception

21 Island Tour22 Island Fusion- the Fete

24 Republic Day26 Unveiling of the Flags

SEPTEMBER 2012S M T W Th F S

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MARCH 2013S M T W Th F S

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15 End of six-month

Programme

Inter-Schools MootingCompetion (finals)

22 Term II Ends29 Good Friday30 Spiritual/ shouter Baptist

Liberation Day

31 Easter Monday

6 Hugh WoodingGraduation

OCTOBER 2012S M T W Th F S

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APRIL 2013S M T W Th F S

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13 Divali NOVEMBER 2012S M T W Th F S

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MAY 2013S M T W Th F S

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29 Indian Arrival Day/

Corpus Christi13-24 L.E.C. Exams

24 Term III Ends

14 Term 1 Ends25 Christmas day

26 Boxing day

DECEMBER 2012S M T W Th F S

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JUNE 2013S M T W Th F S

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18 Labour Day

1 New Years Day

2 Term II Begins

25 Regional Interviewing

Competition

JANUARY 2013S M T W Th F S

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JULY 2013S M T W Th F S

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8 Publication of Results

29 Beginning of

Supplemental Exams

31 Emancipation day

11-16 Midterm Teaching

Break22 Inter- Schools

Mooting

Competition (Semi-

finals)

FEBRUARY 2013S M T W Th F S

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AUGUST 2013S M T W Th F S

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1-5 Supplemental Exams

7 Eid al-Fitr20 Publication of

Supplemental Exam

Results30 Independence Day


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Living in Trinidad and Tobago

WELCOME TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Major Cities

Chaguanas is constantly abuzz with activity. It is filled with many quaint shops and is

considered a bargain hunters paradise.


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San Fernando This city of the heart of Southern Trinidad and its main street, High Street

is where many bargains can be found.

St. James is located west of Port of- Spain and is well known for its nightlife.

Port-of -Spain is the capital city. It is the home of several major shopping plazas, fast

food restaurants and banks. Its main street is Frederick Street on which

many of these are located.

Neighbouring Towns

Curepe, located to the West andTunapuna, located to the East of the law school, are little

hubs of activity where you can find great deals on food, clothes and household items .


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Getting Around

Vehicles for public transportation carry the letter H at the beginning of their licence plate.

Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) Buses

These buses are painted white, black and red (popular colours here) and seatapproximately 65 persons.

Maxi-Taxis

The maxi-taxi is a privately run bus, and is similar to the van, minibus or a ZR ofother islands. Big maxis carry 25 people while small maxis accommodate 12 passengers.

Red Band Maxis ply the East-West Corridor from City Gate (the Port-of-

Spain transport hub) to Arima.

Yellow Band Maxis travel the West of Trinidad, such as Diego Martin and

Petit Valley

Green Band Maxis ply Central and South Trinidad

Students going to Port-of-Spain should take a maxi-taxi on the Priority Bus Route whichwill drop you off at the transit hub, City Gate, for the fare of TT$4.00.

Taxis

Taxis are used to travel along minor roads and may also be hired privately to make tripsoff-route. The fare is usually more expensive.

The PH car

Similar to a taxi, a PH car (or private hire taxi) refers to a private car being plied as a taxi.Taxis to and from the Law School are located at the corner of St. John's Road and theEastern Main Road. The fare from St. John's Road to the law school is TT$3.00.

School Shuttle

The shuttle runs every half an hour from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.


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Security

Always walk and travel in groups where possible.

When walking, always be aware of your surroundings. Try to familiarise yourself with

the regular taxis in the area and travel with those taxis. Always observe the occupants of

the taxis before boarding.

Avoid wearing flashy jewellery and keep cellular phones out of sight on your person.

When walking, keep your hand bag on your shoulder away from the street.

Use the school shuttle as much as possible, especially when staying late in school.

Do not leave door and windows open, especially if they are not burglar-proofed. Ensure

that all possible points of entry into your apartment are secure before going to bed or

leaving the house.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Ambulance Response: 811

Emergency Fire Response: 990

Police Rapid Response: 999

Crime Stoppers: 800-TIPS

Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-SAVE (7283)

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management: 640-8653/623-8004


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Amenities

You are never too far away from anything you may need. Here are lists of places and services

you may consider for all of your business, health and fitness, spiritual and recreational needs.

F inancial I nstitutions

First Citizens Bank Ltd. Republic Bank Ltd.

Eastern Main Road University of the West Indies

Tunapuna St. Augustine Campus

Tel: 663-1209/1379 Tel: 645-7627

Republic Bank (Tunapuna East) Republic Bank (Tunapuna West)

Eastern Main Road 17 Eastern Main Road

Tunapuna Tunapuna

Tel: 663-1944 Tel: 662-2515

RBTT Bank Ltd. Scotiabank Ltd.

St. Augustine Shopping Centre Cnr. St. Johns &Eastern Main Road

Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine Tunapuna

Tel: 625-RBTT Tel: 662-8711

F itness Centres

La Joya Gym Millenium Fitness Gym UWI SPEC Gym

La Joya Complex Centre of Excellence UWI St Augustine Campus

Eastern Main Road Macoya, Tunapuna Tel: 662-2002

St. Joseph Tel: 645-6324

Tel: 662-1184

Medical I nstituti ons

El Dorado Health Centre Eric Williams Medical Sci. ComplexEl Dorado Road (Public Hospital)

Tunapuna Priority Bus Route

Tel: 662-2766 Mount Hope

Tel: 645-2640


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Macoya Health Centre Medical Associates (Private Hospital)

Macoya Albert & Abercromby Street

Tunapuna St. Joseph

Tel: 663-4617 Tel: 663-4617

Port-of-Spain General Hospital St. Augustine Private Hospital(Public Hospital) Augustine Street & EMR

Charlotte Street St. Augustine

Port-of-Spain Tel: 663-7274

Tel: 623-2951

Pharmacies

Lees Pharmacy Superpharm ltd

Tunapuna Municipal Complex 59 Eastern Mainroad61 Eastern Mainroad Tunapuna

Tunapuna Tel: 675-5666/800-4969 Tel: 662-4566/663-2766

UWI Doctors Office

UWI St. Augustine Campus

(for examinations and prescriptions only)

The DoctorDr. Neil SinghEmail:[email protected]: 662-2002 extension 82149 or 82152

The NurseMs. Claudette MejiasEmail:[email protected]: 662-2002 extension 82149 or 82152

The Pharmacist

Mrs. Pamela TownsendEmail:[email protected]: 662-2002 extension 82150
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://sta.uwi.edu/health/contact.htmhttp://sta.uwi.edu/health/contact.htmhttp://sta.uwi.edu/health/contact.htmhttp://sta.uwi.edu/health/contact.htmmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Postal Services

TT Post TTPost

UWI St. Augustine Campus Eastern Mainroad

(next to UWI Bookshop) Tunapuna

Tel: 662- 8935/ 0464; 663- 8896 ext- 2463 Tel: 645- 3914

Reli gious I nstituti ons

Curepe Pentecostal Church Curepe Seventh Day Adventist Church

27 McDonald Street, Curepe Broome Street

Tel: 662-4047 Curepe

Tel: 662-1408

Good Shepherd Anglican Church Hindu TempleMorton Street Santa Dharma Maha Saba

Tunapuna Eastern Main Road

Tel: 663 -2153 St. Augustine

Tel: 645-3240/663-7131

Open Bible Standard Church St. Charles Roman Catholic Church

Tunapuna Eastern Main Road

Tel: 663-8667 Tunapuna

St. Joseph Mosque The Association of Jehovahs witnesses

Eastern Main Road Cnr. Rapsey Street and Laxmi Lane

St. Joseph Tunapuna

(opposite La Joya Complex) Tel: 663-3392/5092

Restaurants

Fais Chinese Restaurant Joes Pizza JoesBarbeque & GrillEastern Main Road Emerald Plaza Sellier Street

Tunapuna Tunapuna CurepeTel: 645- 6868 Tel: 645-0570/1914 Tel: 663-7530

KFC Marios Pizzeria/Boomers Royal CastleEastern Main Road Eastern Main Road Eastern Main RoadCurepe St Augustine CurepeTel: 663-0777 663-KING (5464) 645-2222


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Papa Johns Pizza Pizza Hut Wings RestaurantCurepe Junction Valsayn Paget Road662-PAPA (7272) 662-1HUT (1488) TunapunaTel: 645-6607 Tel: 645-6607

Yangs Wok ChineseEastern Main Road &Francis StreetCurepeTel: 662-1227

Shopping

Gulf City Mall Long Circular MovieTowne Entertainment Complex

Gulf View Link Road Long Circular Road Audrey Jeffers HighwayLa Romaine St. James Invaders Bay

San Fernado Port-of-Spain

Price Plaza The City of Grand Bazaar The Falls West Mall

Endeavour Road Junction of Churchhill Roosevelt Westmoorings

Chaguanas Hway and Uriah ButlerHway Diego Martin

Trincity Mall Valpark Shopping Plaza

Churchill Roosevelt Highway Churchill Roosevelt Highway

Trincity Valsayn

Supermarkets

Hi-Lo Food Supermarket Food Masters Supermarket The Tunapuna Market

St. Augustine Shopping Centre #128 Eastern Main Road Eastern Main Road

Eastern Main Road Tunapuna Tunapuna

St. Augustine Tel: 645-6855 (fresh fruits & veges)

Tel: 645-4456


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Taxis

Dougie Hayden Lincoln Renegade Robert Roger321-4604 399-3191 740-5251 493-3876 343-4661 740-4008

Steve753-0680

Tr avel Agencies

Amrals TravelService East West Travel Service

Valpark Shopping Centre 11 Eastern Main Road

Valsayn St. Augustine

Tel: 645-1604 Tel: 645-6340/ 663-1004

Excelsior Tours and Travel

314 Eastern Main Road

Tunapuna

Tel: 645-7171

Places of I nterest

Trinidad Tobago

Asa Wright Nature Centre Buccoo Reef

Caroni Bird Sanctuary Fort King George

Emperor Valley Zoo Nylon Pool

Gasparee Caves

Maracas Beach

Pitch Lake

Point-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust


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Entertainment

The highlight of Trinidads entertainment calendar is its world renowned carnival festivities,

which culminate on February 11th and 12th 2013. However, you will remain thoroughly

entertained throughout the year by the numerous cultural events, clubs and lounges that createTrinidads vibrant night life.

Night Clubs

51 Degrees Lounge Prive Sabor Latino51 Cipriani Boulevard, Gulf View, LA Romaine 3a Saddle RoadPort-of-Spain San Fernando Shoppes of MaravalTel: 627-0051/622-2696 Tel: 652- 4360 Tel: 622-2452

Sting Night Club The Living Room Zen Night ClubGulf View, La Romaine Cor. Queen and Sorzano Street Keate Street, Port-of- SpainSan Fernando Arima Tel: 625-9936/ 624-8201Tel: 657- 2385 Tel: 664- 0303

Sports Bars & Lounges

Bootleggers Coco Lounge CrobarTrincity Mall Ariapita Avenue Ariapita AvenueTel: 640-1179/8448 Woodbrook Woodbrook

Tel: 622- 6137 Tel: 623-3654

J Malones Ruby Tuesdays ShakersMovie Towne Grand Bazar/Movie Towne Ariapita Avenue, WoodbrookPort-of-Spain Port- of- Spain Port-of-SpainTel: 624- 9828 Tel:663-6566/ 624-6566 Tel: 624-6612

T.G.I.F Woodford Caf ZanzibarQueens Park West MovieTowne Fiesta Plaza, Movie TownePort- Of- Spain Port- of Spain Port-of-SpainTel: 623-9284 Tel: 627-5612/2233 Tel: 627-0713/0752

OrPricePlazaChaguanasTel: 671-3844


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The Administration and the SRC communicate mainly via email and the notice boards, so please make

every effort to check these on a daily basis.

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Documents

HWLS Orientation Booklet 2012