“I’m Not a Lawyer, Your Honour”: Tips for Dealing with the Self-Represented Litigant

Author: Andrew Morrison
Current to: March 2023

More and more, lawyers and the courts must deal with self-represented litigants — a situation that can pose a challenge for both the courts and opposing counsel. As part of CLEBC Online Course Materials, your latest Practice Point takes this issue head-on.

“’I’m Not a Lawyer, Your Honour’: Tips for Dealing with the Self-Represented Litigant” was originally prepared for the CLEBC course Secrets of Chambers 2023 by Andrew Morrison of Shields Harney.

This paper suggests strategies and considerations for counsel dealing with self-represented litigants. It is designed to address issues that arise during chambers applications, but many of the strategies will also apply to other aspects of the proceedings.

Explore these practical strategies with this informative paper.

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