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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 view
the 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]
Sandia
Harold-
Ramnarine

Treasurer
Kean Trotman
Secretary
[email protected]
Reynold Price
Constitutional Chairperson
[email protected]
Candace Subero
Welfare Chairperson
[email protected]
Nikita Vaughn
Entertainment Chairperson
[email protected]
Tamar Grant
Publications Chairperson
[email protected]
J-lany
Williams
Mooting
Chair
Cathisha Williams
President
[email protected]

Darryl Worrell
Sports Chairperson
[email protected]
Asa Stuart Shepherd
2
nd
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 incorporate
both 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
st
term.

Trial Advocacy, which is essentially Mock Court, has periodic oral assessments in tandem with
the coursework done by the lecturer.
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2
nd
Year:

Courses done in the 2
nd
year 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 Court
Tunapuna Municipal Complex St. Vincent Street
Eastern Mainroad, Tunapuna Port-of-Spain
Tel: 662- 4808 Tel: 625- 2781
Arima Magistrates Court San Fernando Magistrates Court
5Prince Street, Arima Harris Street, San Fernando
Tel: 667- 3579 Tel: 652- 3501

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

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

Family Court Industrial Court
Cor. Tragarete Road and Cipriani Blvd, Port of Spain Cor. Vincent and Queen Street, Port of Spain
Tel: 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 the Ombudsman or Registrar. Do not hesitate to
contact either where conflict arises.

Health Insurance Students can receive free medical care at the UWI clinic and get a refund
of the costs of prescriptions by filling out the necessary forms provided.
For more information refer to the Health Guard booklet provided.

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 Tour
22 Island Fusion- the Fete
24 Republic Day
26 Unveiling of the Flags
SEPTEMBER 2012
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MARCH 2013
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
15 End of six-month
Programme
Inter-Schools Mooting
Competion (finals)
22 Term II Ends
29 Good Friday
30 Spiritual/ shouter Baptist
Liberation Day
31 Easter Monday





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Graduation

OCTOBER 2012
S M T W Th F S
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31

APRIL 2013
S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
2 Term III begins
13 Divali

NOVEMBER 2012
S M T W Th F S
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30

MAY 2013
S M T W Th F S
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
29 Indian Arrival Day/
Corpus Christi
13-24 L.E.C. Exams
24 Term III Ends
14 Term 1 Ends
25 Christmas day
26 Boxing day
DECEMBER 2012
S M T W Th F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31

JUNE 2013
S M T W Th F S
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
18 Labour Day
1 New Years Day
2 Term II Begins
25 Regional Interviewing
Competition

JANUARY 2013
S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31

JULY 2013
S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
8 Publication of Results
29 Beginning of
Supplemental Exams
31 Emancipation day


11-16 Midterm Teaching
Break
22 Inter- Schools
Mooting
Competition (Semi-
finals)
FEBRUARY 2013
S M T W Th F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28

AUGUST 2013
S M T W Th F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-5 Supplemental Exams
7 Eid al-Fitr
20 Publication of
Supplemental Exam
Results
30 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 and Tunapuna, 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 seat
approximately 65 persons.

Maxi-Taxis

The maxi-taxi is a privately run bus, and is similar to the van, minibus or a ZR of
other 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 which
will 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 trips
off-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 the
Eastern 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.

Financial Institutions

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


Fitness 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 nstitutions

El Dorado Health Centre Eric Williams Medical Sci. Complex
El 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 Mainroad
61 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 Doctor
Dr. Neil Singh
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 662-2002 extension 82149 or 82152
The Nurse
Ms. Claudette Mejias
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 662-2002 extension 82149 or 82152
The Pharmacist
Mrs. Pamela Townsend
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 662-2002 extension 82150




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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


Religious I nstitutions

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 Temple
Morton 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 & Grill
Eastern Main Road Emerald Plaza Sellier Street
Tunapuna Tunapuna Curepe
Tel: 645- 6868 Tel: 645-0570/1914 Tel: 663-7530


KFC Marios Pizzeria/Boomers Royal Castle
Eastern Main Road Eastern Main Road Eastern Main Road
Curepe St Augustine Curepe
Tel: 663-0777 663-KING (5464) 645-2222
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Papa Johns Pizza Pizza Hut Wings Restaurant
Curepe Junction Valsayn Paget Road
662-PAPA (7272) 662-1HUT (1488) Tunapuna
Tel: 645-6607 Tel: 645-6607

Yangs Wok Chinese
Eastern Main Road &Francis Street
Curepe
Tel: 662-1227



Shopping

Gulf City Mall Long Circular MovieTowne Entertainment Complex
Gulf View Link Road Long Circular Road Audrey Jeffers Highway
La 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 Butler Hway 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 Roger
321-4604 399-3191 740-5251 493-3876 343-4661 740-4008

Steve
753-0680



Travel Agencies

Amrals Travel Service 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 11
th
and 12
th
2013. However, you will remain thoroughly
entertained throughout the year by the numerous cultural events, clubs and lounges that create
Trinidads vibrant night life.

Night Clubs

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

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



Sports Bars & Lounges

Bootleggers Coco Lounge Crobar
Trincity Mall Ariapita Avenue Ariapita Avenue
Tel: 640-1179/8448 Woodbrook Woodbrook
Tel: 622- 6137 Tel: 623-3654

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

T.G.I.F Woodford Caf Zanzibar
Queens Park West MovieTowne Fiesta Plaza, Movie Towne
Port- Of- Spain Port- of Spain Port-of-Spain
Tel: 623-9284 Tel: 627-5612/2233 Tel: 627-0713/0752
Or
PricePlaza
Chaguanas
Tel: 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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