IGDS SHORT COURSE JULY - AUGUST 2015
WOMEN, GENDER AND THE LAW
with
Beverly Samuel, Attorney-at-Law
July 27, 29 August 5, 7, 11, 15 | Weekdays 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Sat 15th 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M.
Seven sessions | Twenty-one contact hours
Who should take this course
Anyone who wants to have an understanding of how
to negotiate the legal system in Trinidad and Tobago
as it pertains to custody rights, estate planning and
gender-based violence.
Sessions
3 hours each
Monday 27 July 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Cohabitational Relationship Act
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Do I have the same rights as a married person?
How does this protect my interest in property?
Wednesday 29 July 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Matrimonial Property
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Is what’s his/hers really mine?
What happens to joint accounts?
Wednesday 5 August 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Estate Planning
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Preparation of wills
What happens if there is no will?
Is a will valid after marriage?
Friday 7 August 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Custody Matters
· What the court considers
· Who has the right of access?
Tuesday 11 August 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Domestic Violence
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The frequency and composition of violence
Which court should I go to?
What are the remedies available to me?
Saturday 15 August 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Rape and Incest
· Your responsibility to minors in your care
· The issue of rape in marriage
Saturday 15 August 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion
For further information: Institute for Gender and Development Studies, The UWI, St. Augustine Campus
T: 662 2002 ext 83573 / 83577 | E: igds@sta.uwi.edu W: www.sta.uwi.edu/igds
| F: https://www.facebook.com/events/829775130395088/
About the Lecturer
Beverly Samuel
Attorney-at-Law
BSc, MSc LLB
Duration
3 weeks | 7 sessions
Contact hours
21 hours total
Certificate
A Certificate of Participation will be
awarded to persons who attend the full
course and complete all the requirements.
Week 1
July – Mon 27, Wed 29
Week 2
August – Wed 5, Fri 7
Week 3
August – Tue 11, Sat 15
Registration
Cost
Acceptable methods of payment
Submit the attached registration form
to igds@sta.uwi.edu
Professionals:
TT$2,300
1.
Registration deadline
UWI students, activists,
community organizers:
TT$1,400
July 20
Payment deadline
July 22
Payment guidelines
To be fully enrolled your payment
must be received on or before the
deadline dates listed below. Fees
cover tuition only. Payments should
be made in TT or US currency via
cash or certified cheque.
All enquiries
Email igds@sta.uwi.edu
2.
3.
In person at the Bursary, UWI St.
Augustine Campus (please
specify to the cashier that you are
submitting your payment to the
IGDS Summer Account 210581951-5501).
By TTPOST with TT dollar
Certified Cheque
By International Post with US
dollar Certified Cheque
Make cheques payable to
Institute of Gender and Development
Studies
Mail cheques to
Institute of Gender and Development
Studies,
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Registration form — WOMEN, GENDER AND THE LAW
with Beverly Samuel | July 27–Aug 15 | Weekdays 5:00-8:00 P.M. | Sat 15th 9 A.M.–4:00 P.M. | 7 sessions | 21 contact hours
Return form with payment to: IGDS, The UWI St. Augustine Campus | Email: igds@sta.uwi.edu
1. Name:
2. Sex:
Last: __________________________________ First: _______________________________
[ ] Female
3. Age group: [ ] Under 18
[ ] 18-28
[ ] Male
[ ] 29-38
[ ] 39-48
[ ] 49-58
[ ] 59 or over
4. Email: _________________________________________________________________________________
5. Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________________
6. Occupation: ___________________________________________________________________________
7. Are you affiliated to any organization?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
If yes. What is your position in the organization? ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Why are you interested in this course? ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
9. What is your preference for course material?
[ ] Paper readings
[ ] Online readings
[
10. How did you hear about this short course?
[ ] Newspaper Ad
[ ] Facebook
[ ] IGDS Newsletter [ ] Other
] CD
[ ] Flash Drive
[
] Other
Any other information:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Registration summary and check list
APPLICANT STATUS
General Public
FEE
TT$2,300
UWI students, activists,
community organizers:
TT$1,400
APPRECIATE REGISTRATION BY Monday July 6
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Monday July 20
PAYMENT DEADLINE Wednesday July 22
SESSIONS START Monday July 27
Check list
REGISTRATION
FORM
igds@sta.uwi.edu
For Attention: Summer short courses 2015
Institute for Gender and Development Studies
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
IGDS, Chemistry Building C, The UWI, St. Augustine Campus
Phone 662 -2002 Ext 83573 / 83577
Directions: http://sta.uwi.edu/igds/DirectionstoIGDS.asp
DELIVERED
PAYMENT
Paid at the IGDS
Paid at the Bursary, UWI, St. Augustine Campus (Please specify at the
cashier that you are submitting your payment to the IGDS Summer
Account 21058-1951-5501
All cheques must be certified cheques and made payable to the
Institute for Gender and Development Studies
(Local TT$ cheque | International US$ cheque)
REDIT CARD
If signing on computer,
simply type name:
The UWI cannot accept payment by credit card over the phone at this
time. Credit cards have to be swiped at The UWI Bursar, on Campus.
Signature:
Date:
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