Are you a frontline worker whose job includes advocating on behalf of clients? Will you be appearing before a committee, board or tribunal? Are you wondering where to start?

In this 1-day course, instructor Jaime Mellott offers a practical, interactive and engaging introduction to administrative law for advocates. The topics include:
• Administrative Law for Advocates - Helping you help others – what is it?
• Advocacy – what is it?
• How to read law
• File management – how do I keep track?
• Meeting with Client
• Defining the Issues
• Facts, evidence, argument
• Method of Proceeding
• Hearings

This course is delivered using presentation, discussion, and a mock hearing intended to help you get ready and set to advocate. Instructor Jaime Mellott, LL.B, who developed this course, has extensive experience in administrative law. She has appeared before boards to advocate on behalf of clients; and as Chair, has heard appeals and made decisions. She has a passion for making technical information clear and interesting.