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.

Registration deadline for the Nov 22 session is Nov 15, 2024, and the registration deadline for the Dec 6 session is Nov 29, 2024.