Partners
A joint program between SOAR and OsgoodePD.
Learn the fundamental skills involved in writing clear, concise and well-reasoned decisions
Delivered by and for members of the administrative justice community, this powerful one-day workshop is a mix of interactive, skills and knowledge-based training.
Alongside one of Canada’s recognized leaders in Decision Writing, Pamela Chapman, a group of expert facilitators from the administrative justice community will lead small group discussions and provide individualized feedback.
What You’ll Learn
You will engage in practical writing exercises, and learn:
The key components of clear, concise, well-reasoned decisions
Core writing principles, including context and point-first writing
Strategies for drafting effective introductions
Powerful tips on decision structure and issue-driven organization
Recent developments in the duty to give reasons
PLUS! You will obtain valuable resources including checklists, tip sheets, legal sources on sufficiency and sample decisions.
Who Should Attend
New and experienced decision-writers, reviewers, and counsel with administrative and regulatory agencies, boards and tribunals.
This is an introductory course but will be useful for anyone who has not done a full-day structured program on decision writing, or who wants a refresher.
Faculty
Program Director
To Be Confirmed
Past Instructors
Linda Gehrke
Vice-Chair, Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Ontario)
Neil Khanna
Legal Counsel, Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario (ELTO)
Taivi Lobu
Member, Licence Appeal Tribunal, Tribunals Ontario
The Hon. Justice Katherine McLeod
Ontario Court of Justice
Susan Lightstone
Counsel, Office of the Assistant Deputy Attorney General of Ontario, Criminal Law Division
Caroline Mandell
Legal Communication and Litigation Consultant, Mandell Coaching
Due to the hands-on, interactive nature of this program, live attendance is mandatory. Content will not be available for archived viewing.
Register
Sep 16, 2024
$795 + TAX
Time
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m (ET)
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 5h 25m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 45m |
| Total | 6h 10m |
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