Program Chair(s)
Pamela Chapman
Legal Educator & Consultant
Partner

Adjudicating in a way that is culturally competent is a sophisticated skill requiring thought and consideration.
Over the course of one day, you will learn current best practices and participate in challenging fact scenarios and role plays.
Developed using a reflective template designed to encourage a systematic approach to questioning our assumptions and improving our cultural competence.
What You’ll Learn
Learn how to analyze and diagnose the causes of conflict and options to manage and intervene in conflict effectively
Understand the key elements of cultural competence: knowledge, skills and attitude
Evaluate the role of implicit bias, power and privilege in the hearing room
Discuss how to create an inclusive and accessible hearing environment
Dealing with complex accommodation issues during the hearing, including accommodating disability-related needs
Who Should Attend
Graduates of the SOAR/OsgoodePD Certificate in Adjudication
Those with two or more years of full-time experience as an adjudicator, OR an equivalent amount of experience as a part-time adjudicator
Senior tribunal staff, such as counsel, who work closely with adjudicators and would benefit from advanced training in adjudication
Build to Certificate
Completion of this program counts towards the
Faculty
Program Director
Pamela Chapman
Legal Educator & Consultant
Guest Faculty
Juliet Chang Knapton
Advocate in Residence, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law; Chair, Roundtable of Legal Diversity Associations (RODA)
Register
Nov 1, 2023
$695 + HST
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.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
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CPD and Accreditation
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 | 45m |
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EDI | 5h 45m |
Total | 6h 30m CPD |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
The Osgoode Certificate
Stay competitive with deep dives into the most critical issues in law. Taught by leading experts and designed for flexible learning, choose from multi-day programs or take courses at your own pace to build towards a certificate.
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Client and Technical Support
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Program content questions
Gail Geronimo, Program Lawyer
ggeronimo@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
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