Program Chair(s)
Pamela Chapman
Legal Educator & Consultant
Partner
Taught by both strategic learning experts and subject matter experts, you will learn about thought processes and strategies for analyzing challenging problems, and how to apply them to difficult legal concepts.
In one intensive day, you’ll learn from subject matter experts the powers of the subconscious and appreciate the influence on our decision making and thought processes.
By understanding your thought processes and elements involved in decision-making, you will be able to better apply judgment in complex and difficult decision-making adjudicative situations. You will get to practice decision making skills in a safe, zero-consequence environment with opportunity for constructive feedback.
What You’ll Learn
Using intuitive versus deliberative decision-making (interactive session involving cognitive testing)
Applying the modern approach to statutory interpretation: How to apply and reconcile the rules
Understanding the limits on the exercise of discretion
Considering onus and burden of proof
Designing decision-making templates for administrative tribunal
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
Aaron Barth, Ph.D.
President, Dialectic Strategies; Instructor, University of Western Ontario
Register
Nov 29, 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 | 4h 30m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 2h |
| 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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