September 6, 2018
Paul Scargall to speak to University of Windsor law students on ‘Advocacy before Administrative Tribunals’ October 22
Paul Scargall will address the topic of ‘Advocacy before Administrative Tribunals 2018’ as a guest lecturer at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law on October 22.
Ontario has over 230 administrative tribunals, established under federal or provincial legislation to carry out a number of functions, with decision-making assigned to members who have specific expertise in the matters that will be under review. Comparable to a court trial, the adjudicators can conduct hearings, consider the evidence, summon witnesses, and apply the appropriate evaluation tools to resolve the issue. However, tribunals offer a faster and less formal way to settle disputes, demanding a specialized approach for advocates.
While there is a diverse range of tribunals and their accompanying policies, there are some common techniques across the spectrum of tribunal advocacy. Learning how to recognize the protocols of a particular tribunal, together with awareness of the distinctions between courtroom and tribunal advocacy practice, will enable law students to act effectively for their clients.