Take your expertise in interpreting laws to the next level with the Advanced Interpreting Legislation workshop. This interactive, exercise- and discussion-based workshop is designed for administrative justice professionals familiar with the modern method of interpretation who want to build on that foundation.
The workshop focuses on:
- Tackling complex challenges, such as unclear or conflicting legal language.
- Applying the modern method to advanced scenarios, including legislation and treaties.
- Improving skills in analyzing complex legal text while considering historical and cultural contexts.
Before the workshop, learners will complete an online primer to refresh key concepts and ensure everyone starts with the same base knowledge.
During the workshop, learners will use a workbook filled with practical exercises and engage in discussions on real-world tribunal issues, such as interpreting laws on environmental protection, workplace safety, and Indigenous treaties.
After the workshop, learners will complete an evaluation based on a practical assignment that tests their ability to interpret legislation in a real-life scenario.
Whether you’re a decision-maker, advocate, or investigator, this workshop will give you the confidence and skills to tackle even the toughest interpretive challenges.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice™ (CTAJ™)
Credits: 14 credits toward the Advanced Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice™
Workshop Purposes
- Deepen their ability to apply the modern method of statutory interpretation to complex legal texts.
- Navigate challenges in interpreting unclear or conflicting legislative language.
- Enhance their skills in analyzing legislation within historical, cultural, and policy contexts.
- Improve their confidence in interpreting treaties, regulatory provisions, and case law.
- Apply best practices for interpreting legislation in real-world tribunal settings.
Workshop Learning Outcomes
- Use the modern method of statutory interpretation to resolve complex legal questions.
- Evaluate the role of legislative intent, historical background, and external aids in interpretation.
- Develop strategies for interpreting vague, ambiguous, or contradictory legal provisions.
- Deconstruct complex legislative provisions to determine their meaning and application.
- Use internal and external aids, including case law, statutory schemes, and legislative history, to support legal analysis.
- Interpret legislation in tribunal decision-making, advocacy, and investigative work.
Livestream Workshop Dates
- TBA
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Livestream: $1,070.00 Members / $1,320.00 Non-Members