Recommended for: Administrators, advocates, or anyone who wants to conduct or participate in fair and effective hearings.
A fair hearing is a right of all parties and a foundation of administrative justice. Learners will look at the principles of a fair hearing, review the guidelines for admitting evidence, and learn to recognize issues that arise in hearings. Learners will apply this learning in a mock hearing to become more confident in conducting hearings in a tribunal context. The goal is to develop an understanding of the hearing process in order to participate and lead more effectively and serve the parties better. Format: A combination of lectures, demonstrations, and group exercises, along with a mock hearing.
Prerequisite: To attend this course you must have taken the Principles of Administrative Justice course.
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Livestream Course Dates
- November 17, 18, 20, 21, 2025 (8:30 am-12:00 pm MT)
- May 27, 28, June 1, & 2, 2026 (8:30 am-12:00 pm MT)
- November 30, December 1, 3, & 4, 2026 (8:30 am-12:00 pm MT)
Course Purposes
This course intends to:
- apply fair procedure and principles of evidence to all aspects of prosecutorial, adversarial, or inquisitorial hearings.
- promote best practices for fair and effective hearings.
- strengthen your skills in leading and participating in fair and effective hearings.
- show how best to address problems that may arise in hearings.
Course Learning Outcomes
After this course, you will be able to:
- plan for and run a hearing that is fair and effective.
- know and carry out the roles of a sole adjudicator, chair, or decision-making member in an administrative tribunal hearing.
- confidently respond to procedures and evidentiary issues.
Recommended previous Foundation course: Evidence
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Livestream: $1,070.00 Members / $1,320.00 Non-Members
*Refresher: $595.00 Member or Non-Member
*For individuals who have previously taken the course, and would like to attend a regularly scheduled livestream course at a discount rate. Please contact us at info@foaj.ca or call 855-466-0501.