Summary
This course will provide an overview of the judicial review process and how to prepare and present a client’s case to the Federal Court. The instructor will review the pros and cons of the judicial review process and provide practical tips on managing client expectations, negotiating out-of-court-settlements, and preparing arguments based on best practices and court practice guidelines.
Course outline
- The Initial client assessment
- Court rules and process
- Reviewable decisions
- IRPA, Federal Courts Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection Rules and more
- E-filing
- Stages of a Judicial Review
- Certified Questions and Directed Verdict
- Application for Leave and for Judicial Review
- Rule 9 reasons and review
- Negotiation: When and how to negotiate settlements
- Applicant’s Record and Reply
- Hearing Stage
- Preparing for the Hearing
- Post-Hearing and Redetermination
CPD credits as accredited in 2023
For Lawyers and Paralegals
Law Society of British Columbia
Law Societies of Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
For Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants