Learning the Advocate's Art and Science of Building and Presenting Winning Arbitration Cases
Alumni Voices
"This is an absolute great course for all those who want to better their knowledge and arbitration skills."
Jean Marc Thibodeau Director, Human Resources Smurfit Stone Container Canada Incorporated Mississauga, ON CANADA
Leading advocates and arbitrators will help you prepare and present a labour arbitration
case, from creating an effective opening statement to examination-in-chief, cross
examination and summation. In this challenging and exciting program, you'll build
presentation and advocacy skills and take part in a mock arbitration before an
experienced arbitrator.
Your opportunity
During this five-day program you'll learn to:
prepare effectively for the hearing
develop the theory of the case
gather all the facts
assess your opponent's case
make opening and closing statements
examine and cross examine effectively
establish the facts at the hearing
tender evidence and object to evidence
argue effectively
Who benefits?
Labour lawyers and labour-relations professionals who are involved in grievance
processes, or who prepare and present cases before boards of arbitrators,
will benefit the most from this seminar.
Organizational benefits
By effectively transferring the learnings from this program, the sponsoring organization will see the following positive results:
Significant savings in grievance arbitration cost
Faster and more streamlined preparation for hearings
Dates and Fees Fall 2008: November 03 - 07 - $4,550.00 - Register
Includes registration, tuition, lunches, some dinners and all instructional
materials.
If you register and pay two months prior to the opening date of the program,
you will receive a $300 discount. Sessions begin on the Sunday at 4:45 p.m. and close on the Thursday at 9 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is located at 285 King Street East, in historic downtown Kingston. Hotel rooms are available to participants at a special rate until one month prior to the program. Please contact the hotel directly for rate information and to book your accommodation. Phone 1-888-478-4333 or 613-544-4434 or visit the hotel's web site at http://www.fourpointskingston.com/. <See Map for Directions...>
