This is an individual assignment, not a group assignment. If assignments are remarkably similar they will be examined closely and could possibly receive a zero mark. If content has been copied directly from the web marks will be deducted. Students are expected to answer the questions in their own words. The total maximum mark is 30 but, the assignment is worth 15% of your final grade. The purpose of this assignment, in addition to critical thinking, is for you to figure out how to get familiar with the most important aspects of a tribunal. The chosen Tribunal is The Law Society of Ontario.Write below and provide the following information: The Law Society of Ontario Tribunal PART A  What is the full name of the Tribunal? What are the types of cases that are heard? What is the complete citation for the enabling legislation? Is it federal or provincial? What is the name of the rules of procedure for this tribunal? Outline any mandatory pre-hearing steps (ex. Mediation, Case Conference, Pre-Hearing, Settlement Conference) What is the website address? What are the locations for hearings in Ontario? Where do you find the decisions of the tribunal? What are the rules about documentary disclosure, including deadlines? What are the rules about adjournments, if any? What is the appeal procedure? Part B (max. 20 marks): Locate two decisions of substance from the past 18 months from that tribunal and provide a short summary of the parties involved, their legal positions on the dispute and the final outcomes. Include the decision citations, including any applicable web address. Explain whether you agree with the outcomes and, why or why not. The graded rubric is attached below.

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