{"id":14400,"date":"2026-01-15T06:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cila.co\/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=14400"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:35:48","slug":"live-webinar-preparing-effective-appeals-before-the-refugee-appeals-division-rad","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/events\/live-webinar-preparing-effective-appeals-before-the-refugee-appeals-division-rad\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Webinar: Preparing Effective Appeals Before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"260\">CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar<strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"260\">, <\/strong><strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"260\">&#8220;Preparing Effective Appeals Before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"260\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Navigating the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) can feel like a high-stakes race against a ticking clock. When a client\u2019s future is on the line, there is no room for procedural errors or missed deadlines. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the tribunal, success at the RAD requires more than just a strong case\u2014it requires <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"335\">technical mastery of the rules.<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Join us for an intensive, high-impact webinar designed to give you a comprehensive roadmap through the RAD process. We aren\u2019t just reviewing the law; we are providing the practical tools you need to build a winning appeal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"604\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\">What We Will Cover:<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Framework:<\/b> Understanding the specific role of the RAD and the standard of review.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Paperwork:<\/b> Exactly what must be included in your <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">Appeal Record<\/b> to avoid rejection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Strategy:<\/b> How to draft a <b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">Memorandum of Fact and Law<\/b> that is persuasive, concise, and legally sound.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Evidence:<\/b> Navigating the strict &#8220;New Evidence&#8221; rules\u2014knowing when and how to introduce fresh material effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Procedure:<\/b> Calculating complex deadlines with precision and mastering motions, including applications for extensions of time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Oral Hearing:<\/b> Understanding when the RAD has the power to grant a hearing and how to advocate for one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">Why Attend?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The difference between a dismissed appeal and a successful one often comes down to the details. This session will move beyond the basics, offering insights into how the Division views evidence and what makes a memorandum truly &#8220;effective.&#8221; You will walk away with a clear checklist to ensure every appeal you file is procedurally perfect and substantively powerful.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Don\u2019t leave your client\u2019s outcome to chance.<\/b> Secure your spot today and ensure you have the expertise to navigate the RAD with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>This webinar is the fifth in CILA\u2019s new six-part CLE series, \u201cThe ABC\u2019s of Representing Refugees\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Program Details:<\/h3>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Date: <\/strong>Wednesday February 25, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-redactor-style-cache=\"margin: 0px;\"><span data-redactor-span=\"true\" data-redactor-style-cache=\"font-weight: inherit;\"><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 PM &#8211; 2:30 PM ET<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"794\"><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"724\">Registration:<\/strong> $50 for CILA Members and Law Students; Open to eligible Non-Members ($100 per ticket).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2593\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-CA\/ticketing\/b059440e-eb9a-4aaa-9dfd-bbe74bf06696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a> to secure your spot!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CILA is excited to invite you to our upcoming CLE webinar, &#8220;Preparing Effective Appeals Before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).&#8221;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":13329,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[299,728,92],"mec_category":[354,513,358],"mec_speaker":[],"class_list":["post-14400","mec-events","type-mec-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-irb","tag-rad","tag-refugees","mec_category-continuous-legal-education","mec_category-featured-webinar","mec_category-workshops"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec-events\/14400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec-events"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mec-events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/115"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14400"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14400"},{"taxonomy":"mec_category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_category?post=14400"},{"taxonomy":"mec_speaker","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cila.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mec_speaker?post=14400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}