CILA Inaugural Mentorship Course: Practical Training on Preparing Judicial Reviews

Overcome your fear of filing JRs and gain the confidence to handle Federal Court applications with expert guidance. Learn how to prepare Judicial Reviews applications from start to finish in a 4-week practical course with an optional practical assignment add-on where a litigation expert will review an entire JR application prepared by you.

Learn life-long practical skills

Have you ever hesitated to file a Judicial Review because you weren’t sure where to start? This hands-on mentorship program is designed specifically for immigration lawyers who want to develop practical, real-world skills in preparing and arguing Judicial Review applications.

This is not theory. This is practical training from a litigation expert.

Course at a Glance

Program Dates: February 3, 2026 – February 24, 2026, with a practical add-on assignment on March 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Format: Live online sessions (1.5 hours each)
Modules: 4 core modules + optional practical assignment
Class Size: Limited to 10 participants

Available Exclusively for CILA members

What You’ll Learn

Throughout this course, you’ll gain valuable insights into the practicalities of preparing and arguing an application for Judicial Review, including:

• Important Federal Court procedures: An overview into the relevant rules and practice notices affecting procedures for JRs
• Best practices for Application Record preparation: An in-depth look at each element of the Application Record with practical examples for preparing a Record and important caselaw to be aware of
• Learning how to prepare a mandamus application: Record preparation, practical tips
• Navigating Interactions with the Department of Justice: Practical tips and tricks for engaging the DOJ for settlement
• Preparing for the JR Hearing: Best practices to help you develop and hone your oral advocacy skills
• Optional Practical Assignment: An opportunity to put your new skills to the test and prepare a real Application Record with a rare opportunity for your work to be reviewed by a litigation expert

After completion of the course, you should gain practical skills on how to prepare your first JR.

Course Instructor

Joycna Kang, Partner at Battista Migration Law Group, CILA Board Member. She practices in the full range of immigration and refugee applications. Joycna also regularly represents clients in judicial reviews, applications for a writ of mandamus, and motions for stays of removal before the Federal Court of Canada. Joycna holds a law degree from Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law, and a bachelor of arts degree, with honours, specializing in anthropology from the University of Guelph. Since graduating in 2020, she has been developing her practice in refugee and immigration law, with a special interest in gender-related cases. Since 2023, Joycna has been an adjunct faculty member at University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, co-instructing the Canadian Migration Law course and assisting as a mooting coach for the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship mooting team.

Why Attend

This four-course module is a unique opportunity to expand both your immigration expertise and the service offering of your practice. Well beyond a traditional CLE, this practical course will provide a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Judicial Review (JR) process and create confidence in taking on these types of cases.

Designed for those who have never completed a JR before, but open to both new and experienced practitioners, this course provides an opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive group environment that fosters both community and collegiality.

Investment in Your Practice 

Please note that purchases are non-refundable.