Adjudication
Mock Adjudication Practicum
Participate in a realistic adjudication simulation with role play as parties, counsel, and adjudicator.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Participate in simulated adjudication proceedings
Role-play parties, counsel, and adjudicator
Apply procedural rules in practice
Receive mentorship and feedback on performance
Who this course is for
Aspiring adjudicators seeking practical exposure
Trainees preparing for professional certification
Dispute resolution students aiming to bridge theory and practice
Legal professionals exploring adjudication as a career path.
Prerequisites
Completion of at least one adjudication theory course
Familiarity with adjudication procedures
Ability to draft basic submissions
Willingness to participate in role-based exercises.
Why this course
Transform theory into practical experience, Gain insight into procedural and strategic challenges, improve confidence in handling live disputes, Strengthen decision-writing and advocacy skills
Course content
Objective
Gain clarity on practicum objectives, participant roles, and procedural flow for an authentic adjudication simulation.
Key topics
Explain the structure and purpose of the practicum
Outline roles and responsibilities for each participant
Clarify procedural timelines and deliverables
Introduce assessment criteria for performance
Ensure compliance with mock procedural rules
Prepare participants for realistic adjudication conduct.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Learn how to initiate adjudication proceedings by drafting and reviewing essential notices in a simulated environment.
Key topics
Draft notices of adjudication in compliance with procedural rules
Review counterpart notices for validity
Prepare accompanying documentation and submissions
Identify jurisdictional challenges based on drafted notices
Ensure clarity and completeness in all initial communications
Align documentation with case strategy.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop skills in preparing written submissions and organising evidence for effective advocacy in adjudication.
Key topics
Compile evidence to support positions effectively
Draft persuasive referral and response documents
Address procedural compliance in document formatting and delivery
Integrate expert reports where relevant
Apply confidentiality requirements to submissions
Manage document bundles for efficient presentation.
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Experience the pressures and dynamics of a live adjudication hearing through an interactive simulation.
Key topics
Present oral arguments persuasively in a live session
Respond to questions from the adjudicator with confidence
Handle procedural objections during hearings
Manage time allocation effectively
Maintain professional etiquette throughout
Adapt advocacy strategies to evolving case dynamics.
Week 4
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Learn to write clear, reasoned, and enforceable decisions based on the mock adjudication case.
Key topics
Structure decisions logically with clear headings
Summarise key facts and issues accurately
Apply legal reasoning to findings
Draft enforceable dispositive sections
Avoid ambiguity in operative parts
Review decisions for compliance and clarity.
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Consolidate your learning through feedback, reflection, and actionable improvement strategies for future adjudication practice.
Key topics
Receive expert feedback on performance
Critique peer submissions constructively
Identify strengths and areas for improvement
Reflect on procedural and strategic lessons
Apply learning to real-world scenarios
Create an action plan for professional growth.
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Description
Learning the theory of adjudication is essential, but nothing compares to applying that knowledge in a live, interactive setting. This practicum offers an immersive experience where participants take on multiple roles, including parties, counsel, and adjudicator, in a complete adjudication cycle.
The course is designed to replicate real-world adjudication scenarios, including preparation of notices, submission of evidence, hearings, and decision drafting. Participants will gain a deep understanding of procedural timelines, advocacy strategies, and decision-making processes through role play and hands-on exercises.
Guided by expert feedback and peer review, this course enables you to refine your practical skills, test your understanding of adjudication rules, and develop confidence in managing live disputes. By the end of the practicum, you will not only know how adjudication works—you will have done it.
The course is designed to replicate real-world adjudication scenarios, including preparation of notices, submission of evidence, hearings, and decision drafting. Participants will gain a deep understanding of procedural timelines, advocacy strategies, and decision-making processes through role play and hands-on exercises.
Guided by expert feedback and peer review, this course enables you to refine your practical skills, test your understanding of adjudication rules, and develop confidence in managing live disputes. By the end of the practicum, you will not only know how adjudication works—you will have done it.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Construction Claims Through Adjudication Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
