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The representative should also be neatly dressed, which in the case of LSLAP clinicians means courtroom clothing. The representative should: | The representative should also be neatly dressed, which in the case of LSLAP clinicians means courtroom clothing. The representative should: | ||
:a) prepare a legal basis to allow the appeal, using the ''EI Act'', ''EI Regulations'', Digest, and jurisprudence; | |||
:b) spend some time before the hearing with the claimant reviewing facts, explaining legal arguments and anticipating questions; | |||
:c) meet with witnesses, explain Tribunal procedure, and review with them the questions that will be asked of them at the hearing; | |||
:d) prepare a written list of points to be made in the claimant’s favour. This is to ensure that if and when “sidetracked” by the General Division, none of the points will be forgotten. It will also be helpful in “making a record” to give to the General Division; and | |||
:e) prepare a written submission summarizing the main points of evidence and arguments. This fills in the gaps in the oral arguments, and becomes part of the “record” for later appeals to the Appeal Division or the Federal Court. | |||
=== 3. Procedure at the Hearing === | === 3. Procedure at the Hearing === | ||
