The Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law section is an experienced and knowledgeable team of lawyers and law clerks who provide legal services to City Council and staff regarding issues concerning the use and development of land.

During your articles at the City you will get hands-on exposure to this highly specialized area of law. Some of the experiences you can look forward to include:

• Attending hearings, pre-hearings, mediations and meetings with senior lawyers



• Drafting agreements setting out the developer's obligations with regard to a particular development



• Preparing or reviewing bylaws including rezonings and official plan amendments



• Researching and drafting legal opinions



• Attending Community Council meetings

Our lawyers are involved in high level and high profile policy related matters such as the City's Official Plan and the redevelopment of the waterfront. We represent the City at hearings before a wide variety of tribunals including the Ontario Municipal Board and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

The Planning & Administrative Tribunal Law team is dedicated to ensuring that students learn the "nuts and bolts" of this unique area of law. We understand that students may not have been exposed to planning law issues prior to working at the City. In addition to discovering a new expertise, during this rotation, students will develop and improve upon practical legal skills including oral and written advocacy, researching and drafting.