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Administrative Law NCA Notes

The most common fail point: applying the old Dunsmuir standard of review after Vavilov replaced it entirely in 2019.

Sample exam question

"The Immigration and Refugee Board denies a refugee claimant's application. The decision runs to 47 pages but contains a single paragraph addressing the claimant's most significant argument. The claimant applies for judicial review. What is the primary basis for challenge and the applicable standard of review?"

How the notes help

→Vavilov reasonableness framework fully mapped — justification, transparency, intelligibility test structured step by step
→Inadequate reasons as a ground of review identified and explained with the correct Vavilov language
→Answer template starts your response before you've finished reading the full question

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What's Inside

What these notes cover

Every rule, test, and framework that appears in NCA Administrative Law exams — organised around the answer structure the exam demands:

→Standard of review (Vavilov framework): The presumption of reasonableness, all 5 correctness exceptions (constitutional questions, jurisdiction, law of general importance, central importance to rule of law, conflicting jurisprudence), and the full Vavilov analysis structure.
→Procedural fairness (Baker factors): All 6 Baker factors, triggering events, and the content of procedural fairness (right to hearing, right to reasons).
→Dore Charter distinction: When Dore applies vs. the s.24 Charter remedies framework, and how to handle a hybrid problem.
→Judicial review availability: Standing, prematurity, privative clauses, statutory appeals as alternative remedies.
→Remedies: Certiorari, mandamus, prohibition, declaration — when each applies.
→Full answer template: Structured answer framework for any NCA Administrative Law question.

Why It Matters

Why Vavilov is the hardest part for most candidates

Administrative Law is consistently rated among the most challenging NCA subjects by internationally trained lawyers. The Vavilov standard of review framework (2019 SCC 65) has no direct equivalent in most common law jurisdictions.

These notes are built specifically for candidates who need to learn Vavilov from scratch — not just understand it conceptually, but apply it at speed in a 3-hour open-book exam.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Administrative Law the hardest NCA subject?

Administrative Law and Foundations of Canadian Law are consistently rated the most challenging. Vavilov has no direct equivalent in most foreign legal systems. Candidates who prepare specifically for Vavilov and Baker tend to find the exam more manageable.

How long should I study for NCA Administrative Law?

Most candidates require 100-140 study hours for Administrative Law. Candidates with some administrative law background may need less.

Is Administrative Law open-book?

Yes. All NCA exams are open-book — hard copy materials only. No digital notes, no internet access during the exam.

Related Guides

Further reading

NCA Canadian Administrative Law Guide 2026

Vavilov, Baker, Dore, judicial review — with the exact answer template for every question type.

How Many Hours to Study for the NCA Exam?

Subject-by-subject study hour breakdowns — Administrative Law included.

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For most candidates, no. Here is why — and what to use instead.