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Trying to complete your CPD requirements before the year closes? We’ve got you covered with Last Kick at the Can! From December 2 to 20, enjoy rebroadcasts of our most sought-after courses from the past year.
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Fundamentals of Mediation (SOLD OUT)
This two-day course provides you with the entry-level training for general civil mediation. You will become familiar with the basics of mediation in a coached, practical setting.
Drafting 101: Employment-related Agreements
This program will provide you with a solid foundation for drafting employment-related agreements. Our speakers will walk you through sample clauses, providing drafting tips, and practical advice
Residential Real Estate Conference 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
In the tradition of past years, our Residential Real Estate Conference is your chance to meet again with your colleagues and share in discussions of the latest important cases and trends.
Immigration Issues in Depth 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for our annual in-depth discussions of the most significant developments in immigration law, policy, and practice over the past year, and look ahead with your colleagues to some of the critical emerging issues.
Tuning Up Your Law Firm: Best Practices for Solicitors
A solicitors practice tune-up! One day. Lots of speakers. Loads of issues. All your questions answered. Join your fellow solicitors, co-chairs, and presenters, as we cover multiple subjects in a one-day virtual CLE.
Last Kick at the Can 2024
Trying to complete your CPD requirements before the year closes? We’ve got you covered with Last Kick at the Can! From December 2 to 20, enjoy rebroadcasts of our most sought-after courses from the past year.
The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers (COURSE FULL)
Designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed and to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, at arbitration, and in any legal argument. Limited enrolment. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Family Law Mediation Fundamentals (COURSE FULL)
The second course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution and the role and objectives of a mediator.
Last Kick at the Can 2024
Trying to complete your CPD requirements before the year closes? We’ve got you covered with Last Kick at the Can! From December 2 to 20, enjoy rebroadcasts of our most sought-after courses from the past year.
Intermediate Family Law Mediation (SOLD OUT)
The third course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of family dynamics and power in mediation.
Free Webinar! Finding Justice: Challenges and Opportunities in BC’s Legal Aid Landscape
Learn from leading experts about the principles of user-centered design and how it can be applied to address real-world barriers, increase access to justice and advance reconciliation.
Free Webinar! Neurodiversity 101
In this free webinar, we welcome two professionals who work and live in the neurodivergent space and who will introduce you to this part of the world.
Robert’s Rules and Responsible Governance (COURSE FULL)
We will discuss the application of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order in meetings. You will gain an understanding of rules and the principles that they are intended to uphold.
Jump Start on CPD
Avoid the year-end scramble — earn your CPD credits early with our Jump Start rebroadcast series! From March 3 to 7, you can watch rebroadcasts of some of our most popular courses of the past few months
Expert Evidence
This course will survey the recent developments in the law and provide in-depth analysis and guidance on the selection and instruction of experts, how to avoid common pitfalls in the preparation of reports, challenging expert reports, and the direct and cross-examination of experts at trial.
Intellectual Property for Litigators
At this course, you will gain a solid grounding that will permit you to evaluate, advise on, and manage an intellectual property claim. You will come away from this course with appropriate litigation strategies to protect your client's IP interests and to avoid pitfalls in managing these IP files.
Secrets of Chambers
This course is CLEBC's comprehensive introduction to civil chambers practice. The program is geared towards junior counsel who seek an introduction to—and experienced counsel who seek a wide-ranging refresher on—preparation for and conduct of, chambers hearings.
Defamation, Privacy and Media Law
This program will highlight the newest developments and practical considerations facing counsel practicing in the area of defamation, privacy, and media law.
Litigation Foundations: Perspective of a Litigated Case (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This innovative new program will cover the conduct of a litigated case through the lens of nine elements of litigation, from pleadings at the start to taxation at the end.
Engaging Conflict in the Moment: Using Curiosity to Turn Conflict into Cooperation
In this one-day workshop, you will learn and practice how strategic curiosity, aimed at discovering the "why" behind conflict behaviour, can help you change conflict dynamics and achieve results.
Advanced Family Mediation – Dealing with Difficult Issues in Family Mediation
The fourth and final course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will focus on issues such as bias and impartiality, ethical issues in mediation, high-conflict personalities, culture, co-mediation, and multiparty disputes.
Corporate Governance
Designed for external and in-house counsel, this one-day webinar will cover key aspects of governance frameworks, the roles and responsibilities of directors and boards, shareholder engagement, and risk management.
Family Law Basics (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join our experienced faculty and learn the practical aspects of running a family law file, from interviewing the client to case management to litigation techniques.
Indigenous Economic Development
Learn from experts in the field of Indigenous governance, economic development, and industry-Aboriginal partnerships, and hear them discuss their challenges and experiences.
The New Money Judgment Enforcement Act
This course will prepare you for the incoming Money Judgment Enforcement Act and the Money Judgment Enforcement Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Act.
Planning for Health Care and Financial Decisions (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This course will help you become familiar with the legal framework of health care and financial decision-making. Topics will include Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), recent case law, tips for drafting relevant planning documents, and more.
Foreclosure Practice (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This is CLEBC's comprehensive review of the fundamentals of foreclosure practice and procedure. Leading counsel will take practitioners through all the essential topics.
Employment Law Conference 2025: Day 1 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This conference is your annual must-attend event where you can network with your colleagues while completing all of your Law Society continuing professional development requirements for the year. With an agenda curated from your submissions, leading practitioners and your colleagues will explore emerging issues in employment law and update you on the core topics.
Employment Law Conference 2025 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This conference is your annual must-attend event where you can network with your colleagues while completing all of your Law Society continuing professional development requirements for the year. With an agenda curated from your submissions, leading practitioners and your colleagues will explore emerging issues in employment law and update you on the core topics.
Employment Law Conference 2025: Day 2 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This conference is your annual must-attend event where you can network with your colleagues while completing all of your Law Society continuing professional development requirements for the year. With an agenda curated from your submissions, leading practitioners and your colleagues will explore emerging issues in employment law and update you on the core topics.
Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals
This highly interactive two-day workshop is the only comprehensive family violence training available in BC. Featuring real case studies, personal stories, role-playing, coaching, and review of current literature, research, and statistics, this is a must-attend event for family dispute resolution professionals looking to meet their training requirements under the FLA.
Tax Intricacies for the Estate and Trust Practitioner (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This course will analyze common scenarios that estate and trust practitioners face and the complex tax issues that arise. You will learn about fundamental estate and trust tax issues, as well as tax issues that commonly arise in estate and trust planning in relation to corporate shareholdings, real property, and more.
Child Protection Conference 2025 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Gain practical guidance, best practices, and insights on child protection law and Indigenous child welfare from experienced counsel to navigate this challenging area effectively
Commercial Leasing
This is your comprehensive update on commercial leasing issues. General practitioners who occasionally give advice on commercial leasing will also find the tools and strategies they need at this course.
Family Law Provincial Court Practice (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Benefit from the wisdom of experienced counsel and judges who will share with you effective strategies, tips, and advice that you can apply to your Provincial Court family law files. This course will cover a wide range of procedural, evidentiary, trial preparation, and advocacy topics.
Real Estate Development (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Are you an experienced real estate lawyer looking for in-depth discussion on development issues? Then this course is designed for you and features topics reflecting the hands-on experiences of faculty who work through complex issues on a regular basis.
Robert’s Rules and Responsible Governance
We will discuss the application of parliamentary procedure and Robert's Rules of Order in meetings. You will gain an understanding of rules and the principles that they are intended to uphold.