Intermediate Family Law Mediation
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.
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Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, KC (Special Guest Nancy J. Wilhelm-Morden, KC)
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered Tuesdays at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, KC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Mediating High Conflict Disputes (SOLD OUT)
In this one-day workshop, you will learn a new approach to mediating high conflict disputes. The tips and tools of this method can be used with any mediation.
Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, KC (Special Guest Melanie C.T. Ash)
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered Tuesdays at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, KC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Commercial Arbitration 2023
Join us in discussing arbitration practice as it's evolved under BC's new Arbitration Act and the hot topics that you need to know about. Whether you are new to arbitration or a seasoned pro, this content-packed course will be of interest.
Wills and Estates Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff
New to the area of wills and estates or in need of a refresher? Benefit from the experience of senior paralegals who understand your perspective and the scope of your job.
Basics of Solicitors’ Transaction Opinions 2023
An outstanding faculty will lead you through structured discussions about common issues such as when to give an opinion and when not to, limiting the scope and purpose of an opinion, and how to choose the best wording.
Robert’s Rules of Order – Demystified (SOLD OUT)
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
Don’t wait until the end of the year to earn your CPD credits. Stay ahead of the curve with our Jump Start rebroadcast series! From March 6 to 10, you can watch rebroadcasts of some of our most popular courses of the past few months
Builders’ Liens Update 2023
Come and get your builders' liens answers from the experts, along with tips and insights to help you provide better service to your clients.
Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, KC (Special Guests Dinyar Marzban, KC and Jeffrey J. Kay, KC)
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered Tuesdays at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, KC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Product Liability 2023
This course will provide a comprehensive update on product liability law, along with substantive and practical advice from experienced practitioners on key aspects of prosecuting and defending product liability claims.
Solo and Small Firm Conference 2023: Reset and Renew
This year's solo and small firm conference is a full day of presentations that will help you hit "reset" on some complicated things and do a "renew" on the opportunities your practice is focused on.
Secrets of Chambers 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
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.
Foreclosure Practice 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This is CLEBC's comprehensive review of the fundamentals of foreclosure practice and procedure. We will take a pragmatic approach to helping counsel understand the substantive and procedural issues framing the foreclosure process.
Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, KC (Special Guests Christopher M. Considine, KC & Wally T. Oppal, KC)
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered Tuesdays at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, KC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Transitioning Your Firm 2023
If the past three years have taught us anything, it's that law firms have to be ready to change if they want to survive and thrive. If you have to transition your firm, or if you think you might want to transition your firm in some way in the future, this session is for you.
Estate Planning Express 2023 – 15 Minute Topics
Keep abreast of developing issues in the world of estate planning. This fast-paced half-day course will touch upon a host of recent legislative changes, best practices in estate planning, and solutions to quirky issues that arise — each summarized in 15-minute increments.
Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2023
Don't miss this jam-packed day that is sure to provide you with everything you need to excel as an essential and indispensable team member in your family law practice!
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.
Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2023
This year's program is the follow-up to CLEBC's inaugural course for litigators who have an interest in practicing in the complex area of civil sexual assault. This conference will cover important case developments, notable trends in the law, and critical practice issues.
Indigenous Governance & Economic Development 2023
Learn from experts in the field of Indigenous governance, economic development, and industry-Aboriginal partnerships, and hear them discuss their challenges and experiences.
Wills Drafting Workshop in the Context of Estate Planning 2023 (IN-PERSON)
Learn how to draft an effective will and reduce claims and complaints in your wills practice
Child Protection: Advanced Topics Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Child protection can be a complex and difficult area of practice. Learn best practices from experienced parents' and directors' counsel who understand this challenging area of law and can show you how to better serve your clients.
Advanced Securities 2023: Day 1
Day 1 of this three-part series will find leading securities practitioners curating only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you. This will be your efficient solution to learning all about the latest developments.
Employment Law Conference 2023: Day 1 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
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 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
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 2023: Day 2 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
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.
Crafting Dispute Resolution Clauses to Resolve Disputes 2023
Panelists will draw from their varied practice backgrounds to identify common pitfalls in the drafting of dispute resolution clauses that miss opportunities to prevent and manage disputes and may even escalate future problems.
Introduction to Financial Statements for Lawyers 2023
At this introductory workshop, Chartered Professional Accountants experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic accounting concepts, along with what financial statements reveal about a company's performance and viability.
Advanced Securities 2023: Day 2
Day 2 of this three-part series will find leading securities practitioners curating only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you. This will be your efficient solution to learning all about the latest developments.
Family Law Drafting Basics 2023
Need to draft family law documents but unsure of how to begin? Benefit from the experience of senior family law practitioners as they provide you with valuable precedents, tips, and advice on how to draft a comprehensive range of family law documents.
Psychological, Psychiatric & Neuropsychological Evidence in Civil Litigation 2023
This comprehensive one-day program is designed to bring litigation counsel quickly up to speed on psychological, psychiatric, and neuropsychological evidence and the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the utilization of such evidence in civil claims.
Trusts in the 21st Century 2023: The Seas Are Getting Choppier
Learn how new reporting requirements at both the federal and provincial level affect trust planning, and how to use overriding powers to maintain flexibility in the future.
Commercial Leasing Disputes
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.
Advanced Securities 2023: Day 3
Day 3 of this three-part series will find leading securities practitioners curating only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you. This will be your efficient solution to learning all about the latest developments.
Gain the Edge! Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers
You negotiate every day. In fact, your ability to effectively negotiate may be the most critical skill you possess. Yet most negotiate instinctively or intuitively. This course will help you approach negotiations with a strategic mindset.
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.
Prosecution and Defence of Sexual Offences 2023
This crucial one-day course will explore the complex law related to sexual assault prosecutions, including issues related to the examination of witnesses, third-party records, witness accommodation, and sentencing.
Collections Practice Basics 2023
How do you get from judgment to cash for your clients? This course gives you the nuts and bolts of the recovery process post-judgment.
Wealth Preservation and Succession for the Family Enterprise 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This course will look at the dynamics of a family enterprise and the inter-relationship between family, business/management, and owners.
Real Estate Development Update 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Are you an experienced real estate lawyer looking for in-depth discussion on advanced real estate issues? This course is designed for you, with topics reflecting the hands-on experiences of faculty who work through complex issues on a regular basis.
Tech Tock, Tech Tock—It’s Time for an Ethics Lesson on the Latest Tech
Join the CLE performer, Stuart Teicher, as he explains the latest and not-so-greatest issues in legal ethics and technology.
Indigenous Legal Orders Conference 2023: Standing Up Indigenous Law (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
At this conference, you will learn from scholars and practitioners of Indigenous law about the legal principles and concepts underlying Indigenous legal orders, as well as about the importance of Indigenous legal processes and institutions.
Collaborative Decision-making in Child Welfare
Participants will learn more about existing collaborative decision-making processes and how to assist clients to choose the process(es) that best supports them.
Tax Issues for Commercial Practitioners 2023
This course will cover all the new developments in tax laws, ensuring that you understand how the contemporary tax system will treat your clients' transactions.
Court of Appeal Advocacy and Practice 2023
This one-day seminar will cover a range of appeal-related topics relevant to practitioners of all experience levels.
Current Issues in Social Media Law 2023
This panel of media lawyers will discuss various challenging legal questions that have recently emerged on the social media landscape.
Free Webinar! Mental Health Forum for Legal Professionals 2023 – Part 1
Co-hosted by the Law Society of BC and the CLEBC, this two-part event is an opportunity to bring together the legal community to continue the conversation on mental health in the legal profession.
Robert’s Rules of Order – Demystified (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.