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Marketing and Business Development for Associates

Whether you're just starting or looking to advance your career, this course offers actionable insights into how junior lawyers can build a client base, create meaningful networks, and establish a reputation that will carry them throughout their careers—all while staying true to their ethical compass.

Interplay Between Aging, Death & Divorce

In this cross-disciplinary course, we assist family, elder, and estate law practitioners to anticipate and plan for unpleasant yet inevitable legal issues that can arise in the interplay between aging, death, and divorce.

Personal Injury Conference 2024

If you are a personal injury litigator, this conference is still your must-attend event of the year. As with past conferences, the centrepiece will be the comprehensive case law and legislation update.

Shareholders’ Disputes

This course is of fundamental importance to solicitors in avoiding, and barristers in resolving, priority disputes. It will bring junior and experienced practitioners quickly up to speed on current developments in this critical niche of corporate practice.

Drafting User-Friendly Emails and Documents

This course is designed for lawyers who wish to take their writing "from good to great" and will offer concrete strategies to deliver information in a user-friendly format.

Mediation Master Class (COURSE FULL)

This highly participatory course will allow experienced mediators to practice advanced skills, reflect on current topics in the mediation field, and compare and learn from best practices across different mediation contexts.

Western Canada Class Actions Conference 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

This year's Western Canada Class Actions Conference will prepare you to manage a range of issues, both long-standing and emerging in class proceedings. Join us and receive a comprehensive review of the issues, trends, and practices shaping class actions litigation today.

Insurance Law Conference 2024

Continuing with the tradition of previous years, this conference will cover important case developments, critical practice issues, and notable industry trends in insurance law.

Administrative Law Conference 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in administrative law. This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area.

Aboriginal Law Conference 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

This annual conference brings together leading Aboriginal law practitioners to address current and emerging issues with a focus on BC. We will explore the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting Indigenous Peoples, governments, and industry.

Emerging Topics in Conflict Resolution

The field of conflict resolution is responsive to shifting societal needs, changes in legislation, and new technologies. Join us as we bring together presenters at the leading edge of these changes!

Influence: The Art & Science of Changing Minds

This interactive program draws on the latest scientific research to illustrate how you can influence clients and colleagues to see things your way without being heavy-handed. INFLUENCE teaches you what to do and why, and gives you practical ideas you can apply right away.

Securities Fundamentals 2024: Legal Opinions

This comprehensive course delves into the key components and practical applications of legal opinions in securities transactions. Experienced practitioners will cover the framework of delivering opinions, the essential documents involved, and the due diligence required.

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.

Navigating Ethical Issues as a Junior Lawyer

This one-hour webinar is designed to help you understand and address some of the ethical challenges you may encounter, including handling pressures from supervisors and clients and navigating the grey areas of professional conduct.

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

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.

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.

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! 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.

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.

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.

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.