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Implementing Innovation I: Technology and Billing Models
As part of the two-part online series Implementing Innovation in Legal Practice, this course will explore how lawyers are using technology to enhance efficiency and reimagining traditional billing models to improve their bottom line.
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.
StandUP to Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession
Join us to learn how to respond to and report workplace sexual harassment and be a part of the solution.
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.
Implementing Innovation II: People-Centered Management Strategies
As part of the two-part online series Implementing Innovation in Legal Practice, this session will explore innovative approaches to managing human capital and provide real-world examples of how to create a people-centered culture that promotes retention, growth, and efficiency.
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.
Managing Client Expectations
Join us for this webinar and learn how neuroscience can help lawyers improve client communication, reduce perceived threats, and enhance their role as trusted advisors in both litigation and business 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 (COURSE FULL)
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.
Mediation Skills Level 2 (IN-PERSON)
This three-day in-person course builds on the foundation provided by the Fundamentals of Mediation course (or an equivalent) by introducing more skills and providing lots of practice opportunities. The course features advanced processes and techniques, as well as practical mediation problems and practice issues.
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.
Cybersecurity for Lawyers and Law Firms
Join this increasingly important program and learn how to protect your law firm from cyber threats and minimize risks like data breaches, email fraud, and ransomware attacks.
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.
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.
Introduction to Business Valuations for Lawyers
At this introductory course, Chartered Business Valuators experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic valuation concepts and how to review business valuation reports.
Secrets of Chambers (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.
The Art of Saying No (FREE WEBINAR)
This free webinar will provide practical guidance and relatable scenarios to empower new lawyers to handle situations where they need to say "no" with professionalism and tact.
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.
Cultivating Indigenous-Informed Legal Practices (IN-PERSON)
This course is designed to help members of the legal profession deepen their commitment to reconciliation by enhancing their intercultural competency skills and client relations through the development of Indigenous-informed legal practices.
The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers (IN-PERSON)
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!
Mental Health Forum for Legal Professionals 2025 (FREE WEBINAR)
Co-hosted by the Law Society of BC and the CLEBC, this free event is an opportunity to bring together the legal community to continue the conversation on mental health in the legal profession.
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
Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Stay current in civil sexual assault litigation with updates, expert evidence guidance, and ethics at this must-attend conference for litigators.
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.
Advanced Business Valuations for Lawyers
Building on the concepts taught in Introduction to Business Valuations, this course gives participants a more detailed insight into some of the more complex issues associated with business valuations.
Tax Issues for Commercial Practitioners
This course will provide an overview of essential corporate tax issues and highlight key changes for non-tax lawyers, ensuring you understand how the contemporary tax system will treat your clients' transactions.
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.
Wills and Estates Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
New to the area of wills and estates or in need of a refresher? Gain practical skills in wills and estates, from drafting estate planning documents to handling probate and administration, with expert guidance tailored for paralegals.
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.
Introduction to Financial Statements for Legal Professionals
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.
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.
A Litigator’s Arsenal (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This core practice course focuses on what counsel need to know to maximize their effectiveness in the increasingly challenging arena of civil litigation.
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.
Franchises Update
Let our team of experts guide you through the key updates to franchise law that are pertinent to those who advise franchisors and franchisees.
Trust Issues: A Re-examination of Often Overlooked Foundational Concepts (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for an intensive one-day course designed for all levels of trusts and estates lawyers, both litigators and planners, who want to further develop their understanding of core trusts concepts that don't get enough attention.
15th Biennial Family Law Conference (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for CLEBC's 15th Biennial Family Law Conference and get up to speed on significant changes and developments in family law over the past two years.
Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
This course is essential for new family mediators and those attending mediations as counsel. It will introduce participants to the theory and practice of negotiation and mediation.
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.
Labour Relations 2025 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This conference will provide you with a balanced approach towards key developments and issues in labour law, getting you up to date on the latest Charter, privacy, human rights, arbitration, Labour Relations Board, and judicial review issues — all in one day.
Family Law Mediation Fundamentals
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.
Human Rights Law Conference 2025: Day 1 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for in-depth insight on current human rights law issues. At this annual event, you will explore a comprehensive range of human rights law topics presented by diverse speakers.