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.
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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.
14th Biennial Family Law Conference (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This two-day course is your chance to immerse yourself in reviewing and discussing the latest family law developments and trends with other practitioners. Lawyers, judges, and experts will share their analysis on issues significant to your daily practice.
Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop 2023 (IN-PERSON)
Have you ever wanted to receive honest, personalized feedback from senior counsel and judges to take your advocacy skills to the next level? This is your chance to practice on your feet in a real courtroom.
Summer Series Rebroadcasts
Why scramble to complete your CPD requirements at the end of the year? Join our Summer Series and watch rebroadcasts of our most popular and in-demand courses from the past few months. Enroll now and make the most of your summer!
Summer Series Rebroadcasts
Why scramble to complete your CPD requirements at the end of the year? Join our Summer Series and watch rebroadcasts of our most popular and in-demand courses from the past few months. Enroll now and make the most of your summer!
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.
Conveyancing Basics for Legal Support Staff 2023
The conveyancing process involves so many details that it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the tasks you need to complete. This course will walk you through a residential conveyance and explain to you practice points to ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.
Direct Examination 2023
This full-day program will improve your skills in direct examination through a review of the principles and practices that underlie effective preparation and execution of this trial technique.
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.
Managing Partner (and Leader) Coaching Advice 101
Course chair Heather Gray-Grant has coached dozens of managing partners and will teach you everything you need to know about being a leader in the legal industry.
Real Estate: Commercial Lending 2023
This overview of commercial lending in the real estate area offers best practices, valuable tips, and strategies to apply to your files today.
Legal Research 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This intermediate level course will focus on how AI and emerging technologies impact various aspects of the legal research method, the products of legal research, and the way in which those products are received by their judicial audience.
Basics of Wills and Estate Planning 2023
Want to develop a successful wills and estates practice, but unsure of where to start? This course will provide you with the fundamental building blocks by teaching you how to draft a will, how to create a basic estate plan, and how to incorporate a will into an estate plan.
Strata Property Update 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This essential update will provide an overview of the latest legal updates in strata property law and offer best practices when working with strata corporations, owners, tenants, and strata managers.
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
At this one-day workshop, you will learn the theory of high conflict behaviour, and explore skills and techniques to manage high conflict disputes. You will draw from your own experiences, refine your existing skillset, and practice new strategies, so that you can leave this course with insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict behaviour.
Working Your Way Into Canada 2023
Learn about approaches and strategies immigration practitioners are employing as the federal and provincial governments continue to support temporary and permanent immigration pathways, utilizing the improvements and addressing the challenges practically and effectively.
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.
Personal Injury Conference 2023
If you are a personal injury litigator—this conference is still your must attend event of the year.
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.
Pension Division on Relationship Breakdown 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
CLEBC is pleased to present the first full-day pension division program in over 10 years. Join us for a highly interactive and dynamic course focusing on pension division best practices, in-depth drafting tips & traps, ethical considerations, and more.
Captivate: Presentations That Engage and Win Over Any Audience
What if you could stand in front of an audience and deliver a presentation so powerful it captivated them from start to finish? Captivate is a cutting-edge professional development program that shows you how to deliver compelling, client-focused presentations that lead to better outcomes.
Conflict Resolution 2023: Understanding Conflict Resolution Through Research
This fall, CLEBC will partner with Mediate BC and CoRe Conflict Resolution Society to bring together experts in a wide range of disciplines to provide a "one-stop" opportunity to learn about new research with implications for mediation, negotiation, and other collaborative decision-making processes.
Canadian Elder Law Conference 2023: Day 1 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring updates on hot topics, case law, and current research on law and aging-related issues.
Canadian Elder Law Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring updates on hot topics, case law, and current research on law and aging-related issues.
Canadian Elder Law Conference 2023: Day 2 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring updates on hot topics, case law, and current research on law and aging-related issues.
Human Rights Law Conference 2023: 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.
Human Rights Law Conference 2023 (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.
Human Rights Law Conference 2023: Day 2 (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.
eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2023
This comprehensive one-day program will quickly bring practitioners up to speed on current issues and best practices for effectively managing electronic evidence in the litigation process.
Deeper Dive into the Details of Persuasive Writing 2023
Join "CLE Performer" Stuart Teicher, Esq. as he takes a deeper dive into the details of persuasive writing that will make your writing go from good to great!
Administrative Law Conference 2023 (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 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
The Aboriginal Law Conference will focus on the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting Indigenous peoples, provincial and federal governments, and industry.
Breaking Out of the Form: Smart Direction for Better Drafting 2023
It's time to write contracts differently! Stuart Teicher, Esq. (the "CLE Performer") uses his unique style to explain why lawyers need to break free from the restrictions of the past—those dreaded forms.
Mediation Master Class (IN-PERSON)
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.