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Suing and Defending the Crown 2018
Litigation against the Crown comes with its own set of unique procedural and substantive rules, as well as traps for the inexperienced and unwary. Benefit from the experience of seasoned counsel as they navigate you through the Crown litigation process and show you how to avoid the pitfalls.
Find out more »Family Violence Screening Training for Litigators and DR Professionals (Kelowna)
Location: Kelowna, BC This highly interactive two-day workshop is the only in-person, 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.
Find out more »Cultural Competency for Lawyers
Building blocks for better, more culturally competent legal practice. The TRC’s Call to Action #27 calls upon lawyers to receive appropriate cultural competency training, which includes the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. In response to this call, this course will provide you with skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
Find out more »Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution
This course will introduce participants to the theory and practice of negotiation and mediation. It will also give participants an understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution. For those wishing to become Family Law Mediators under the Family Law Act, this is the first course in our 80-hour curriculum.
Find out more »Med-Arb: Training for the DR Professional
Have you heard about “Med-Arb”? In Med-Arb, the “med-arbitrator” first attempts to help the disputing parties work out an agreement in a mediator’s role, but should mediation fail, the med-arbitrator can then assume the role of an arbitrator and render a binding decision. This course will take you through the key issues and elements of this innovative and exciting dispute resolution technique.
Find out more »Western Canada Class Actions Conference 2018
Learn from leading counsel and jurists at the centre of emerging class action jurisprudence, and receive a comprehensive review of the issues, trends, and practices shaping class action litigation today.
Find out more »Dealing With High Conflict Personalities
Simple strategies for resolving high conflict situations with high conflict people. 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 can you leave this course with insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict behaviour. Join us and learn how to effectively clear up conflict today!
Find out more »Powerful Witness Preparation
Presented by witness expert and former prosecutor for the US Justice Department Daniel I. Small. Every caring lawyer involved in litigation has experienced the stress (trauma?) of wondering and worrying about witness testimony. Powerful Witness Preparation provides a modern prescription for persuasive verbal and non-verbal witness communications that will benefit every lawyer, regardless of experience (or inexperience). Dan Small, a highly-respected and experienced litigator—and witness expert—walks you through the methods, procedure, and rules that will make your witness a powerful, compelling…
Find out more »Mediator Presence – Deepening the Mediator Mindset
This advanced level course is designed for those who have participated in mediations as counsel or as mediators. It also will benefit those who have taken mediation training, yet have never “hung out their shingle” and offered their services as a mediator. Public awareness and provincial legislation have created increased demand for mediation, and mediation expertise (whether as counsel or mediator) is now widely considered to be a core competency for lawyers. Here is a rare opportunity to deepen your…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Mediation
Are you planning to become a mediator, or to add valuable skills to your existing litigation toolkit? Dispute resolution skills will enhance your value to your clients. 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. The course is a permitted prerequisite for the CLEBC course Advanced Mediation Skills for Non-Family Mediators, and has been approved as mediation training requirements for Mediate BC.
Find out more »Cross-Examination 2018
For litigators, there is perhaps no more challenging element of advocacy than managing cross-examination, which has the ability to turn a case completely around—sometimes in an instant! This course will provide litigators like you with a solid grounding in the foundations of cross-examination, from theory to application. You will explore where cross-examination fits within the evidence and theory of the case, first principles, and best practices.
Find out more »The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers
Designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed as well as to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, at arbitration, and in any legal argument.
Find out more »Essential Technology Skills for Lawyers and Legal Support Staff
Legal-specific power tips for getting the most out of technology. Upgrade your tech skills and gain confidence with core production tools like Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. You will explore the best legal-specific power tips for the technology you already have and technologies that should be on your radar, so you can prioritize and make informed decisions.
Find out more »Professionalism—Malpractice Pitfalls of Daily Law Office Computing
Are you aware of the malpractice pitfalls in the electronic practice of law? Join us to learn about security vulnerabilities related to documents, emails, and e-discovery.
Find out more »Using the Latest Law Office Technology to Avoid Practice Pitfalls – COMBO
This series of three 2-hour programs will equip you with the knowledge you need to harness the technology you have in your law office.
Find out more »Tools and Techniques for Negotiating and Revising Electronic Documents
Lawyers frequently trade electronic documents with opposing counsel and clients to indicate changes and proposed modifications. This seminar covers the tools available in Word for safely emailing documents, comparing versions, tracking changes, and adding comments and other annotations.
Find out more »Champagne Technology on a Beer Budget (Technology for Tightwads)
Let's face it, the array of your technology choices is overwhelming; and in this economy, you cannot afford to make bad tech decisions. This seminar gives you a lawyer's technology roadmap focusing on keeping costs as low as possible.
Find out more »Labour Relations 2018
Whether you represent management or union, understanding the other perspective is key to taking your strategic and negotiation abilities to the next level. Benefit by learning from faculty from both sides of the bargaining table, as they provide you with a balanced approach towards key issues in labour law.
Find out more »Indigenous Laws Conference
This conference will be of interest to anyone involved in legal issues respecting Indigenous peoples, and to everyone interested in building constructive partnerships in Canada.
Find out more »Hot Topics in Family Law Part II: Good Lawyering for Bad Parenting
Dealing with parents and parenting issues can be a challenging part of family law practice. This course will give you valuable tools and tips for navigating your clients through the minefield of parenting disputes.
Find out more »Advanced Mediator Clinic
Want to take your mediation skills to the next level? This two-day, practice-oriented, advanced-level course will feature high-level skills training, discussion of contemporary problems in mediation, and clinical mediation experimentation.
Find out more »Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Conference 2018
Do you lead, advise, or volunteer at a charity or not-for-profit? Join us to fully understand your role and responsibilities. At this conference, lawyers with dedicated charities and not-for-profit practices will provide you with up to date information on current issues affecting your organization.
Find out more »The Art of Communication and Persuasion 2018
To be truly successful as a lawyer, you need to master the art of influence, which starts with communicating your ideas and arguments effectively to a wide array of audiences. This lively, interactive program teaches you small, controllable steps anyone can take to increase your ability to persuade others.
Find out more »Insurance Law Conference 2018
Are you ready for CLEBC's annual event for insurance counsel and insurance industry professionals? Continuing with the tradition of previous years, this conference will cover important case developments, critical practice issues, and notable industry trends in insurance law.
Find out more »Managing Legal Issues and Risk in the Digital Age: The Internet of Weirdness
Join us to learn about the legal issues and risks arising from this rapid digital transformation, such as cyberbullying, dissemination of misinformation, sale of contraband, election meddling, and additional misconduct occurring on the anonymous "dark web".
Find out more »Ethics and Commercial Law 2018
As a lawyer advising in the fast-paced world of business, it is important to be prepared to recognize, address, and know who to ask for help when ethical issues arise. This focused, two-hour course features four panelists who will each present fact patterns. You will have the opportunity to engage with the fact patterns by answering poll questions and discussing the ethical issues with the panelists and other attendees. Engaging and dynamic, you will leave this course with all of…
Find out more »How to Draft a Contract: For New Transactional Lawyers
Learn to draft contracts with confidence from an author, professor, and transactional lawyer with over 20 years’ experience! How to Draft a Contract is a practical “how to” drafting program relevant to lawyers entering any area of transactional practice, including corporate, mergers and acquisitions, business law, intellectual property, and commercial real estate, to name just a few. Come and see why hundreds of lawyers are attending this seminar every year!
Find out more »The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers
Designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed as well as to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, at arbitration, and in any legal argument.
Find out more »23 Mistakes Experienced Drafters Usually Make
This seminar explains 23 typical stylistic and substantive drafting errors usually found in all kinds of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts for the sale of goods and services, licenses, real estate contracts, settlement agreements, employment and consulting agreements, partnership agreements, and much more.
Find out more »Mergers and Acquisitions 2018
Mergers and acquisitions practice is hectic, leaving you little time to keep up with every deal and every market development. This biennial update is your opportunity to learn from the leading minds of the Vancouver M&A community all in one day. External counsel, in-house counsel, and other stakeholders have curated the most important transactions, trends, and topics to share with you.
Find out more »Trust Accounting Series: Day 1
Fundamental trust accounting skills in brief, focused sessions. Do you trust your trust accounting knowledge? This five-part series is designed to help lawyers, legal assistants, bookkeepers, and accountants like you who set up or manage trust accounts to ensure that they comply with the Law Society Rules.
Find out more »Gladue Submissions
Building blocks for better, more culturally competent legal practice. Your fundamental guide to Gladue rights, principles, factors, reports, and submissions. In its 1999 decision Gladue, the Supreme Court of Canada held that judges must consider history, systemic factors, and cultural issues when determining sentencing and bail for Indigenous offenders, in order to address the serious over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system. Join us and improve your Gladue knowledge and competency today!
Find out more »Estate Planning Update 2018 (Day 1 – Wills, Estates, and Trusts Conference)
Day 1 of the Wills, Estates and Trusts Conference 2018. Estate planning is key to securing the future financial security of your clients and their families. To create well-designed estate plans that meet your clients’ goals, you need to keep current on relevant law and techniques. Join us as experienced faculty explore with you important topics of the day.
Find out more »Estate Litigation Update 2018 (Day 2 – Wills, Estates, and Trusts Conference)
Day 2 of the Wills, Estates and Trusts Conference 2018. Invest in upgrading your estate litigation skills and knowledge. Our experienced faculty will share their academic knowledge of the law and their practice experience to further your skills as an estate litigator to handle all types of asset and estate-related issues.
Find out more »Prosecution and Defence of Sexual Offences 2018
This crucial one-day course will explore the complex law dealing with sex-related crimes. Sexual assault presents unique challenges for both defence and prosecution. As the law evolves to reflect new understanding of the experiences of different complainants, practitioners must carefully balance the rights and defences of the accused with accommodations for complainants.
Find out more »Stress, Pressure, and Ethical Decision-Making for Lawyers
This engaging, highly interactive program provides a fresh and practical perspective on the fundamental question, "Why do 'good' lawyers 'go bad'?" Based on an original short film, written and co-produced by Michael Kahn and his partner, Chris Osborn from ReelTime CLE, interspersed with a discussion among two experienced lawyers regarding the intersection of ethical decision-making and the manifold sources of stress encountered by lawyers in day-to-day practice.
Find out more »Self-Awareness, Self-Care, and Wellness for Lawyers
This engaging, highly interactive program provides a fresh and practical perspective on the fundamental question, "Why do 'good' lawyers 'go bad'?" Based on an original short film, written and co-produced by Michael Kahn and his partner, Chris Osborn from ReelTime CLE, interspersed with a discussion among two experienced lawyers regarding the intersection of ethical decision-making and the manifold sources of stress encountered by lawyers in day-to-day practice.
Find out more »Lawyer Wellness
The term "wellness" is a common topic of discussion in our culture. More significantly, a growing number of law societies across Canada have identified lawyer well-being as a critical issue that needs immediate attention. But what does that term mean and why do so many of us struggle to practice self-care? We will define a workable understanding of wellness and the positive impact it can have on professional satisfaction and effectiveness. You will leave with a greater understanding of the…
Find out more »Trust Accounting Series: Day 2
Fundamental trust accounting skills in brief, focused sessions. Do you trust your trust accounting knowledge? This five-part series is designed to help lawyers, legal assistants, bookkeepers, and accountants like you who set up or manage trust accounts to ensure that they comply with the Law Society Rules.
Find out more »Real Estate Advanced Topics
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.
Find out more »Expert Evidence on Trial: Unearthing Bias in Expert Testimony
Your guide to the world of cognitive bias in expert evidence. "Expert" is a term people often incorrectly equate with concepts such as "objectivity" and "impartiality". However, you know as a litigator that expert evidence is disputable in court. Chaired by experienced cognitive neuroscientists, this course will help you improve your ability to identify and reveal biases, flaws, and strengths in expert reports and testimony.
Find out more »Foundations of Negotiation
This course will take you through the stages of a negotiation, utilizing case studies, mini lectures, video demonstrations, and various role plays. You will walk away with an understanding of how to make the first offer, how to avoid blooper phrases, best practices in response to prevalent hurdles, how to end an "unsuccessful" negotiation, and much more!
Find out more »Administrative Law Conference 2018
Join us and review a year’s worth of administrative law developments in a day! This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area. You will leave this conference up to date and equipped with new practice tips for your administrative law files.
Find out more »Human Rights Law Conference 2018
Human rights law goes beyond the scope of employment law practice and is constantly evolving. Over the course of two days, you will explore a comprehensive range of human rights law topics presented by diverse speakers. This conference will include the ever-popular annual case law update, judicial review update, and ethics fact patterns.
Find out more »The Great Examination for Discovery: Principles and Principal Techniques
If done right, questioning an adverse witness at examination for discovery is an intellectually rigorous discipline, requiring diligent and skillful application of logical rules that best exploit case theory opportunities and attack case theory problems. Using highly-entertaining video clips of numerous high profile examinations, this program analyzes and illustrates the elements of great adverse examinations for discovery, so you can learn how to effectively perform an examination for discovery every time.
Find out more »The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers
Designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed as well as to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, at arbitration, and in any legal argument.
Find out more »Last Kick at the Can Rebroadcasts
If you are still looking to meet your CPD requirements for 2018, take advantage of our “Last Kick at the Can” rebroadcast series. This year, from December 3 to 19, we will be rebroadcasting over 40 of our most popular courses from the past year. Click the title link to view the full list of courses.
Find out more »Family Law Mediation Fundamentals
The second course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this course will give you a better understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution, in addition to the role and objectives of a mediator.
Find out more »Residential Real Estate Conference
Are you ready for CLEBC’s 11th annual Residential Real Estate Conference? Continuing with the tradition of previous years, lawyers like you will meet to discuss the latest cases, trends, and challenges faced by residential real estate practitioners today. You will have the opportunity to network with colleagues while learning valuable tips and strategies to apply to your files.
Find out more »Immigration Issues in Depth 2018
Join us for our annual in-depth discussions of the most significant developments in immigration law over the past year, and look ahead with your colleagues to some of the critical emerging issues. Practical and relevant, this course will provide you with current ideas and strategies to navigate the labyrinth of laws, policies, and procedures involved in the ever-evolving practice of immigration law.
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