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Civil Litigation Basics for Legal Support Staff
Keep your existing skills sharp and discover new skills to increase your productivity and value in the ever changing practice of law. This course is a multi-faceted introduction to the issues, processes, and procedures that all legal support staff must have a command of in order to properly handle a litigation file, looking at the essentials from the perspective of what has to be done and why.
Find out more »Course Full! 20th Annual Winning Advocacy Skills Workshop
You. On your feet. In a real courtroom. In front of real judges. Unlike any other course offered at CLEBC, senior colleagues of the bench and the bar will provide you with the ultimate mentoring experience by helping you elevate your advocacy skills in a relaxed, safe environment in this three-day workshop.
Find out more »12th Biennial Family Law Conference 2019
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 from within and outside of the province will share their analysis on issues significant to your daily practice. Your must-attend review of current family law and practice. You don’t want to miss this!
Find out more »12th Biennial Family Law Conference 2019
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 from within and outside of the province will share their analysis on issues significant to your daily practice. Your must-attend review of current family law and practice. You don’t want to miss this!
Find out more »Summer Series Rebroadcasts 2019
Why wait until the end of the year to complete your CPD requirements? Take advantage of the lazy days of summer by completing your CPD requirements and learning at a more leisurely pace. We will be rebroadcasting webinars of some of our most popular recent courses.
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 »Labour Relations 2019
Get both labour and management perspectives on current topics. 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 »Tax Issues for Commercial Practitioners 2019
In this world, nothing is certain but taxes…and changes to tax laws. This course will cover topics speaking to these new developments, ensuring that you understand how the contemporary tax system will treat your clients’ transactions. Join us and tackle topical tax issues today!
Find out more »Bankruptcy & Insolvency 2019
Leading practitioners will provide you with a solid foundation for dealing with common concerns and current issues in the bankruptcy and insolvency area. Join us for a thorough, current, and very practical update.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Canada’s New Trademarks Act
Your efficient introduction to new trademarks legislation. There will be substantial changes made to the Act coming into force on June 17, 2019. Benefit from the analysis of experienced intellectual property practitioners as they summarize for you policy reasons, must-know changes, and impacts of the new Act on your clients.
Find out more »Strata Property 2019
Bring your questions, and let the experts lead you through the complexities of strata property law. This essential update will prepare you for the many surprises you may encounter when dealing with strata corporations, owners, tenants, strata managers, and the CRT.
Find out more »Access to Justice for Children
Legal professionals need to support children’s meaningful participation in justice processes and child friendly justice, done in the best interests of children. This program presents background knowledge and practical skills training for working with children and youth whose cases are before the courts.
Find out more »Medical Legal Conference 2019
The twin disciplines of medicine and law naturally have many points of intersection. In the profession of medicine, there is an interest in compliance with legal and regulatory standards and the avoidance of medical malpractice claims. In the profession of law, the medical dimension arises where there are injured parties and claims in the context of accidents, occupational health and medical care. This comprehensive conference will examine an eclectic array of issues of current and ongoing relevance for doctors, lawyers, nurses, and legal support staff.
Find out more »Tendering 2019
Tendering is a process that crosses multiple areas of legal practice and professional disciplines. This course focuses on the legal issues in tendering that affect construction, business, and municipal law. An optional early morning session on tendering fundamentals will prepare you for the day.
Find out more »Working Your Way Into Canada 2019
Learn best practices on setting long-term strategies for temporary foreign workers that will lead them all the way from the initial work permit to permanent residence.
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 »Corporate Governance 2019
Manoeuvring the corporate minefield. Be more effective as counsel advising corporate officers and boards of directors of privately held and public companies. Join us for a practical analysis of current trends and key issues in corporate governance law and their implications for your corporate clients.
Find out more »Human Rights Law Conference 2019
In-depth insight on current human rights law issues. 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. You will walk away with a substantive look at current trends and practical issues to meet the increasingly complex and sophisticated matters arising in this area.
Find out more »Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019 – Day 1
Bridging the Gap: Elder Law for Everyone. The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring practical skill-based sessions, updates on hot topics, and current research on law and aging-related issues. Hear from practice leaders from across the country including lawyers, medical experts, and financial sector professionals.
Find out more »Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019 – Day 2
Bridging the Gap: Elder Law for Everyone. The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring practical skill-based sessions, updates on hot topics, and current research on law and aging-related issues. Hear from practice leaders from across the country including lawyers, medical experts, and financial sector professionals.
Find out more »Securities Fundamentals 2019
This practical course will follow the process from initial considerations all the way through to a listed company. This course will provide you with the basic framework of information that you need to understand in order to function within this area of practice.
Find out more »Drafting Readable Documents
When the client says with relief, “We’ve got a deal,” the lawyer usually then says with anxiety, “Now the hard part begins.” Contract drafting can be a challenge, both conceptually and technically. In this three-hour program Stuart Teicher, Esq. discusses how to transform ideas into clauses and how to avoid drafting pitfalls.
Find out more »Insurance Law Conference 2019
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 »21st Century Persuasive Writing
Join us as nationally recognized legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq., gives an engaging program on persuasive writing.
Find out more »A Litigator’s Arsenal 2019
The tools and techniques for litigation success! There are many nuances in Supreme Court Civil Practice that depend on a critical understanding of how a file can be expeditiously moved towards a satisfactory resolution. This core practice course focuses on what counsel need to know to maximize their effectiveness in the increasingly challenging arena of civil litigation. This “beyond the basics” level course will blend black letter law, practice tips, best practices, and words of wisdom from seasoned practitioners.
Find out more »Administrative Law Conference 2019
Featuring The Honourable Madam Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada and The Honourable Justice David W. Stratas, Federal Court of Appeal. This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area.
Find out more »Real Estate Litigation 2019
Experienced counsel will provide an overview of the law, take you through real life examples and discuss best practices so that you can confidently guide your client through the litigation process. If you practice in this area or are considering expanding your real estate or litigation practice, you do not want to miss this unique educational and networking opportunity.
Find out more »Last Kick at the Can Rebroadcasts
If you are still looking to meet your CPD requirements for 2019, take advantage of our “Last Kick at the Can” rebroadcast series. This year, from December 2 to 18, we will be rebroadcasting over 40 of our most popular courses from the past year. Accessible from your home or office, you will be able to listen to course speakers and discussions you may have missed through the year, while interacting in real-time with your fellow registrants.
Find out more »Residential Real Estate Conference 2019
Your annual review of current residential real estate law and practice
Find out more »Immigration Issues in Depth 2019
New year, new immigration issues. Join us for your annual update. 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. 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.
Find out more »Intermediate Family Law Mediation
The third course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this course will give you a better understanding of family dynamics and power in mediation. You will also learn about process design options and have the opportunity to enhance your interview skills through role play and exercises.
Find out more »Advanced Family Mediation – Dealing with Difficult Issues in Family Mediation
The fourth and final course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this course will focus on issues such as bias and impartiality, ethical issues in mediation, high conflict personalities, culture, co-mediation, and multi-party disputes.
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