CLEBC courses provide in-depth coverage from a wide range of practice areas to help lawyers and legal professionals earn CPD credits. Attend courses in-person, via webinar, or rebroadcast.
February 2022
Law Office Technology Series 2022: Understanding Technology Best Practices in the Law Firm Context
Join this session to learn enough about technology to make executive-level decisions, but not get mired in the details.
Find out more »Climate Law Conference 2022
Lawyers can help by understanding climate science, what it means for our clients' rights, and the role that the law plays in addressing the climate crisis.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »March 2022
Defamation, Privacy and Media Law 2022
This comprehensive one-day program will review a range of individual, corporate, and media issues in defamation, privacy, and media law, as well as explore practical practice matters facing counsel.
Find out more »Jump Start on CPD
Join us online from March 2 – 9. Get a Jump Start on your CPD – choose from some of our most popular programs of the past few months.
Find out more »Law Office Technology Series 2022: Technological Building Blocks of a Law Firm
Technology is an important building block for a law firm, and possibly even more important than a physical office location… because with the right technology, a brick-and-mortar office may not even be necessary. Join this session to learn how to start a law firm in the modern era.
Find out more »How to Be a Great Litigation Junior 2022
Learn what it takes to excel as a junior litigator. You will learn about personal temperament, work ethic, writing, trial preparation, and trial advocacy.
Find out more »Jump Start on CPD
Join us online from March 2 – 9. Get a Jump Start on your CPD – choose from some of our most popular programs of the past few months.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2022
Our inaugural course for litigators who have an interest in practicing in the complex area of civil sexual assault, focusing on how to effectively and ethically advance and defend civil claims of sexual violence.
Find out more »Tax Fundamentals for the Estate Practitioner 2022
This course will analyze common scenarios that estate practitioners face and the tax issues that arise. You will learn about basic tax exemptions, the attribution rules, taxation of estates, and much more.
Find out more »April 2022
Free Webinar! Anxiety—Continuing the Conversation and Finding Tools to Manage
Lawyer anxiety occurs in all areas and stages of practice and, for many, appears both in professional and personal contexts. In this webinar, psychotherapist and former lawyer Erin Peters continues the conversation about lawyer anxiety and offers her perspective.
Find out more »Damages 2022
This comprehensive course will review first principles, current trends and will examine specific areas within the law of damages where there are noteworthy elements. CLEBC is proud to present the Honourable Mr. Justice Russell Brown of the Supreme Court of Canada as our keynote speaker.
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 session will focus on issues such as bias and impartiality, ethical issues in mediation, high conflict personalities, culture, co-mediation, and multi-party disputes.
Find out more »Animal Law 101 2022
Join us for the inaugural course on animal law for an introduction to this growing practice, which is much more than just dog bite law.
Find out more »Family Law Provincial Court Practice 2022
Benefit from the wisdom of experienced counsel and judges sharing with you strategies, tips, and advice you can apply to your Provincial Court family law files.
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Free Webinar! Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Lawyers are often expected to be perfectionists. Unfortunately, a by-product is a high level of pressure that creates intense scrutiny toward themselves, developing a fierce inner critic. Join us and lawyer coach Navneet Mann to change the conversation with yourself.
Find out more »Elder Law Update 2022
This session will cover elder law topics relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, including panels on capacity to instruct counsel for clients living with dementia, class action litigation as a strategy for responding to elder abuse and neglect in long-term care, and an update on law reform efforts to address elder abuse.
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Free Webinar! Junior Lawyers Risk Management Conference 2022
Junior Lawyers Risk Management Conference covers what every junior lawyer needs to know about malpractice, your indemnity policy, money laundering red flags, how to manage the most common practice risks, how to watch out for the latest cybercrimes targeting lawyers, and much more.
Find out more »Gladue: A New Approach 2022
Join us in an exploration of best practices and community collaboration as to how principles of the Supreme Court of Canada's 1999 Gladue decision can be applied more effectively and can practitioners do to come closer to fulfilling its vision.
Find out more »May 2022
Advanced Securities 2022 Series: Day 1
This advanced program will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments in securities. Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you.
Find out more »Employment Law Conference 2022
This must-attend event will feature an agenda curated from the submissions and suggestions of leading employment lawyers, explore emerging and topical issues in employment law, and provide updates on notable recent developments.
Find out more »Advanced Securities 2022 Series: Day 2
This advanced program will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments in securities. Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you.
Find out more »Real Estate Appraisal Reports 2022: What Lawyers Need to Know
Join us to learn the quick check system of reviewing appraisals that can identify and expose any flaws in an appraisal report. You will be provided with inside information about appraisers and appraisal reports not normally disclosed outside the appraisal community.
Find out more »Working with Partnerships 2022
Join us for this one-day course exploring the key issues when advising clients on partnerships.
Find out more »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. Join us and improve your family violence awareness.
Find out more »Advanced Securities 2022 Series: Day 3
This advanced program will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments in securities. Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions, trends, and hot topics to discuss with you.
Find out more »Personal Injury Conference 2022
The personal injury landscape in BC continues to change, but if you're a personal injury litigator, this conference is still your must-attend event of the year.
Find out more »Creditors’ Remedies 2022
Enforcing creditors' rights can be complex. This comprehensive program will show you how to succeed using all the available tools and processes.
Find out more »Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2022
This course covers everything legal support staff and junior paralegals need to know to begin a successful career in a family law office.
Find out more »Advanced Financial Issues in Family Law 2022
Family law files often come with complex financial issues and complications. In this course, hear from experienced family law practitioners on tips, information, and advice to resolve these problems.
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Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, QC, with Special Guest Ian Hanomansing
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered every second Tuesday at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, QC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Find out more »Going Solo or Starting a Small Firm 2022
In this comprehensive one-day program, you will examine all the core issues and competencies involved in going out on your own or starting a small firm.
Find out more »Subdivision Regulation and Discretion 2022
Subdivision is a complex process that requires special expertise and involves many overlapping areas of law, including municipal, administrative, and real estate. Benefit from the perspective of local government lawyers as they guide you through the procedures, bylaws, and agreements involved.
Find out more »Planning for Health Care Decisions 2022
Planning for Health Care Decisions 2022 will help lawyers practicing in the areas of elder law, wills, estates and trusts, and family law become familiar with the legal framework of health care decision-making.
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Indigenous Women and the Law Conference 2022
This free conference will explore the intersection of gender, race, and the law, and how this impacts the lives of Indigenous women and girls. Join us to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous women, and to learn how you can do your part to improve the legal system in BC.
Find out more »June 2022
Working with the PPSA 2022: A Primer—Day 1
Working with the PPSA: A Primer will provide you with an overview of PPSA laws, principles, and procedures. Day 1 is designed to introduce the workings of the PPSA to lawyers who are new to the area and to brush up on PPSA principles for experienced lawyers.
Find out more »Family Law Basics 2022
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.
Find out more »Criminal Law Practice 2022
This course is CLEBC's comprehensive review of criminal law practice in the Provincial Court of BC. Registrants will be provided with an expansive perspective on the skills and knowledge that they will need to practise criminal law effectively and efficiently.
Find out more »Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, QC, with Special Guest Larry Pozner
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered every second Tuesday at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, QC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Find out more »Mediation Skills Level 2
This four-day online 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.
Find out more »Working with the PPSA 2022: Special Topics—Day 2
Working with the PPSA: Special Topics will provide a PPSA update focused on recent and emerging issues, from negotiating security agreements to special financings. Day 2 will provide you with essential information on the major developments in this area and cover issues of importance for business lawyers.
Find out more »Rural Residential and Recreational Real Estate 2022
Do you have clients who are acquiring rural property? Join the experts to learn what should be done ahead of time, what should be covered at the pre-purchase interview, and how you can prevent problems for your client down the road.
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Introverts and Extroverts: Navigating the Transition Back from COVID Restrictions
This free talk will provide perspectives on introverts' and extroverts' coping strategies for later-stage pandemic restrictions, preparation ideas for transitioning to post-pandemic work and home life, and reflections of what introverts/extroverts have learned during these times that will carry forward post-pandemic.
Find out more »Advanced Conveyancing Topics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2022
In this course, our senior faculty will focus on a variety of advanced issues faced by conveyancers every day, including: Property Transfer Tax, unusual closings, and many more hot topics.
Find out more »Mediation Skills Level 2
This four-day online 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.
Find out more »Workers’ Compensation Law Update 2022
Join us for a one-day comprehensive course, where we will look at the most critical issues that practitioners face when dealing with WCB claims and occupational health and safety issues.
Find out more »Beyond the Bar: Adventures in Law with Jeff Rose, QC (Special Guest Rose Shawlee)
This new free program is designed to help you explore the many possibilities that await you with your law degree. Offered every second Tuesday at lunch, our host Jeffrey A. Rose, QC, will explore the career paths of many dynamic guests.
Find out more »Advanced Wills & Estates for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2022
Complex issues regarding estate planning will be explained, including discussion on inter vivos and testamentary trusts, as well as the contemporary issue of estate planning for blended families.
Find out more »Data Analytics for Lawyers 2022
During this session, leading Canadian experts will share with you how quantitative approaches to organizing legal information will change how we approach legal research and thinking.
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