October 2019
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 »Medical Legal Conference 2019
The twin disciplines of medicine and law naturally have many points of intersection. This comprehensive conference will examine an array of issues of current and ongoing relevance for doctors, lawyers, nurses, and legal support staff.
This dual focus conference will qualify for CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC in addition to qualifying for CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credits with the Law Society of BC.
Find out more »Advanced Mediator Clinic
This two-day, practice oriented, advanced level session is of particular interest to lawyer-mediators engaged in general mediation work.
Find out more »Advanced Wills and Estates for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff
Complex issues regarding estate planning will be explained, including discussion on inter vivos and testamentary trusts. Recent and relevant case law will be highlighted and materials will be prepared to assist in recognizing unusual or difficult problems relating to estate planning and administration.
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.Â
Find out more »Gladue Submissions
Rebroadcast Missed the Gladue Submissions Conference? Join us for the rebroadcast! Don't miss your fundamental guide to Gladue rights, principles, factors, reports, and submissions given by experts!
Find out more »Getting to Access to Justice: Bridging Regulatory Reform and Human-Centered Design & Innovation
CLEBC is proud to co-sponsor “Getting to Access to Justice: Bridging Regulatory Reform and Human-Centered Design & Innovation”. Professor Margaret Hagan, Director, Legal Design Lab Lecturer in Law, Stanford University, proposes a strategic approach that bridges regulatory reform and human-centered design & innovation activities.
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 »November 2019
Aboriginal Law Conference 2019
The Aboriginal Law Conference will focus on the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting Indigenous peoples, provincial and federal governments, and industry. Join us for this essential update.
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. A practical workshop to perfect your persuasiveness.
Find out more »“Deal” Best Practices for Solicitors
Get all your practice management credits over lunch. When doing deals there are so many moving pieces and issues to manage along the way that things can go sideways very quickly. In this 2-hour focussed course, experienced counsel will share their "deal" best practices to help you run your transactions smoothly.
Find out more »Time Management and Fight the Paper
Eliminate paper from your practice before 2020! This seminar provides information on the benefits of a paperless office and the best way to become paperless.
Find out more »Litigation Technology
Practicing law in the 21st Century has evolved. No longer can you present a compelling case without embracing technology and all it has to offer. This is not just limited to courtroom presentations. If you prepare and present to clients in your conference room, for mediations, arbitrations, hearings, or teach at seminars, conferences, law schools, this will benefit you!
Find out more »Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Basics 2019
New to motor vehicle accident (MVA) litigation and looking for a fundamental framework for your practice? Quickly get up to speed on the key issues and steps that arise in managing MVA claims at this interactive course.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Sexual Misconduct in the Legal Profession
Overcome barriers to reporting sexual misconduct. This one-hour course will explore the barriers to reporting sexual misconduct faced by members of the legal profession.
Find out more »Negotiation – Theory, Process and Practice
Necessary negotiation know-how. Outstanding lawyers know that their clients expect results, not just adversarial bargaining. In order to be an effective negotiator, you need to plan your strategy with your clients' needs, interests, and objectives in mind. This course will take you through the stages of a negotiation, utilizing case studies, mini lectures, video demonstrations, and various role plays.
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 »Fundamentals of Mediation
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.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Mentoring Best Practices
Lead and develop talent effectively. This one-hour course offers advice on how to maximize your investment of time and goodwill while giving your mentee new skills, insights and confidence.
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 »Pozner on Cross: Advanced Techniques Using the Chapter Method©
Mastering the science of cross-examination is essential for the skilled litigator. Veteran trial attorney and author, Larry Pozner, teaches the key elements of effective cross.
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 »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 »21st Century Persuasive Writing
Join us as nationally recognized legal educator Stuart Teicher, Esq., gives an engaging program on persuasive writing.
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. A practical workshop to perfect your persuasiveness.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Protecting Against Brand Piracy
n the world of international commerce, vast sums are spent on effective branding. Therefore, brand protection and preservation is essential to justify the money invested. This course will provide you with an update on the current developments related to domain name rights protection mechanisms.
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 »CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering – Client Identification and Verification Rules
Law Society Rules 3-98 to 3-109 require lawyers to follow client identification and verification procedures when retained by a client to provide legal services. Learn about Law Society requirements and new developments.
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 »December 2019
Residential Real Estate Conference 2019
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.
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 »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 »January 2020
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 »CLE-TV: Anti-Money Laundering – Client Identification and Verification Rules [Rebroadcast]
Effective January 1, 2020, amendments to the client identification and verification rules introduce more stringent requirements to verify a client's identity, provide more options for how to confirm a client's identity, and require lawyers in financial transactions to obtain additional information about a client's source of funds, as well as periodic monitoring and recording professional business relationships with clients.
Find out more »UNDRIP in BC: Business Impacts and Opportunities 2020
This legislative change will have significant impacts on all economic sectors in BC. Come hear the insights of experts in each field as they discuss the potential ramifications of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Find out more »February 2020
Mediation Skills Level 2
Preparing for mediation practice, building process, and skills. This three-day 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 process and techniques as well as practical mediation problems and practice issues.
Find out more »Costs 2020
You cannot afford to mismanage cost issues on your litigation files! There is no aspect of the litigation process that is not affected by costs. This comprehensive one day course is designed to give counsel at all levels a strong working knowledge of the principles and practice that govern the law of costs. This course will focus on the core areas and current issues and developments in this critical facet of litigation practice.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Expert Evidence in Accident Cases 2020
The full power of expert evidence to shape the narrative of what happened at an accident will depend on asking the right questions, paying attention to the important details, and building a coherent narrative around the details that is both illuminating and readily comprehensible and advances your theory of the case.
Find out more »Corporate Governance 2020
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 »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.
Find out more »March 2020
CLE-TV: Dealing with Vicarious Trauma in Your Practice 2020
Many lawyers are exposed to cases involving cruel and inhumane acts or negligence perpetrated by and toward people. Exposure to such cases can cause depression, burnout, compassion fatigue, and the erosion of optimism, which can undermine your practice.
Find out more »CLE-TV: Data Based Decision Making in Litigation 2020
Data-based tools enable lawyers to improve the quality of advice they give their clients, make better decisions about where to focus a client's resources & refine their arguments.
Find out more »Access to Justice for Children 2020: Best Interests of the Child
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 »Estate Planning Express 2020 – 15 Minute Topics
Keep abreast of developing issues in the world of estate planning. This fast paced half day course will touch upon a host of recent legislative changes, best practices in estate planning and solutions to quirky issues that arise each summarized in 15 minute increments.
Find out more »CLE-TV: New Transparency Register for BC Companies
On May 1, 2020, amendments to BC's Business Corporations Act (the "Act") will take effect and all private companies under the Act.
Find out more »Jump Start Rebroadcasts
Join us online March 9 – 13! Get a Jump Start on your CPD – choose from some of our most popular programs of the past few months.
Find out more »eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2020
Manage the information—take command of the litigation! The digital age is fully upon us as technology continues to re-shape and re-define the process of civil litigation. With the rise of electronically stored information comes an array of issues relating to the management, search and presentation of, such digital information. 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.
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