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Foreclosure Practice 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

This is CLEBC's comprehensive review of the fundamentals of foreclosure practice and procedure. We will take a pragmatic approach to helping counsel understand the substantive and procedural issues framing the foreclosure process.

Transitioning Your Firm 2023

If the past three years have taught us anything, it's that law firms have to be ready to change if they want to survive and thrive. If you have to transition your firm, or if you think you might want to transition your firm in some way in the future, this session is for you.

Estate Planning Express 2023 – 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.

Advanced Family Law for Paralegals 2023

Don't miss this jam-packed day that is sure to provide you with everything you need to excel as an essential and indispensable team member in your family law practice!

Sexual Violence (Civil) Conference 2023

This year's program is the follow-up to CLEBC's inaugural course for litigators who have an interest in practicing in the complex area of civil sexual assault. This conference will cover important case developments, notable trends in the law, and critical practice issues.

Advanced Securities 2023: Day 1

Day 1 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.

Crafting Dispute Resolution Clauses to Resolve Disputes 2023

Panelists will draw from their varied practice backgrounds to identify common pitfalls in the drafting of dispute resolution clauses that miss opportunities to prevent and manage disputes and may even escalate future problems.

Introduction to Financial Statements for Lawyers 2023

At this introductory workshop, Chartered Professional Accountants experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic accounting concepts, along with what financial statements reveal about a company's performance and viability.

Advanced Securities 2023: Day 2

Day 2 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.

Family Law Drafting Basics 2023

Need to draft family law documents but unsure of how to begin? Benefit from the experience of senior family law practitioners as they provide you with valuable precedents, tips, and advice on how to draft a comprehensive range of family law documents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.