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Family Law Mediation Fundamentals

The second course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of the nature and source of conflict in the context of family dispute resolution and the role and objectives of a mediator.

Captivate: Presentations That Engage and Win Over Any Audience

What if you could stand in front of an audience and deliver a presentation so powerful it captivated them from start to finish? Captivate is a cutting-edge professional development program that shows you how to deliver compelling, client-focused presentations that lead to better outcomes.

Conflict Resolution 2023: Understanding Conflict Resolution Through Research

This fall, CLEBC will partner with Mediate BC and CoRe Conflict Resolution Society to bring together experts in a wide range of disciplines to provide a "one-stop" opportunity to learn about new research with implications for mediation, negotiation, and other collaborative decision-making processes.

Canadian Elder Law Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

The Canadian Elder Law Conference is a two-day forum on the law and policy issues impacting older clients, featuring updates on hot topics, case law, and current research on law and aging-related issues.

eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence 2023

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.

Administrative Law Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

It can be difficult to stay on top of all the changes happening in administrative law. This annual conference is your efficient solution to learning about recent decisions, legislative updates, and current trends in this complex practice area.

Mediation Master Class (IN-PERSON)

This highly participatory course will allow experienced mediators to practice advanced skills, reflect on current topics in the mediation field, and compare and learn from best practices across different mediation contexts.

Commercial Litigation 2023

This comprehensive program is for general civil litigators who seek a review of the key procedural and substantive matters shaping the conduct of commercial litigation. As with previous editions of this program, this year's course will blend core topic areas, current legal issues, and advocacy skills to create a wide-ranging yet practical program.

Pozner on Cross: Advanced Techniques Using the Chapter Method

Veteran trial attorney and author Larry Pozner teaches the key elements of effective cross: how to factually dominate the trial with substance, train witnesses, shape jurors' perceptions, put facts in the best context, derail opposition, and ultimately win cases.

Negotiation – Theory, Process and Practice

This course will take you through the stages of a negotiation, utilizing case studies, mini-lectures, video demonstrations, and various roleplays. Limited enrolment. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Dealing with High Conflict Personalities

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. Space is limited!

Immigration Issues in Depth 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)

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.

Insurance Law Conference 2023

Continuing with the tradition of previous years, this conference will cover important case developments, critical practice issues, and notable industry trends in insurance law.

Free Webinar! AD(H)D & Lawyers: Impacts on Wellbeing

In this webinar, psychotherapist and former lawyer Erin Peters shares her experience researching about and working with lawyers who are seeking assessment or self-identifying with their lived experience of Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder.

Workplace Investigation Mediation

Join this substantive and skills-based course to gain a better appreciation of the current issues facing your human resources clients and how you can be of assistance in helping steer them towards solutions.

Ethics and Commercial Law 2023

This focused course will prepare you to recognize, address, and know who to ask for help when ethical issues arise. You will leave with all of your ethics credits for the year, in addition to feeling more comfortable handling ethical issues in your daily practice.

Last Kick at the Can 2023

If you are still looking to meet your CPD requirements for 2023, take advantage of our Last Kick at the Can rebroadcast series. From December 8 to 22, we will be rebroadcasting a number of our most popular and in-demand courses from the past year.

Last Kick at the Can 2023

If you are still looking to meet your CPD requirements for 2023, take advantage of our Last Kick at the Can rebroadcast series. From December 8 to 22, we will be rebroadcasting a number of our most popular and in-demand courses from the past year.

Mediating High Conflict Disputes

In this one-day workshop, you will learn a new approach to mediating high conflict disputes. The tips and tools of this method can be used with any mediation. Space is limited!

Costs and Legal Fees 2023/24: Part 1

This comprehensive two-part program is designed to give counsel at all levels a strong working knowledge of the principles and practice that govern the law of costs.

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.

Last Kick at the Can 2023

If you are still looking to meet your CPD requirements for 2023, take advantage of our Last Kick at the Can rebroadcast series. From December 8 to 22, we will be rebroadcasting a number of our most popular and in-demand courses from the past year.

Intermediate Family Law Mediation

The third course in CLEBC's Family Law Mediation curriculum, this program will give you a better understanding of family dynamics and power in mediation.

Costs and Legal Fees 2023/24: Part 2

This comprehensive two-part program is designed to give counsel at all levels a strong working knowledge of the principles and practice that govern the law of costs.

Real Estate Appraisal Reports: 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.

Free Webinar! Finding Justice: Challenges and Opportunities in BC’s Legal Aid Landscape

As part of Access to Justice Week BC, this free session will highlight what needs to be done to overcome barriers to accessing legal aid, especially in family law. From funding to functions, topics will include the impact of not having legal aid, innovative approaches to increasing legal aid and the role of both people and technology in legal aid delivery.

Mediation Skills Level 2

This three-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.

Building a Flourishing Law Firm 2024 (Part 1)

This two-part series will present a strategic planning and decision-making framework to help your law firm address the myriad operational challenges that it may be facing.

Building a Flourishing Law Firm 2024 (Part 2)

This two-part series will present a strategic planning and decision-making framework to help your law firm address the myriad operational challenges that it may be facing.

Bankruptcy & Insolvency 2024

At this course, 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 practical update.

Animal Law Express 2024

Animal law is more than dog bite law, intersecting with an increasing number of mainstream practice areas like family, human rights, and environmental law. This exciting fast-paced half-day course will bring together leaders in the field to share the latest and greatest developments in animal law.

Jump Start on CPD

Don’t wait until the end of the year to earn your CPD credits. Stay ahead of the curve with our Jump Start rebroadcast series! From March 4 to 8, you can watch rebroadcasts of some of our most popular courses of the past few months