Human Rights Law Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for in-depth insight on current human rights law issues. At this annual event, you will explore a comprehensive range of human rights law topics presented by diverse speakers.
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Human Rights Law Conference 2023: Day 2 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
Join us for in-depth insight on current human rights law issues. At this annual event, you will explore a comprehensive range of human rights law topics presented by diverse speakers.
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.
Deeper Dive into the Details of Persuasive Writing 2023
Join "CLE Performer" Stuart Teicher, Esq. as he takes a deeper dive into the details of persuasive writing that will make your writing go from good to great!
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.
Aboriginal Law Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
The Aboriginal Law Conference will focus on the legal and pragmatic implications of current developments affecting Indigenous peoples, provincial and federal governments, and industry.
Breaking Out of the Form: Smart Direction for Better Drafting 2023
It's time to write contracts differently! Stuart Teicher, Esq. (the "CLE Performer") uses his unique style to explain why lawyers need to break free from the restrictions of the past—those dreaded forms.
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.
Residential Real Estate Conference 2023 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
In the tradition of past years, our Residential Real Estate Conference is your chance to meet again with your colleagues and share in discussions of the latest important cases and trends.
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.
The Powerful Performance: Effective Advocacy Skills for Lawyers (SOLD OUT)
Designed to teach lawyers how to be more natural, believable, and self-possessed and to implement simple, concrete techniques that will maximize your performance at trial, in mediation, at arbitration, and in any legal argument.
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.
Affidavit Secrets 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
In this program, expert litigators will take you through prime examples of improper affidavits, teaching you, in the process, exactly what not to do.
Free Webinar! Mental Health Forum for Legal Professionals – Part 2
Co-hosted by the Law Society of BC and the CLEBC, this two-part event is an opportunity to bring together the legal community to continue the conversation on mental health in the legal profession.
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.
Mergers and Acquisitions 2024 (IN-PERSON & WEBINAR)
This biennial update is your opportunity to catch up on recent developments with the leading minds of the BC M&A community all in one day.
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.
Introduction to Business Valuations for Lawyers 2024
At this introductory course, a Chartered Business Valuator experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic valuation concepts and how to review business valuation reports.
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.
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.
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
Planning and Development 2024
Planning and development crosses multiple areas of legal practice—municipal, administrative, and real estate. In this course, we will tie all of these aspects together to give you a comprehensive understanding of planning and development.
Securities Litigation 2024
This course is your comprehensive review of current law and practice in the multi-faceted niche of securities litigation, engaging civil, administrative, and criminal law in different forums and often engaging multi-jurisdictional interests.
Advanced Wills and Estates for Paralegals 2024
Complex issues regarding estate planning will be explained, including discussion on inter vivos and testamentary trusts. The course will also look at the contemporary issue of estate planning for blended families, among other topics.
Tax Reporting by Lawyers on Client Trust Accounts
During this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental tax reporting obligations in relation to client trust accounts.
Tax Reporting by Lawyers on Client Trust Accounts (Rebroadcast)
During this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental tax reporting obligations in relation to client trust accounts.
Computer Forensics and Electronic Evidence
This specialized course is designed to provide lawyers with a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics and digital evidence, empowering them to effectively navigate and leverage these critical elements in litigation.
Tax Reporting by Lawyers on Client Trust Accounts (Rebroadcast)
During this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental tax reporting obligations in relation to client trust accounts.
Associate Mentoring Plus (AMP)
This one-year-long program will help you build a solid foundation for a rewarding and sustainable legal career through a fully integrated curriculum that combines monthly educational programs with small-group coaching and one-on-one mentorship.
PST on Legal Services
During this course, you will be introduced to a decision matrix in determining when to levy and collect PST on legal services.
Death is Not the End: Estate Administration Workshop – Session 1 (IN-PERSON)
Join us for this highly interactive workshop on estate administration matters, combining short lectures with group discussion of various resolutions.