Continuing Professional Development

(REPLAY) Description Animal Law is now recognized as an important and evolving area of practice as companion animals become subject to custody disputes, and service providers - including animal welfare and entertainment venues - face litigation challenges or legislative changes to their activities. While many North American law schools begin to carve out academic and...

(REPLAY) Description Providing legal services to your clients is challenging. The recent national study on wellness in the legal profession tells us that legal professionals experience chronic stress and psychological distress. This program provides you with a starting point (and a roadmap) to understand, process, and address these challenges. Our expert speaker, Dr. Mamta Gautam,...

On July 8th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.  During this event,...

(REPLAY) Description What do judges want when you stand up in front of them in court? Spend a few hours hearing directly from judges with tips on the proper ways to address the court, and from experienced counsel on how they prepare a witness to testify, their expert witness considerations, and e-trial procedure options. Our...

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM CDT  Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration. This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace...

 (REPLAY) Description Do you represent clients before the Small Claims Court and want a better understanding of the Court's Rules? In this program, you get tips on how to use the Rules when advocating for a client before the Court and the technology you need to understand to be effective. Attend this program to refine your advocacy skills...

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association invites you to join us for a discussion chaired by Lloyd De Vincenzi, and led by Richard Clayton KC, Desiree Artesi and Louise di Mambro OBE with a focus on “Handling Privy Council Appeals”. Register here to attend Our panellists Desiree Artesi will be exploring ‘constituting an appeal’, particularly focusing on...

Calling all Young lawyers: Registration is now open for the Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) webinar aimed at a pan profession audience of practitioners, students of law or those wishing to gain insight and understanding of implementing mediation by one of the leading professionals in the field. The YCLA welcome Gregory Vijayendran SC, the CLA’s Council...

On July 29th, join us for a one-hour webinar at 6:00 pm ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in...

Offered by the Gardiner Centre. Writing your message does not depend on what you write, but rather how you write. Writing clean, well-written, impactful sentences that create flow and readability influences how your reader processes your message. This course shares insights into the editing process for email and other forms of written communication. Learn how to...

(REPLAY) Description The past few years have brought tremendous change for the wills and estates practitioner – not only legislative but also in how you interact with your clients and manage files. To steer through it all efficiently while meeting your professional responsibilities requires solid core skills and the ability to identify and manage challenges....

(REPLAY) Description A successful and effective family law practice involves quintessential skills, navigating through ethical dilemmas, and top-notch practice management abilities. Our presenters take you through the steps and insights you need to do just that, as you hear about case updates and the latest trends, drafting best practices, tips to manage dispute resolution options,...