CLEBC provides the most comprehensive and practical BC-specific legal education and resources.
Vancouver, BC
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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from CLEBC! 🍂
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, as we pause to give thanks and celebrate with family and friends. We’ll reopen on Tuesday.
Wishing you a holiday filled with great food and even greater company! 🦃
In this clip from CLEBC’s Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff, Ann Halkett explores why “seeing is believing” may no longer be a safe assumption when assessing evidence.
▶️Watch the clip below.
youtu.be/hgq8T89WvWs?si=p0H-…
Do you have an employment law topic that deserves a closer look?
CLEBC’s annual Employment Law Conference returns this spring, and we’re now inviting submissions from those interested in contributing to the program.
Learn more: cle.bc.ca/employment-law-con…
Last night, we were delighted to celebrate CLEBC’s 50th anniversary with so many of the people who have helped shape our story.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this special occasion. Your presence made the evening truly meaningful!
#CLEBC50
What happens in the group chat doesn’t always stay in the group chat.
CLEBC’s latest Practice Point explores the legal liability and disciplinary issues that can arise from employees’ online interactions.
Read this FREE paper: cle.bc.ca/practice-point/emp…
This month’s Spotlight shines on Ambitus Consulting’s Kat Bellamano—a longtime advocate for cooperative approaches to family separation and dispute resolution.
🔗 Read Kat’s full Spotlight Q&A and learn more about her work with CLEBC here: cle.bc.ca/kat-bellamano
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts.
Find a collection of free resources: cle.bc.ca/national-day-for-t…
As part of CLEBC’s 50th anniversary celebrations, we’re taking a look at how we have kept pace with technology over the decades—from programs delivered on audiocassettes and “videotape courses” to webinars, on-demand learning, and online-first delivery.
Real estate title fraud is becoming more sophisticated. Our new Practice Point offers a practical framework to help you spot warning signs and strengthen due diligence in private mortgage transactions.
Get this FREE paper here: cle.bc.ca/practice-point/rea…
We’re proud to have this month’s Spotlight shine down on Michelle Casavant, KC, whose career has been shaped by a commitment to legal education, meaningful change, and creating space for difficult conversations.
🔗 Read Michelle’s full Spotlight Q&A here: cle.bc.ca/michelle-casavant-…
Telling an upset client to “calm down” rarely has the effect we intend.
In this clip from the CLEBC course Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff, Dr. Simon Elterman shares practical strategies for responding when emotions run high.
▶️ Watch the clip below.
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we have been shining a light on some of the most loyal CLEBC companions. And here are a few more of our latest stars! 🐾
You too can join in by tagging us with a photo of your pet showing off their CLEBC pride. #CLEBC50.
Illness and injury-related leaves in BC have undergone significant changes, creating lots of new challenges.
Our new Practice Point provides an overview of this evolving area of employment law, highlighting what you need to know.
📝 Get it here: cle.bc.ca/practice-point/emp…
“In starting law school, it was always my intention to focus my studies and legal career path on serving the needs of Indigenous communities."
Read the new CLEBC Spotlight on Darren Haines of Aird & Berlis LLP: cle.bc.ca/darren-haines
Please note that the CLEBC Office will be closed on Friday, July 31, and on Monday, August 3, for BC Day. We will return to regular hours on Tuesday. We hope you have a great long weekend!
📢 CLEBC’s annual Aboriginal Law Conference returns this fall, and this is our last call for papers!
If you’d like to present at November’s conference, the deadline to submit is Friday, July 31.
Learn more: cle.bc.ca/aboriginal-law-con…
In the final post of our Indigenous First Technology blog series, we explore how AI can support Indigenous language revitalization by helping learners access vocabulary, pronunciation, transcription, and translation tools.
Read it here on TRC27: cle.bc.ca/first-languages-re…
Missed CLEBC’s live webinar on burnout? You can now watch Understanding Burnout in the Legal Profession: Causes, Consequences, and Change for free on our website.
▶️ Watch now: cle.bc.ca/neurodiversity-in-…
We were delighted to invite Elder Maria Reed to the CLEBC office to lead a session on Métis dot painting.
Along with teaching our staff about the Four Sacred Medicines, she did her best to unleash our inner artist and guide us through a pouch-making workshop.
Thanks Elder Reed!
