The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC

A strong client interview sets the tone for the entire file. CLEBC’s FREE Practice Point, Fundamentals of a Client Interview, covers key skills like active listening, effective questioning, and strategic advising. Get it here: cle.bc.ca/practice-point…

May 5 is Red Dress Day—the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). Learn. Listen. Act. Visit CLEBC’s Truth and Reconciliation hub here: cle.bc.ca/truth-and-reco…

Connection matters—especially during #MentalHealthWeek. Join the call this week to come together and support mental health through community in a profession that can feel isolating. Explore CLEBC’s FREE wellness hub: cle.bc.ca/lawyer-wellnes…

This month, the CLEBC Spotlight is shining down on longtime contributor Sven O. Milelli of @McCarthy_ca. From his start in 2008 to chairing our M&A program since 2009, Sven has shaped legal education in securities & governance. 🔗Read the Q&A here: cle.bc.ca/sven-o-milelli

A compelling jury trial starts with a story. In this presentation from CLEBC’s Jury Trials course, Gloria M. Ng explains why developing a clear jury narrative from the very beginning is critical to effective advocacy. ▶️ Watch the clip below. youtu.be/NJF5imzu8vk?si…

@CLEBC I’m posting one of my companion animals 😸 as chair of @CLEBC ‘s #AnimalLaw conference ⚖️🐾 ! Happy 50th Anniversary! P.S. re-broadcast of our animal law webinar will be on July 13 and July 20

@shroffanimallaw YEEESSSSSSSSS! So cute!!

As part of our 50th anniversary, we want to see your most loyal (and photogenic) companions 🐾 Share your pets showing off their CLEBC pride—publications, course materials, or anniversary swag! Tag us and use #CLEBC50 or email marketing@cle.bc.ca to join the fun.

CLEBC’s Inaugural Paralegal Conference is coming up fast! If you’ve been meaning to invest in your skills—or support your team’s growth—join us next Thursday! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this first-of-its-kind event! 👉 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…

Incapacity planning is often delayed—until it’s too late. Our new CLEBC Practice Point is here to help ensure you have all the right pieces in place before a crisis arises. Get this FREE paper here: cle.bc.ca/practice-point…

CLEBC’s annual Human Rights Law Conference returns this fall, and right now we’re putting a call out for papers! If you’d like to present at November’s conference, the deadline to submit is April 13. Learn more about getting in your proposal here: cle.bc.ca/human-rights-c…

Please note that the CLEBC will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday, and Monday, April 6, for Easter Monday. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday and ready to assist you! Have a fantastic long weekend! 🐰🌷🐣

Thanks to everyone who made it to yesterday's Animal Law Express, and an extra big thank you to chair V. Victoria Shroff, KC! ICYMI we will be hosting rebroadcasts on July 13 and 20. Learn more and save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…

This month, the CLEBC Spotlight is shining on J. Jeffery Locke of McLellan Herbert Locke LLP, whose path into the legal profession was shaped early on by mentorship—and a front-row seat to his mother’s call to the bar. 🔗 Read his full Q&A: cle.bc.ca/j-jeffrey-lock…

Successful mediations don’t happen by chance—they’re built on preparation, strategy, and execution. Watch this clip from CLEBC’s Insurance Law Conference 2025 for a breakdown of what truly makes a mediation effective in the context of insurance disputes. youtu.be/I6YKvuIwlRM?si…

Animal law is evolving quickly, and Animal Law Express offers a timely opportunity to get up to speed just when it matters most. Join us and chair V. Victoria Shroff, KC of @shroffanimallaw next week on April 1! 👉 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…

CLEBC's Inaugural Paralegal Conference is just around the corner, and so too is our Early Bird deadline. Don't miss it! Learn more from our course chairs below 👉Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…

Do you work in the area of #humanrights? If so, we’d love to hear from you! CLEBC’s annual Human Rights Law Conference returns on Nov. 5 and 6, and right now, we’re putting a call out for papers. Learn more about submitting your proposal here: cle.bc.ca/human-rights-c…

What happens when a client leaves behind an AI version of themselves? In this clip, Dr. Sara M. Johnson explains how “ghostbots” are creating entirely new challenges for estate planning. ▶️ Watch the clip below.

Happy International Women's Day! 💜 Today we celebrate the leadership, advocacy, and impact of women in BC’s legal community and beyond. Your work moves the profession forward and opens doors for others. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #WomenInLaw