✨This month’s CLEBC Spotlight shines on Layne Hellrung of Cook Roberts LLP. Read how giving back is a throughline in his career, and how CLEBC's practical, BC-specific resources helped him find his footing as a young lawyer. Read his Q&A here: www.cle.bc.ca/layne-...

This February, we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth: 30 years of honouring Black brilliance—from nation builders to tomorrow’s visionaries. It's a time to confront systemic barriers and reaffirm our commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion in BC’s legal profession.

Need to stay current on BC family law? The newly updated Family Law Sourcebook for British Columbia delivers trusted principles, leading case law, and practical guidance—now available in print and online. 👉 Explore a sample and get your copy: www.cle.bc.ca/801

Today is the final day of CLEBC’s Winter Seat Sale. If you have yet to take advantage of our special 50th anniversary pricing, this is your last call! Save $50, $150, or even $250 on nearly all our upcoming 2026 programs. 👉Browse all courses: www.cle.bc.ca/winter...

The most important moments in law often happen one conversation at a time. The Art of Interviewing helps you ask sharper questions, listen better, and navigate tricky situations. Join CLEBC on March 3—Early Bird ends Tuesday. 🔗 store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

When litigation conduct crosses the line, knowing how to respond matters. CLEBC's Litigation Misconduct program explores real-world scenarios, practical strategies, and judicial insight to help you stay in control. Early Bird pricing ends Friday! Register: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Thinking of earning your CPD early in 2026? Don’t miss CLEBC’s fast-approaching Jump Start rebroadcast series—your perfect opportunity to reach your goals early this year. Early Bird pricing ends Monday, February 2. So make sure you don’t miss our deadline! 🔗 Sign up: www.cle.bc.ca/jump-s...

Priority disputes are rarely straightforward. Priorities 2026 helps you navigate competing claims with confidence, using current case law and practical scenarios. Join this CLEBC webinar on Feb. 26—and register before Early Bird pricing ends Thursday. 🔗Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

📅 #A2JWeekBC events are here! ⚖️ Check out what’s happening each day and visit our website for full event details. 🔗 Learn more: accesstojusticebc.ca/a2jweekbc/ #AccessToJustice #AccessToJusticeBC

Good news—our 50th anniversary Winter Seat Sale has been extended! 🎉 To celebrate 50 years of CLEBC, we’re continuing special anniversary pricing on select courses until Friday. Browse all courses: www.cle.bc.ca/winter...

Congrats to all the lawyers in BC who have just been recognized with the King’s Counsel designation! Thirty-one lawyers are being awarded the designation, and we’re proud to see so many CLEBC contributors on the list. See the full list here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

As we celebrate 50 years of CLEBC, time is running out to take advantage of our Winter Seat Sale. This week we’re offering special anniversary pricing on select courses. But our sale ends Friday! Browse the sale: www.cle.bc.ca/winter...

BC’s new flipping tax is now in effect—and it’s more complex than many realize. In this clip, Richard Weiland explains how the tax works, including the 2-year holding period, sliding tax rate, and what counts as residential property. 🎥 Watch it below.

The 2025 update of the Public Guardian and Trustee Handbook is now available in print and online, with updated guidance, sample forms, and analysis reflecting key changes in legislation, case law, and practice. Explore a free sample and order here: www.cle.bc.ca/754

CLEBC turns 50 this year, and to celebrate five decades of supporting the legal profession, our Winter Seat Sale is back! Special anniversary pricing is available all week on select CLEBC courses. Save $50, $150, or $250 per course. Browse the sale: www.cle.bc.ca/winter...

Get your new year started right! Join us for CLEBC’s Jump Start rebroadcast series—your perfect opportunity to earn your CPD credits early in 2026. Early Bird pricing ends Feb. 2. 🔗 See the full schedule and sign up here: www.cle.bc.ca/jump-start-2... youtu.be/Ye6hIeWp57A?...

Ready to make 2026 the year CPD feels simple, flexible, and completely stress-free? With Courses on Demand, you can earn every required credit on your schedule while diving into content that supports your practice. 🎉 Start the new year strong—discover Courses on Demand: www.cle.bc.ca/cod

Need to draft family law pleadings, proposals, or agreements but not sure where to start? Save the date for the Family Law Drafting Basics webinar on April 22. 👉 Registration is now open. Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Save the date for the Wills Drafting Workshop in the Context of Estate Planning, where you’ll be guided through a practical framework for navigating drafting challenges with confidence. Join us in Vancouver for 1 of 2 sessions: April 29–30 or May 5–6. Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Canadian Criminal Jury Instructions—CLEBC's go-to resource for crafting clear, accurate, and effective jury instructions—has a new 2025 update! This invaluable resource will save you time, stay confident, and connect with juries. Explore a free sample & order your copy: www.cle.bc.ca/835

Indigenous real estate is transforming fast—and the opportunities are bigger than ever. Mark your calendar for April 23 when Indigenous Real Estate returns in Vancouver and via webinar. Early Bird pricing is on now. 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

☃️✨ The CLEBC team came together to celebrate the season at our annual holiday party—and it was a wonderful way to wrap up the year. Filled with laughter, good food, and even better company, the afternoon was all about connection and holiday cheer. Warm holiday wishes from all of us at CLEBC! 🎁❄️

Join us on Feb 26 for the 2026 instalment of CLEBC’s Priorities program, where we will take a deep dive into the complex world of competing claimants, creditors, and the ever-limited pot of available assets. Early Bird pricing is available now! 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Hanukkah filled with light, joy, and meaningful moments with those you love. May the glow of the menorah bring comfort, reflection, and hope throughout the season. Happy Hanukkah! 🕎✨

Please note that the CLEBC office will be closing early today at 10 am for a staff function. We will return to regular hours on Monday, December 15.

Back by popular demand! Meetings, Rules & Responsible Governance returns early next year. Learn practical tools for fair, efficient meetings and advising clients on procedural disputes. Seats for this program fill up quickly, so don't delay! Register early: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

💼 Thinking about moving away from hourly billing? Not so fast. This clip from the CLEBC course Small Firm Success: Strategy, Systems and Sustainability lays out what lawyers need to know before adopting alternative fee structures. ▶️ Watch the clip below.

Litigation gone off track? Join Litigation Misconduct on Feb 27 to learn practical strategies for handling misconduct in court. Secure your spot and strengthen your approach to one of litigation’s most challenging realities. Early Bird pricing is on now! Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

As the holiday season approaches, please note that the CLEBC office will be closed early on Friday (Dec. 12) at 10 a.m. for a staff function. Our office will also be closed on December 24 to 26, as well as January 1 and 2. Please find our detailed holiday hours below.

Our newest Practice Point, “Advanced Planning for Clients with Disabilities and Dementia,” offers practical guidance on how to plan effectively for clients with diminished capacity and those supporting disabled family members. 📘 Get this FREE paper here: www.cle.bc.ca/practi...

Mark your calendars—CLEBC’s Real Estate Litigation program is back with a fresh, practical look at one of the most dynamic areas of practice. On April 10, this program will offer you a deep dive into all the issues that matter most right now. Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetai...

Struggling to fit CPD into your schedule? Courses on Demand gives you the flexibility to earn all your credits when it works for you. With already thousands of subscribers, COD stands as CLEBC's best-selling product—and for a reason. Take control of your CPD subscribe: www.cle.bc.ca/cod

Mark your calendar—CLEBC’s Employment Law Conference 2026 returns this spring, bringing two days of fresh insights, timely updates, and essential practice tips for BC employment lawyers. Registration is now open, and Early Bird pricing is available. 👉 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Every litigator knows that affidavits can make—or break—a case. On February 18, join us for Affidavit Secrets, a focused half-day program designed to elevate the way you draft, analyze, and deploy affidavit evidence in your practice. 👉 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Only a few seats left for @clebc.bsky.social 's Immigration Issues in Depth 2025 this Friday, 5 December. Chaired by @willtao.bsky.social with DOJ lawyers. Register: store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails…#cdnimmm#canadaimmigrationo#heronlawofficeses

Your go-to resource for drafting clear, comprehensible personal planning documents is back—and better than ever for 2025. CLEBC has just released a new update for our essential Wills and Personal Planning Precedents: An Annotated Guide. Download a sample and order here: www.cle.bc.ca/846

“I am grateful to be part of a profession that really makes a difference for people.” ✨ Our December CLEBC Spotlight shines on Braeden Rahn of Geoffrey W. White Law Corporation and Clark Wilson LLP! Read Braeden’s full Q&A here: www.cle.bc.ca/braede...

📘 The latest edition of CLEBC’s Land Title Practice Manual is here, bringing BC conveyancers the most current guidance and expert insights. 👉 Download a free sample and secure your copy: www.cle.bc.ca/775

In immigration law, change is constant, and staying current is what sets great practitioners apart. Next week, join leading experts for CLEBC’s annual deep dive into the year’s most important developments in immigration law, policy, and practice. 👉 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

The final stretch of the year is here—make it count with Last Kick at the Can! Starting next week, from December 1 to 19, catch rebroadcasts of CLEBC’s top programs from the past year and earn those remaining CPD credits your way. 🎯 Learn more and register: www.cle.bc.ca/lastki...

Technology touches every deal you make—and understanding its impact has never been more critical. Join us next week for a 1-day course that will give you the tools to navigate the legal and strategic challenges technology brings to modern transactions. 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Next week, step up your real estate game with CLEBC’s Residential Real Estate Conference 2025—a must-attend event for anyone serious about staying sharp in this fast-moving area of practice. 🔑 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Next week, join CLEBC for Navigating New Terrain: Key Tax and Other Changes Affecting Estates Practice to get fully up to speed on the latest developments in estate and trust law. Space is still available! 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

“I went to a CLEBC lecture over a quarter century ago. That was the hook.” ✨ Our November CLEBC Spotlight shines on Kurland, Tobe’s Richard Kurland—an immigration lawyer, policy analyst, and longtime contributor to CLEBC. Read his full Q&A here: www.cle.bc.ca/richar...

A new 2025 update of Commercial Leasing: Annotated Precedents is here! Access a vault of expertly drafted commercial lease precedents from some of BC’s leading practitioners—complete with insightful commentary on tax, financing, default, registration, and more. Order here: www.cle.bc.ca/782

Don’t miss one of BC’s most important annual gatherings in Aboriginal law! Join leading practitioners and academics at next week’s Aboriginal Law Conference 2025 for an in-depth look at the evolving legal and constitutional landscape. 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Don’t miss your chance next week to build a strong foundation in mediation with Fundamentals of Mediation. Whether you’re looking to become a mediator or strengthen your ADR skills, this course will give you the essential framework you need 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Take the first step toward confidently integrating AI into your legal practice. 🤖 Join us online for Empowering Legal Professionals with AI: Practical Insights and Strategies for AI Integration, happening Nov. 21 and 28. 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...

Do you work in the area of employment law? If so, we’d love to hear from you! CLEBC’s annual Employment Law Conference returns this spring, and this is our last call for papers. Our deadline to submit is Nov. 17. Learn more: www.cle.bc.ca/employ...

Don’t miss your opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of Canada’s most important courts! Join us next week for Federal Court Practice. You’ll leave with fresh strategies and a stronger grasp of evolving jurisprudence. 🔗 Save your spot: store.cle.bc.ca/prod...