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Continuing professional development
The Law Society offers complimentary and paid continuing professional development (CPD) programs to support lawyers and paralegals in their understanding of how to effectively use technology in their law or legal services practices, and how to manage technology risks. CPD programs in this category are organized by topic and then by date below, with the most recent programs first. Where applicable, the AccessCLE materials for each of the CPD programs listed are included under the program title. Additional CPD programs will be listed in this section on a rolling basis, as new and appropriate CPD content in the Technology area is added to the CPD archive. To access all recent CPD programs, you can visit the CPD store.
For quick, practical tutorials on some of the technology products commonly used to support the practice of law and provision of legal services, check out the Training and tutorials section of the Technology Resource Centre.
CPD programs focused on technology
Technology and law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
Paid registration | On-demand webcast and publication
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Selecting and using technology
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Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast |
Remote or virtual practice
Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast
Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast
Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast
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Electronic communications and documents
Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast
Paid registration | On-demand webcast |
Client marketing and development
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
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E-litigation
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
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Family law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
Complimentary registration | On-demand webcast
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Immigration and Refugee Law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast |
CPD Programs with a technology component
In addition to the technology-focused programs above, here is a list of substantive and professionalism CPD programs that have a technology section or component within them. A short description of the technology-related content within each program has been included to assist you in assessing whether the program aligns with your desired learning needs and objectives.
Administrative law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “Virtual Hearings: Managing the Stress of Lengthy Hearings, Zoom Fatigue and the Experience of Racialized (Female) Lawyers”. That topic has been accredited for 15 minutes of professionalism content and discusses what the experience has been like moving to an online setting, and how this shift has both helped things and made things more challenging. Presenters go through tips on how to manage the stress associated with these changes, the importance of boundaries, and creating a separation from your personal space and your workspace
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “Getting the Technology Right” (1 hour and 30 minutes accredited professionalism content). This topic is approximately 20 minutes within the accredited program and discusses key considerations for selecting and implementing technology in your law or legal services practice. The program materials also provide practical considerations for conducting virtual hearings and tips for working remotely.
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Administrative tribunals
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has 15-minute session titled “Practice Tips for Preparing for and Attending Zoom Hearings before the Landlord and Tenant Board”. The speakers for this topic present ways for practitioners to avoid distractions and optimize their experience when appearing before the Landlord and Tenant Board. This 15-minute presentation is packed with tips, best practices, key considerations, and situations to avoid.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has two topics titled “Remote Hearings Two Years Later” and “Ready or Not: Embracing Technology and Change in OLRB Certification Applications”. Those topics have been accredited for approximately 8 minutes of professionalism content each and provide short but informative discussions that include key tips, pointers, and considerations for attending remote courts and using technology in Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) Certification Applications. |
Business Law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “IT Security, Confidentiality. Protection of Data Related to Working from Home, Cybersecurity”. That topic has been accredited for approximately 30 minutes of professionalism content and discusses key considerations for selecting and implementing technology in your law or legal services practice. The program also identifies practical considerations when working remotely, highlighting recent cybersecurity risks and how to ensure your data and other information is protected. |
Criminal law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “Court Customs and Practices: Remote Advocacy and Beyond”. That topic has been accredited for approximately 15 minutes of professionalism content and discusses key considerations and updated tips on zoom etiquette and best practices.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has three short, but useful topics titled “How to Argue an Appeal Using an Electronic Record”, “Good Advocacy on Zoom”, and “Document-based Advocacy in a Paperless World”. These topics, all approximately 7 minutes each, discuss how to effectively run a trial on zoom and best practices and useful tips on working in today’s largely paperless world.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast and publication
This half-day program includes a topic titled “Technology and New Developments in the Criminal Courts.” That topic has been accredited for 25 minutes of professionalism content and discusses virtual advocacy and courtroom etiquette and managing and organizing digital communications and electronic disclosures.
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E-Litigation
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a 20-minute session titled “Increasing Use of Digital Evidence”. The speaker for this topic addresses several considerations for practitioners related to the collection, capturing, and review of electronic evidence.
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Estates and trusts law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “The Good and the Bad of Virtual Mediation”. That topic is approximately 20 minutes in length and discusses key considerations regarding the pros and cons to virtual mediation. It reminds practitioners of the benefits and drawbacks to conducting mediation in a virtual world and reminds licensees to assess each case and decide what is best from a logistical and economical standpoint.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast and publication
Day 1 of this full-day Estates and Trusts Summit program includes a topic titled “Conducting Virtual Examinations: Discoveries, Cross-examinations, and Marking Exhibits.” That topic has been accredited for 30 minutes of professionalism content and includes a discussion of the following:
- how to prepare a client for virtual examinations
- steps lawyers can take to ensure they are prepared for and organized during a virtual hearing
- how to manage technology related issues that arise during a virtual hearing
- alternative methods to in-person communication with clients and opposing counsel.
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Family law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast and publication
This full-day Family Law Summit program has a topic titled “Update on Tech in Family Law.” That topic has been accredited for 1 hour of professional content and includes a step-by-step tour of CaseLines as well as a discussion of the following:
- how to prepare for and attend a Zoom hearing
- what steps lawyers can take to ensure they are safeguarding electronic data (e.g., encryption, password security, two-factor authentication (2FA), malware, virtual private networks, and back ups)
- must-have hardware and software used by family law practitioners.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast and publication
This full-day Family Law Summit program includes a section titled “It Can Happen to you: Technology and Family Law – the Good the Bad and the Ugly.” That topic has been accredited for 1 hour of professionalism content and includes a discussion of the following:
- how lawyers can protect themselves against security breaches and data loss
- what some of the common cybersecurity risks facing lawyers are, including ransomware and phishing attacks
- what steps to take if you have been the subject of such an attack
- how technology can support family lawyers in the provision of legal services.
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Human Rights and Privacy Law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This program has a topic titled “Navigating Privacy in the Era of Electronic Monitoring, Social Media, and the Virtual Workplace”. That topic is approximately 1 hour long and discusses key considerations and expectations around privacy and the use of technology in our modern workplace and increasing work from home arrangements.
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Immigration and Refugee Law
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
Day 1 of this two-day program has session titled “Cyber Breach: How to Mitigate the Impact on Your Practice”. That session has been accredited for 1 hour of professionalism content and discusses how to alert your team to the kinds of cybersecurity risks that exist in today’s world. Presenters discuss getting your firm prepared and aware of what dangers, concerns, and threats exist today, and what safeguards you can put in place to protect your practice.
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Solo and small practice
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This accredited program has a topic titled “Law Firm Infrastructure: The Building Blocks You Need (Staffing, Tech and Office Space)”. That topic has been accredited for approximately 50 minutes of professionalism content and discusses key considerations for how to start your business with the essentials and build a strong foundation to grow your practice.
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This full-day Solo and Small Conference has a technology-related topic titled “Technology and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities.” That session has been accredited for 55 minutes of professionalism content. The following technology-related topics are addressed:
- do you have a plan or policy in place in the event of a cyber breach?
- what best trends and tips are helpful when using technology in your practice?
- what is encryption and why is it important?
Paid registration | On-demand webcast
This full-day Solo and Small Conference has several technology-related topics titled “Cybersecurity: Protect Your Law Firm”, “New Research Tools for Lawyers and How to Adopt Them”, and “How to a Run a Home-Based Practice”, and a closing plenary called “Simple Tech Solutions to Accelerate Your Practice.” The entire program has been accredited for 5 hours of professionalism content. Each of the technology sections listed above are approximately 90 minutes in length and the closing plenary is 60 minutes. The following technology-related questions are addressed:
- why it is important to have a cybersecurity strategy and what steps licensees should take if a security incident occurs?
- what research tools are available to licensees and how they can be integrated into your practice?
- how do you decide which technology tools will work best for your practice?
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