Program Director
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
Eligible for
Take your advocacy skills to a new level.
Effective advocacy is a skill that requires repeated practice and refinement. And, for the more experienced legal professional, the complexity and challenges of cases also tend to increase with time, making it even more imperative to continually hone advocacy skills.
Whether your current skills have developed through your own practical experience representing clients or enforcement agencies in Provincial Offences Court or learned through the basic Osgoode POA Certificate program, this new and intensive Osgoode certificate will take your advocacy skills to a new level.
Designed for the more experienced POA practitioner, over the course of six modules, this certificate will elevate your written and oral advocacy skills. Guided by expert facilitators consisting of prosecutors, defence counsel and Justices of the Peace, the program focuses on learn-by-doing workshops where you will get individualized feedback, and participate in small-group discussions and exercises.
You’ll work with multiple case scenarios that address each area of examination – evidence, trial practice, sentencing and appeals and focus on the more challenging and perplexing issues, including how to handle multiple evidentiary issues and conduct a complex cross-examination. Short learning sessions will review best practices and give you the opportunity to ask questions and build connections with faculty and peers.
Space is strictly limited to make certain that each attendee receives the personal attention necessary to enhance the quality and impact of the learning experience. To ensure that you get the most out of all of the workshops, please note that you will be expected to review materials, and prepare, in advance of each module.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
NOTE: The workshops on May 13, June 3 and June 10 will NOT be recorded. Live attendance is required.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll receive practical strategies and best practices on:
Reviewing and assessing all of the evidence
How to handle POA matters that raise complex evidentiary issues
Drafting a Charter application or response
Developing and conducting an examination-in-chief and cross-examination for more complicated POA matters
Making submissions on sentencing for the defence or prosecution
Identifying areas to appeal
Drafting a notice of appeal (and grounds)
Take advantage of this unique learning opportunity while fulfilling your LSO CPD requirement for 2023.
Venetia Whiting
Bennett Jones LLP
“After 8 years of university, I didn't realize how practical and helpful more education could be. I was forced outside of my comfort zone at times, gained the perspectives of many experienced professionals and learned so much in the process.”
Who Should Attend
Paralegals
Other Legal Professionals
Lawyers
Faculty
Program Directors
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
Advisory Board
Paul Calarco
Barrister & Solicitor
His Worship Justice of the Peace Mangesh Singh Duggal
Ontario Court of Justice
Kristina MacDonald
Discipline Paralegal, Litigation Services, Law Society of Ontario
Carla Mariuz
Manager, Prosecutions, Legal Services Division, City of Mississauga
Instructors
Paul Calarco
Barrister & Solicitor
His Worship Justice of the Peace Mangesh Singh Duggal
Ontario Court of Justice
Daniel Kleiman
Counsel, Ministry of Labour (Ontario)
Raphael Leong
Provincial Prosecutor, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
Kristina MacDonald
Discipline Paralegal, Litigation Services, Law Society of Ontario
Carla Mariuz
Manager, Prosecutions, Legal Services Division, City of Mississauga
Lorne Sabsay
National Executive Director, Canadian Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals; Sabsay Lawyers
Richard Stern
Barrister & Solicitor
Her Worship Justice of the Peace Karen Walker
Ontario Court of Justice
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure and agenda.
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Registration for this program is now closed.
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$2,495 + TAX
Time
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
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Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules; attend all program days and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
Participants must have completed The Osgoode Certificate in Provincial Offences Court Practice OR have at least two (active) years of experience representing clients or enforcement agencies before the Provincial Offences Court.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 16h |
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Professionalism | 2h |
EDI | 1h |
Total | 19h |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Brian Lass
Prosecutor, Go Transit/METROLINX
“An excellent, one-of-a-kind program with an all-star cast! A must-take for anyone working within the realm of the POA!”
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Client and Technical Support
Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.
Program content questions
Stéphane McRoberts, Program Lawyer
smcroberts@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.