Program Director
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
Eligible for
Get the knowledge and practical skills you need to be an effective advocate when handling summary conviction offences.
Now in its 5th year and led by The Hon. Justice Rick Libman, this one-of-a-kind program explores the key stages of a summary conviction offence matter while emphasizing ways of strengthening your written and oral advocacy.
You’ll get a comprehensive overview of the relevant law and practice all while enjoying the benefits of flexible asynchronous learning. Learn at your own pace and have on-demand access to four days’ worth of presentations and group discussions.
You’ll also have a unique opportunity to hone your advocacy skills in our live, full-day advocacy workshops. Learn-by-doing exercises and individualized feedback from defence lawyers, Crown Attorneys and judges will take your confidence and skills to a new level.
What You’ll Learn
Expert insight in how to review the disclosure
Strategies for getting the most out of the Crown pre-trial and judicial pre-trial
Charter applications and how to improve your overall written advocacy
Practical tips to strengthen your oral advocacy at trial
Best practices when discussing resolution with your client and/or the prosecutor
The most recent developments and case law in the area
Charles S. Freed
Freed Legal Services LLP (2020)
“Very well put together with meaningful interactions between faculty and attendees. Using some of the new strategies that I learned, I successfully negotiated an absolute discharge for my client during a judicial pre-trial”
Who Should Attend
Defence Lawyers
Crown Attorneys
Paralegals
Faculty
Program Director
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
Instructors
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure and agenda. A new detailed brochure and agenda will be available soon.
Register
Apr 20 & May 25, 2024
$1,495 + TAX
Time
April 20, 2024
9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m (ET)
May 25, 2024
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
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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Sandeep Bandhu
Licensed Paralegal (2021)
“This program is a must-have for new and seasoned licensees. By connecting participants to a faculty with deep-subject matter expertise, Osgoode provides practitioners with the tools they need to represent their clients from charge to trial and everything in between.”
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.
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 | 26h 20m |
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Professionalism | 6h |
EDI | 2h |
Total | 34h 20m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
LAWPRO
This program is approved for LAWPRO Risk Management Credit.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
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.