Program Director

The Hon. Justice Rick Libman

Ontario Court of Justice

Eligible for

OSAP

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.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive26h 20m
Professionalism6h
EDI2h
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 Risk Management Credit

LAWPRO
This program is approved for LAWPRO Risk Management Credit.

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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


Online Technical Requirements

To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.