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Continuing Professional Development (LawPro and Law Society)

All of the 311 Jarvis Open Bar Series programs and all of the North Toronto Family Court Education Committee programs qualify for substantive hours. That is, if the program does not get specific Professionalism Hours, then the 1.5 hours for each program can be applied towards the 9 Substantive Hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Programs accredited by the Law Society for Professionalism Hours and the New Member Requirement:

Please note that, at the time of posting, Professionalism hours may not yet have been approved. Check back regularly for updates to Professionalism accreditation.

Please note the specific # of hours accredited:

May 22 2024

FLA Program - May 2024
Pensions for Low Income Folks

It contains 1.5 hours of substantive CPD.
May 6 2024

311 Jarvis Open Bar May 2024
"Where is the Money" - Imputing Income to Self Employed Payors, Part Twos

It contains 75 minutes of substantive CLE.
April 4th 2024

311 Jarvis Open Bar April 2024
The Voice of the Child in Child Protection Proceedings: Methods, Challenges and Practice Considerations

It contains 15 minutes of Professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive CLE.
March 27th 2024

NTFCEC March 2024
All about Spousal Support:A master class with Rollie Thompson

It contains 1.5 hours of substantive CPD. Eligible for a lawpro credit.
March 5th 2024

311 Open Bar March 2024
Effective Advocacy:FRO and Interjurisdictional Support Enforcement

It contains 15 minutes of Professionalism Hours and 75 minutes of substantive CLEMarch 5th 2024

311 Open Bar March 2024
Effective Advocacy:FRO and Interjurisdictional Support Enforcement

It contains 15 minutes of Professionalism Hours and 75 minutes of substantive CLE.
Feb 5 2024

311 Open Bar Feb 2024
The Year in Review: Child Protection

This program contains professionalism.
Jan 17 2024

311 Open Bar Jan 2024
The Year in Review: The Top Family Law Cases of 2023

This program contains 75 minutes of substantive CPD, 15 minutes of professionalism.
Jan 31 2024

NTFCEC Jan 2024
Expert Evidence on from an Evidence Expert

This program contains 1.5 hours of substantive CPD.
Dec 4 2023

311 Jarvis Dec 2023
Mental Health and the Family Lawyer

This program contains 75 minutes of professionalism.
Nov 15 2023

NTFCEC Nov 2023
Navigating Family Violence Issues

This program contains .5 hours of substantive CPD, 1 hour of professionalism.
Nov 6 2023

311 Open Bar Nov 2023
Tips and Tricks: How to Make Sure you cover all the bases

This program contains 75 minutes of substantive CPD, 15 minutes professionalism.
Oct 17 2023

311 Open Bar Oct 2023
Am I a Party? Navigating Party Status in Child Protection Cases When Providing ILA to Prospective Caregivers

This program contains 75 minutes of substantive CPD, 15 minutes professionalism.
Sept 19 2023

NTFCEC Sept 2023
Navigating Compliance: Mastering Enforcement of Parenting Orders

This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of substantive CPD hours. LawPro Credit Included.
June 13 2023

NTFCEC June 2023
“A” is for Advocacy : A Roadmap to Success

This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of professionalism hours.
June 5 2023

311 Open Bar June 2023
“Movin’ On…?”:Parental Relocation Cases since the 2021 Legislative Amendments

This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of professionalism hours.
May 1st 2023

311 Open Bar May 2023
"Where is the Money" Imputing Income to Self- Employed Payors

This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of professionalism hours.
Apr 13 2023

FLA Program
Caselines Training

This program contains 1 hour and 30 minutes of professionalism hours.
April 25 2023

311 Jarvis Open Bar
The Use of Social Media Evidence: What Your Teenager Can’t Teach You

This program contains 1.5 hours of substantive CPD. LawPro Credit Included.
April 3 2023

311 Jarvis Open Bar
“States of the Law”:The Latest Updates on International Return Order Cases (Hague and Non-Hague)

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.
March 6th 2023

311 Jarvis Open Bar
“In Confidence”: Privacy and Disclosure in Child Protection and Family Law

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.
February 16th, 2022

311 Jarvis Open Bar
Year in Review: The Leading Child Protection Cases of 2023

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

February 22 2023
NTFCEC Committee Program
Heresay: Admissible or Inadmissible? Part II: A Master Class in Evidence by Rollie Thompson

This program contains 1.5 hours of substantive continuing legal education.LawPro credit included.

h6>December 5th, 2022

311 Jarvis Open Bar
Effective Advocacy: Winning Strategies to Present Your Case

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

November 8th,2022
NTFCEC Committee Program
THE PAPER CHASE: Bringing and Resisting Disclosure Motions

This program contains 1.5 hours of substantive continuing legal education.

October 3rd, 2022
311 Jarvis Open Bar
Access, Content and Openness: Maintaining Children's Significant Relationships

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

September 28, 2022
NTFCEC Committee Program
Coming into Focus: How to be an effective advocate in you focused hearing

This program contains 30 minutes of professionalism hours and 60 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

June 14, 2022
NTFCEC Committee Program
Advocacy Tips from the Bench

This program contains 30 minutes of professionalism hours and 60 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

June 6, 2022
311 Jarvis Program
Challenging Child Support Problems: Everything you need to know!

This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. CPD: 75 minutes substantive; 15 minutes professionalism.

May 2, 2022
311 Jarvis Program
The Paper Chaser: Documentary Evidence in Court

This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. CPD: 75 minutes substantive; 15 minutes professionalism.

April 4, 2022
311 Jarvis Program
Order outside the court! The Right to Counsel in Out- of-Court Child Protection Matters

This program has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism by the Law Society of Ontario. CPD: 75 minutes substantive; 15 minutes professionalism.

March 22, 2022
NTFCEC Committee Program
Prove It! A Master Class in Evidence with Professor Rollie Thompson

This program contains 30 minutes of professionalism hours and 60 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

March 8, 2022
311 Open Bar Program
An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

February 7th, 2022
311 Open Bar Program
A YEAR IN REVIEW: The Leading Child Protection Cases of 20211

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

January 17th, 2022
311 Open Bar Program
A YEAR IN REVIEW: The Top Family Law Cases of 2021

This program contains 15 minutes of professionalism hours and 75 minutes of substantive continuing legal education.

January 18th, 2022
NTFCEC Program
"It's Your Move!" Is it time to move on from Gordon v Goertz? A discussion of the Relocation Amendments to the CLRA"

This program may be claimed for 0.5 hours for professionalism and 1.0 for substantive hours toward CPD.

June 07, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Challenging Child Support Problems"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

May 20, 2021
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"The Judges' Panel"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive Hours and 0.5 Professionalism Hours towards total CPD Requirements.

May 03, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The Trans Competent Lawyer"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 EDI Professionalism hours.

April 19, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Child Protection and Family Law Appeals"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

March 23, 2021
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Retroactive Child Support"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours towards total CPD requirements.

March 01, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"When Family and Immigration Issues Intersect"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

February 02, 2021
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Nothing but the Truth"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours towards total CPD requirements.

February 01, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"No One Likes Change"
This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.
January 11, 2021
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The Year in Review"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

December 07, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Parentage and Reproductive Technology"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

November 10, 2020
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Name That (Legal) Test"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours towards total CPD requirements.

November 09, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Pandemic Parenting: Raising COVID-19 to challenge access and other parenting decisions"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes of Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

October 06, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Raising and Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Child Protection Matters"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 EDI Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

October 01, 2020
"14th Annual Family Law Summit"

This program may be claimed for 4 hours and 30 minutes Substantive, 1 hour and 50 minutes Professionalism, and 10 minutes EDI Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

September 29, 2020
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Litigating in the New World: How to be Successful “Remotely” (or Remotely Successful)"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive and 0.5 Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

March 02, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Show Me the Money!! Advocacy Tips in Child and Spousal Support Cases"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes of Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

February 05, 2020
The Advocates' Society
"Family Litigation on a Shoestring Budget"

This program may be claimed for 0.5 Substantive and 0.5 Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

February 03, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Back to the Future: The Impact of the OCA Decisions in Kawartha-Haliburton v. M.W. and L.M. v. Peel CAS on summary judgment in child protection cases, as well as other areas of child protection law"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes of Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

January 13, 2020
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The Year In Review: The Leading Family Law and Child Protection Cases of 2019"

This program may be claimed for 75 minutes of Substantive and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

January 07, 2020
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Clean Up Your Child Support Claims"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive and 0.5 Professionalism hours towards total CPD requirements.

December 03, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"What to do when you are dealing with LawPro and the Law Society: Important Practice Issues"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Professional hours toward total CPD requirements.

November 13, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Family Law & Child Protection Issues Related to Youth"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive hour and 0.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

November 05, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Effective Advocacy in Conferences: Domestic and Child Protection Cases"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

October 01, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The CYFSA in Action: How will the New Act change the way we practice Child Protection Law"

This program may be claimed for 1.25 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

September 17, 2018
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Rules Aren't Made to be Broken: Using Family Law Rules Properly and Creatively for Effective Advocacy"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive hours and 0.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

June 04, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Documents, Records, and Past Parenting"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

May 29, 2018
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Surviving in Family Law: Tools and Tips to Thrive in your Practice"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD.

May 07, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The Pursuit of Reconciliation in Indigenous Child Protection Law"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive and 0.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

April 03, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Motions to Vary, Reviews and Retroactivity"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

March 27, 2018
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Help! The CFSA is about to change, learning about those changes"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours toward total CPD requirements.

March 06, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Family and Child Protection Law and the Charter"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

April 09-10, 2018
12th Annual Family Law Summit

This program may be claimed for 9.0 Substantive and 3.0 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

February 05, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"Adolescent and Youth Issues"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

January 23, 2018
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"We Gotta Get Out of This Place! Topics in Mobility: Relocation & Extra Provincial Custody and Access Issues"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Substantive hours and 0.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

January 08, 2018
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series
"The Year in Review: Top Family and Child Protection Cases of 2016-2017"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Substantive hours and 15 minutes of Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

September 19, 2017
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"IT"S TIME TO FOCUS: Focused Hearings"

This program may be claimed for 0.5 Professionalism hours and 1.0 Substantive hours toward total CPD requirements.

March 28, 2017
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Litigants with Mental Health Issues"

This program may be claimed for 1.0 Professionalism hours and 0.5 Substantive hours toward total CPD requirements.

March 06, 2017
311 Jarvis Open Bar Series 
"Call to Action: Applying Gladue in Youth and Child Protection Cases"

This program may be claimed for 1.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

January 17, 2017
North Toronto Family Court Education Committee
"Topics in Evidence"

This program may be claimed for 0.5 Professionalism hours toward total CPD requirements.

LawPro

Programs accredited by Law Pro as one of the programs that count towards your application for the $50 annual premium credit:

This section is in the process of being updated.

Updating Your CPD on the Law Society’s Portal

The Law Society has restructured the update portion of the Portal. Instead of 4 options under Update My CPD, there are now 2:

  • Professionalism Program/Content
  • Substantive Program/Content

Professionalism Program/Content replaces Accredited Program – LSUC and Accredited Program – Other Provider. Now all professionalism programs can be searched in one place. Substantive Program/Content replaces Non-Accredited Program – LSUC and Non-Accredited – Other Provider. Both are now based on free form entry.

The Law Society’s quick reference guide below will help you in entering their CPD Hours in the LSUC Portal.
LSUC Portal Update – The ABCs of CPD (pdf)