The Civil Litigator’s Survival Guide to Evidence 2026
Program Length
1 Day
Program Dates
Online (Live)
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Online (Replay)
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to submit questions.
The Civil Litigator’s Survival Guide to Evidence 2026
Program Chair
Jacqueline L. King, C.S.
Levitt Employment, Labour Law LLP
Ensure you have an up-to-date understanding of the key evidentiary principles and strategies that are essential to build your case, whether it settles or proceeds to trial.
The law and best practices concerning evidence are continually evolving. As a litigator, it’s critical to not just keep on pace but to stay ahead of emerging issues.
Now in its milestone 20th year, this celebrated and updated annual OsgoodePD program will give you the practical tips and knowledge you need to prevail in negotiations, discoveries, motions, pretrials, and trials.
Over an information-packed day, you will have the opportunity to tap into the expertise of a distinguished faculty of judges and litigators, get the updated knowledge you need to remain current, and deepen your understanding of ongoing evidentiary issues that could impact your case.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Hearsay – fundamentals and new practice tips, including how and when to object
Tactics for maximizing the weight of your evidence
Techniques for handling experts before and during trial
Expert reports: the proper approach to expanding on latent topics, and issues with citing literature
Motions and applications: the key differences in their role in determining the evidence you need
Proven strategies when challenging a claim of privilege
Best practices when introducing or responding to a prior inconsistent statement
Strategies to apply the rules of evidence to mediations and arbitrations
Practical advice and approaches to ethical/professional dilemmas
New evidentiary complexities arising from Artificial Intelligence
Tips from the Bench: Distinguished judges share the common mistakes they see from litigators and what to do instead
Who Should Attend
Civil litigators (plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel)
In-house litigation counsel
Litigation law clerks
Litigation paralegals
Faculty
Program Chair
Jacqueline L. King, C.S.
Levitt Employment, Labour Law LLP
Sandeep Bandhu
Principal at Brickhouse Legal Services PC
“This symposium is material, relevant, and necessary for anyone appearing before courts, boards and tribunals. Hearing from an esteemed panel of justices is invaluable.”
Newly licensed regulated professionals within the past 2 years receive 50% off the regular program fee.
Time
Mar 31, 2026 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time prior to the start date of the program. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the start of the program. If a cancellation request is made with less than 14 days notice, an administrative fee equal to 20% of the program cost, to a maximum of $250 will apply per person. Payment is required to receive access to the program.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
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:
“This is my second time taking this program because I found it so helpful. I recommend it to my peers.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
The hours below are for the 2025 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
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.
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to submit questions.
1 Day
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