Program Director
The Hon. Justice Rick Libman
Ontario Court of Justice
An intensive, hands-on program that will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need for effective POA advocacy.
Led by The Hon. Justice Rick Libman, an expert faculty will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the relevant law and a unique opportunity to hone your written and oral advocacy skills with learn-by-doing exercises and individualized feedback from judges, justices of the peace and senior legal practitioners.
Intensive workshops included
Plus! Full day intensive workshops on conducting your cross-examination and making submissions on sentencing.
Can’t make the date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program (modules 1-4 only).
What You’ll Learn
You will get practical tips and strategies on some of the key areas including:
The statutory framework that governs provincial offences
Disclosure – when to ask for it, what to look for and how to identify what’s missing
Role, duties and professional responsibilities of the POA practitioner
The pre-trial – how to get the most out of it
Charter applications in POA court and how to draft an effective Charter application
Effective oral advocacy in POA court
Expert insight in how to best prepare and conduct your POA trial
Appeals − the law and the strategies
Who Should Attend
Paralegals
Lawyers
Faculty
Program Director
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
Agenda
View the 2023 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
Register
Nov 30 & Dec 7, 2024 & Jan 18, 25 & Feb 8, 2025
$2,995 + TAX
Time
November 30, 2024
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
December 7, 2024
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
January 18, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
January 25, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
February 8, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
Nov 30, 2024
$595 + TAX
Time
9:00 a.m – 4:15 p.m (ET)
Dec 7, 2024
$595 + TAX
Time
9:00 a.m – 4:15 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:
Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
CPD & 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 | 23h 30m |
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Professionalism | 6h 30m |
EDI | 2h |
Total | 32h |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
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.
Part-time LLMs Full-time LLMsSingle 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.
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Client and Technical Support
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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.