Program Director

Audrey Fried, JD, LLM, MA

Director, Faculty & Curriculum Development, OsgoodePD

Deepen your knowledge and develop your teaching practices with the Certificate in Law Teaching.

Join Audrey Fried, OsgoodePD’s Director, Faculty & Curriculum Development, educationalist Paul Maharg and other talented law teachers from across Canada to dive into all aspects of law teaching. From mastering foundational learning design principles, to meeting new challenges in areas such as AI and law teaching, to understanding Indigenization, to teaching with problems and projects, the Certificate in Law Teaching brings you the opportunity to learn from expert law teachers alongside terrific peers.

The Certificate in Law Teaching is for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their teaching practices, as well as for those who want to be ready to teach for the first time. In addition to learning from experts in legal education, participants will have the opportunity to learn from talented law teachers from across Canada.

Please note that each module will include an assignment to be completed outside of the live meeting time. In addition, module 2 includes an asynchronous workshop that involves creating a problem or project for your course and providing feedback to your peers.

What You’ll Learn

Design an effective law course, whether you are teaching in person or online

Implement practices that ensure diversity, equity and inclusion, and accessibility in your courses

Indigenize your courses

Make thoughtful decisions about law teaching and AI

Use a range of different teaching methods from lecturing to problem-based learning

PLUS! Take advantage of our special introductory pricing for the inaugural run of this certificate. 

Who Should Attend

Full-time faculty

Adjunct and sessional instructors

Aspiring law teachers

Faculty

Program Director

Audrey Fried, JD, LLM, MA

Director, Faculty & Curriculum Development, OsgoodePD

Instructors

Register

Oct 25, 26 & Nov 16, 2024 & Jan 24 & 25, 2025

$750 + TAX

Time

October 25, 2024

6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m (ET)

October 26, 2024

9:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

November 16, 2024

9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)

January 24, 2025

6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m (ET)

January 25, 2025

9:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

Please note that between modules 2 and 3, learners will participate in an asynchronous workshop in which they create a problem or project and provide feedback to their peers.

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 attend all three modules and satisfactorily complete all assessments within 30 days of the last module.

CPD and Accreditation

Please Note

Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. Confirmed hours will be available soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Client and Technical Support

Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.

Program content questions

Audrey Fried, Director, Faculty & Curriculum Development
afried@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.