Program Director

The Hon. Justice Rick Libman

Ontario Court of Justice

Eligible for

Take your advocacy skills to a new level.

Effective advocacy is a skill that requires repeated practice and refinement. And, for the more experienced legal professional, the complexity and challenges of cases also tend to increase with time, making it even more imperative to continually hone advocacy skills.

Whether your current skills have developed through your own practical experience representing clients or enforcement agencies in Provincial Offences Court or learned through the basic Osgoode POA Certificate program, this new and intensive Osgoode certificate will take your advocacy skills to a new level.

Designed for the more experienced POA practitioner, over the course of six modules, this certificate will elevate your written and oral advocacy skills. Guided by expert facilitators consisting of prosecutors, defence counsel and Justices of the Peace, the program focuses on learn-by-doing workshops where you will get individualized feedback, and participate in small-group discussions and exercises.

You’ll work with multiple case scenarios that address each area of examination – evidence, trial practice, sentencing and appeals and focus on the more challenging and perplexing issues, including how to handle multiple evidentiary issues and conduct a complex cross-examination. Short learning sessions will review best practices and give you the opportunity to ask questions and build connections with faculty and peers.

Space is strictly limited to make certain that each attendee receives the personal attention necessary to enhance the quality and impact of the learning experience. To ensure that you get the most out of all of the workshops, please note that you will be expected to review materials, and prepare, in advance of each module.

Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

NOTE: The workshops on May 13, June 3 and June 10 will NOT be recorded. Live attendance is required.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll receive practical strategies and best practices on:

Reviewing and assessing all of the evidence

How to handle POA matters that raise complex evidentiary issues

Drafting a Charter application or response

Developing and conducting an examination-in-chief and cross-examination for more complicated POA matters

Making submissions on sentencing for the defence or prosecution

Identifying areas to appeal

Drafting a notice of appeal (and grounds)

Take advantage of this unique learning opportunity while fulfilling your LSO CPD requirement for 2023.

Venetia Whiting

Bennett Jones LLP

“After 8 years of university, I didn't realize how practical and helpful more education could be. I was forced outside of my comfort zone at times, gained the perspectives of many experienced professionals and learned so much in the process.”

Who Should Attend

Paralegals

Other Legal Professionals

Lawyers

Faculty

Program Directors

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

Paul Calarco

Barrister & Solicitor

His Worship Justice of the Peace Mangesh Singh Duggal

Ontario Court of Justice

Daniel Kleiman

Counsel, Ministry of Labour (Ontario)

Raphael Leong

Provincial Prosecutor, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

The Hon. Justice Rick Libman

Ontario Court of Justice

Kristina MacDonald

Discipline Paralegal, Litigation Services, Law Society of Ontario

Carla Mariuz

Manager, Prosecutions, Legal Services Division, City of Mississauga

Lorne Sabsay

National Executive Director, Canadian Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals; Sabsay Lawyers

Richard Stern

Barrister & Solicitor

Her Worship Justice of the Peace Karen Walker

Ontario Court of Justice

Agenda

View the 2023 program brochure and agenda.

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$2,495 + TAX

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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; attend all program days and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module. 

Participants must have completed The Osgoode Certificate in Provincial Offences Court Practice OR have at least two (active) years of experience representing clients or enforcement agencies before the Provincial Offences Court.

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.
Substantive16h
Professionalism2h
EDI1h
Total19h

Are you reporting hours from a previous date?

View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.

Brian Lass

Prosecutor, Go Transit/METROLINX

“An excellent, one-of-a-kind program with an all-star cast! A must-take for anyone working within the realm of the POA!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Stéphane McRoberts, Program Lawyer
smcroberts@osgoode.yorku.ca

Online Technical Requirements

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