Paralegals in Canada play a crucial role across diverse legal areas, including criminal proceedings, personal injury law, and residential landlord-tenant disputes.

Join our programs where you’ll learn from leading practitioners, judges, adjudicators, medico-legal experts, and other experienced decision-makers. Elevate your practice with insights from the best in the field and remain at the forefront of legal developments.

Jenna Little, MBA, Paralegal, J. Little Legal

Past Delegate – The POA Practitioner’s Update: What’s New and Important

“This is a fantastic update for an ever‑changing landscape. I look forward to the annual updates! ”

Upcoming Programs

Accident Benefits 2025: What’s New? What’s Important?

February 27, 2025
Online (Live)

Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes 2025: Essentials for Lawyers and Paralegals

April 11, 2025
Online (Live)

Summary Offences 2025: Essentials for Lawyers and Paralegals

April 12, 2025
Online (Live)

The POA Practitioner’s Update 2025: What’s New and Important

April 26, 2025
Online (Live)

The Osgoode Certificate in Handling Summary Conviction Offence Cases

April 25 & June 7, 2025 – Learn at your own pace with modules available on-demand
Online (Blended)

The Osgoode Certificate in Provincial Offences Court Practice

Dates Coming Soon.

Ruth MacKeigan, Paralegal, Halton Regional Police Service

Past Delegate – The Osgoode Certificate in Handling Summary Conviction Offence Cases

“Invaluable for those starting out and for those who are seeking useful tips from the experts to refine their advocacy skills. ”

Who Should Attend

OsgoodePD programs are open to all legal professionals, not just paralegals. Attendees include a diverse array of practitioners, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics and valuable networking opportunities with peers from various legal domains. The programs listed on this page are of particular interest to:

Paralegals from across Canada

Sheila Warner, Tenant Rights Paralegal, Aboriginal Legal Services

Past Delegate – Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Essentials for Lawyers and Paralegals

“This was the best Landlord/Tenant CPD program I have ever been to! ”

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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.

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Single 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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Frequently Asked Questions – Short Courses

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Program content questions

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