CPD training
Upcoming Webinar:
AI and Wrongful Convictions – is it good, bad, or safe to use?
Presenters:
Cathy R Cobey, Tamir Israel, Michael Semanchik, and Ryan Fritsch
Description:
The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Heads of Prosecutions Subcommittee on the Prevention of Wrongful Convictions, supported by Courthouse Libraries BC, presents: AI and Wrongful Convictions – is it good, bad, or safe to use?
Expert panelists will discuss some of the ways in which AI is being used in criminal investigation and prosecutions, and potential benefits and challenges from this new reality. This presentation will be of interest to Crown and defence counsel, law enforcement and anyone interested in the future of the criminal justice system.
Presenters - Cathy R Cobey - Global & Americas Technology Risk AI Leader, Tamir Israel – Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Michael Semanchik – Exec Dir Innocence Centre (US), and Ryan Fritsch – Law Comm Ontario.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jP06cV0QR2-5GjSFyGlpYw
Personal Planning in BC: Essentials and Case Law Updates
Presenters:
Audrey Jun and Martina Zanetti
Description:
Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support Nidus in presenting Personal Planning in BC: Essentials and Case Law Updates.
October is Personal Planning Month - ensure that your practice is up-to-date and learn about what legal documents are available in BC for adults to plan for current or future needs if they need assistance due to illness, injury, or disability. Learn about options for clients where capacity is in question, and more about the roles, responsibilities and duties associated with Representation Agreements and Enduring Powers of Attorney. The presentation will also briefly cover emerging case law in this area. There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1 .5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJDxlXZZSEe7BMNOqgagnQ
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More CPD opportunities
Archived webinars
Archived webinars are organized by topic. If you plan to review a previously recorded course for CPD credit, it is your responsibility to ensure that your review of the course meets the Law Society of BC's Eligible Activities for continuing professional development.
Legal research course
This course, which is eligible for CPD credit, is a series of videos that demonstrate how to plan a research strategy and employ specific research skills. In the videos we show you how to use popular legal research tools that are free (CanLII) or that you can use for free at the BC Courthouse Libraries.
Take the course (including self-assessment quiz questions) through the Law Society's Brightspace platform.