Welcome to Osgoode Professional Development (OPD). We stand apart in delivering a full range of lifelong learning opportunities for working lawyers, and other professionals and executives who need to know more about the law. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your skills, gain practical and thoughtful perspectives on current legal issues, or enhance your career with a graduate degree, consider OPD’s rich and diverse programs.

A collaboration of Osgoode Professional Development, Schulich Executive Education Centre and  The Hennick Centre for Business and Law, The Certificate in Business for Lawyers delivers nine challenging modules of business education over 13 weeks. Law school taught you to “think like a lawyer” – here’s your chance to learn to “think like your clients”.  Program starts March 2010.  For more information and dates of upcoming information sessions click here.

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Group Discounts for CLE Programs

OPD offers group rates for both on site and webcast formats.  Please note these are only available when paying for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice. Click here for discounted rates.

2010-2011 Executive-style LLM Programs
In Fall 2010, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking and Financial Services, Corporate Law, Family Law, General, and Labour and Employment Law programs will commence. In Winter 2011, Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Constitutional Law are set to begin.  Further programs will be announced for the Winter 2011 term. Attend an info session or click here for further information.

Completed application packages may be submitted after the deadline and will be considered subject to space availability, provided that all forms and documentation are received by the Admissions Department. Priority will be given to those who apply before the indicated deadlines.

Meeting rooms
The newly-renovated Osgoode Professional Development Centre at One Dundas Street West is available for Meeting Room Rentals.