If you practise or want to practise Family Law – you MUST take this one-of-a-kind skills program.
Combining substantive law and interactive learn-by-doing exercises, you will work with, and receive personalized feedback from trained simulated clients and an expert faculty, to acquire the key foundational knowledge and practical skills you need.
This program is now Sold Out! Please register to join the Waitlist!
Focusing on the practical, over 8 intensive modules, you will work through the key stages of a family law file. Using a combination of in-depth case studies, simulated clients, and hands-on skills workshops, The Osgoode Certificate in Family Law Skills and Practice was designed and delivered by the leading family law judges, lawyers, and experts.
Spread out over 4 months, you will be able to fully develop and refine your skills. You will obtain individualized feedback and practice learned concepts in a zero-consequence learning environment.
PLUS! You will be able to fulfill your full LSO CPD requirements.
You Will Learn:
Fees include attendance and program materials. The price does not include accommodations. Please inquire about group discounts and financial assistance. Dress is business casual. Purchase of individual modules is not available.
We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150.00 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.
You will receive The Osgoode Certificate in Family Law Skills and Practice upon completion of all program modules and participation in the skills workshops. The skills workshops can only be completed during the scheduled times.
In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.
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Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca
Questions on the program content?
Please contact the Program Lawyer:
Alison Hurst at AHurst@osgoode.yorku.ca
March 10, 23, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 18, June 2, and 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT
The program is being offered via ZOOM. Students are expected to attend all program days live. The skills workshops will only be offered on the live program days.
Online - Live, interactive
Regular Fee per Delegate:
$2,795 plus HST
New Licensee (2018-present):
$1,795 plus HST
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