LiRN

vLex Webinar
2025-10-30 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Expect the following from your vLex webinar:
▪ Accelerated Efficiency: Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to streamline your research process, ensuring that you locate the most relevant and up-to-date legal information quickly.
▪ Advanced Search Strategies: Discover advanced search techniques and tips that will enable you to conduct thorough and precise searches.
▪ Master the Latest Enhancements: Given recent updates and enhancements to vLex, our training session will ensure that you are up to speed with the latest features, tools, and resources available to you.
▪ Unparalleled Support: During the training session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications, ensuring that you make the most of vLex’s features and resources.
The session will be offered on dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.
Oct 30, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (https://fastcase.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y2M0i78LQvKwSbYtQUjR0A)
Nov 11, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (https://fastcase.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsCN5GWWSCqQwwcvjTHAUg)
Dec 18, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (https://fastcase.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C4S9KX_2TWSm8J1BqHZQtw)

2025 Q3 Financial Reports Due
2025-10-28
More information at: Financial Information for Associations – LiRN

Learn with LiRN 2025 Conference
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24 | Double Tree Hotel, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3, Canada
LwL 2025 Annual Conference – Oct 23 – 24 – Toronto — DoubleTree Hotel
All Library courthouse staff are encouraged to attend. Details here: Learn with LiRN 2025 Conference – LiRN

Lexis+ Canada Webinar
2025-10-16 12:00 - 12:30
Lexis+ Canada included in e-LiRN!

This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers.

CPD Hours: Professionalism 30m

The session will be offered on dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

October 16 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/95013766544

November 18 at 4PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/97631221749

December 11 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/95180030605

2025 Q3 Statistics Report Due
2025-10-15
More information at: Library Statistics Reporting Requirements – LiRN

rangefindr Webinar
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
Learn how to navigate this valuable criminal sentencing tool (read more about the access provided through e-LiRN here: rangefindr.ca – LiRN. No need to preregister, just join in at the link at the date and time most convenient for you.
October 14, 1:10 pm to 1:40 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87994884014?pwd=[REDACTED]
November 17, 1:10 to 1:40 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81106635413?pwd=[REDACTED]
December 8, 1:10 pm to 1:40 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84629576299?pwd=[REDACTED]

Thanksgiving Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-10-13

2025 Q4 Grant Payment
2025-10-02

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - LiRN Office Closed
2025-09-30

Site Visit: Hamilton Law Association
2025-09-29

Site Visit - Dufferin Law Association
2025-09-24

Westlaw FamilySource Tips
2025-09-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Explore the tools you need to efficiently handle any family law matter. During this session we’ll explore…
• Receiving the latest insights with Franks & Zalev’s This Week in Family Law newsletter.
• Comprehensive access to a trusted library of essential family law commentary.
• Effective, time-saving techniques to quickly find relevant cases and legislation.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Thursday, September 18, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online)

Lexis+ Training
2025-09-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

LwL - PD Learnings Roundtable
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Session information available on the wiki at PD Learnings Roundtable 2025 – LiRN, featuring learnings about:

AALL
BIALL
CALL
Certificate of Law from Queen’s University
Legal Terminology course

For those new to the network, please review LiRN’s Professional Development Memo. We do ask that people share their learnings after a conference with the network at the annual PD Learnings Roundtable.

Noting up on Westlaw
2025-09-04 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Join us for a dynamic 30-minute Westlaw Canada webinar, where we’ll dive deep into mastering the art of Noting Up case law and legislation. Ensure your legal foundations are solid with the most authoritative sources.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00 to 1:30 pm (Online)

New Statistics Form Training/Review
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
You’ve used the form over the summer – and now is the opportunity to give your feedback. This meeting is by invitation only, so if you did not receive yours, email admin@lirn.ca.
This event will be recorded.

Labour Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-09-01

LiRN Board Meeting
2025-08-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Only

Lexis+ Training
2025-08-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

August 25 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99518635219
September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

Westlaw Estates&TrustsSource Tips
2025-08-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Discover resources you need for estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation:
• Easy Edit statutory and authored forms, checklists, letters, & precedents to reduce the time spent drafting and editing
• Current Awareness resources like CRA publications and WeirFoulds Estates & Trusts Newsletter
• Authoritative and highly regarded commentary, fully integrated with our Westlaw tools
• Tips and shortcuts to increase research efficiencies
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online)

Site Visit - Algoma Law Association
2025-08-13

Civic Holiday - LiRN Office Closed
2025-08-04

Network Policy Committee Meeting
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only

Audit and Finance Committee
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Only

2025 - Q2 Financial Reports Due
2025-07-28

2025 Q2 Statistics Report Due
2025-07-15

Lexis+ Training
2025-07-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Online Only
This information session is customized for courthouse library staff and lawyers. Note that the session is Accredited for 30min Professionalism.
The session will be offered on seven dates and times as listed below along with the link. The same information is provided at each session. No need to register, just join in on the best date for you.

July 10 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/98520551358
August 25 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/99518635219
September 18 at 12PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/91943300479

Westlaw CriminalSource Tips
2025-07-08 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Unlock vital criminal practice insights with CriminalSource on Westlaw Canada. This training session will cover:
• In-depth expert commentary, including Criminal Pleadings & Practice in Canada by Ewaschuk, among others.
• Up-to-the-minute newsletters to keep you informed on crucial criminal law updates.
• Detailed Criminal Code Annotations from Martin’s, Tremeer’s, and Crankshaw’s.
• Tools to swiftly navigate sentencing options.
• Efficient strategies to access critical cases and legislation quickly.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online)

2025 Q3 Grant Payment
2025-07-03

Canada Day - LiRN Office Closed
2025-07-01
