Get your notebooks ready and check out upcoming offerings from LiRN, the LSO and local law associations … never scramble for CPD again!
For more learning options, check out How to Use Digital Resource Tools.
Library staff and associations boards can find network-facing LiRN dates on the deadlines and events page.
Have an event you would like us to add here? Email [email protected] with details.
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2025 TRAINING EVENTS:
Association Events
| County of Carleton Law Association 3rd Annual Courtroom Etiquette Wikihow September 23, 2025 This is going to be an excellent interactive event with lots of practical tips/tricks from members of the judiciary about how to navigate the physical courtroom now that more proceedings are taking place in person. We are excited to be joined by Justice Naik, Associate Justice Kamal, and Deputy Judge Galarneau. REGISTRATION: County of Carleton Law Association |
| Durham Region Law Association 2025 Annual Fall Conference, October 23 to 24, 2025 October 23 to 24, 2025 The DRLA presents the 2025 Annual Fall Conference from October 23 to 24 at the Ajax Convention Centre. Topics include wills & estates, civil law, employment law, family law, real estate, and young lawyers. REGISTRATION: Click here |
| Hamilton Law Association 18th Annual Corporate Commercial Seminar October 2, 2025, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Hamilton Law Association invites you to this seminar at the Hamilton Law Association, 45 Main Street East, Suite 500, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM including breakfast and lunch. Highlights include sessions on shareholder minority rights, life insurance considerations for shareholder agreements and corporate/estate planning, running a charity and not-for-profit, debtor/creditor/insolvency, commercial leases, trusts, franchise law and more! CPD Hours: 2.5h Substantive, 1h Professionalism REGISTRATION: Hamilton Law Association – The 18th Annual Corporate Commercial Seminar |
| Middlesex Law Association AI Conference October 6, 2025, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Middlesex Law Association invites you to a half-day conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the legal profession. This program brings together members of the judiciary and leading product providers to share insights on how AI is shaping case management, client service, and legal research. Topics include: • Judicial Perspectives on AI: A Justice of the Superior Court will discuss the role of AI in the courts, evidentiary concerns, and the impact of technology on procedural fairness with Justice Peter Lauwers and Madam Justice Ria Tzimas. • AI Tools in Practice: Demonstrations and presentations from product providers on the use of AI in legal research, contract review, and litigation analytics. • Risk, Ethics, and Regulation: Understanding lawyers’ duties of competence, confidentiality, and supervision in an AI-enabled practice. • EDI Considerations: Addressing algorithmic bias and ensuring equitable access to justice in the adoption of AI technologies. CPD Hours (pending): 1h Professionalism, .5h EDI, 1.5h Substantive REGISTRATION: Middlesex Law Association – MLA AI Conference 2025 |
| Toronto Lawyer’s Association Check their website for weekly events at: TLA Events |
Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
| View the LSO’s CPD calendar: CPD | LSO Store |
Lexis+ (CPD Accredited)
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
Osgoode Hall Law School
19th Annual Update: Personal Injury Law and Practice
October 7th, 2025, All Day
Don’t miss this comprehensive update in interesting and engaging topics highly relevant to everyone working in personal injury law. You’ll hear from expert practitioners and the bench about the most important current issues, while also gaining perspectives that will help to better inform your practice as an advocate.
FOLA offers a 10% discount (promo code FOLA-10).
CPD Hours: Substantive 4h 5m, Professionalism 1h 40 m
Register at: Personal Injury Law and Practice – OsgoodePD
rangefindr
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=OGUdmQvDRDafthfFFbcASYN5HFbWCr.1
November 17, 1:10 to 1:40 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81106635413?pwd=Oh5Gs6uYraymqvUMkfoM9K8kx6vPRb.1
December 8, 1:10 pm to 1:40 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84629576299?pwd=Nhh3UXeFnfnQH5QsMT4vBfiP9ifM1E.1
TALL
TALL’s event calendar: Events Calendar – TALL. Next conference in 2026.
vLex
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)
Westlaw
| FamilySource Tips 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) Wednesday, December 10, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online) |
| CriminalSource Tips 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 | Thursday, October 2, 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm (Online) |
| Estates&TrustsSource Tips 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 | Monday, November 24, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Online) |