On-Demand Trainings

Learn at your own pace to earn your CPD in BC — available anytime, anywhere. Access on-demand family law training opportunities designed to improve your understanding of family violence and enhance your professional development.

We offer special student/group pricing to support your learning. 
Reach out to education@womenslegalcentre.ca to find out more.

Courses

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A Primer on Financial Abuse
A Primer on Financial Abuse

1.5 CPD Credit (Eligible for 0.5 Ethics/Practice Management)
This 1.5-hour webinar examines how financial abuse and coercive control arise in family law practice. Participants will develop practical skills to identify warning signs, screen for financial abuse, respond effectively to client disclosures, and address legal considerations related to protecting property and assets.

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Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia

1.5 CPD Credit (Eligible for 0.5 Ethics/Practice Management)
This 1.5-hour course examines the implications of Ahluwalia on family law, focusing on the myths and stereotypes present in family violence files. Participants will gain practical insights into recognizing and challenging these myths and stereotypes in legal practice.

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The Housing Crisis & Coersive Control
The Housing Crisis & Coersive Control

1.0 CPD Credit (Ethics)
This 1-hour course explains the unique challenges survivors of family violence face and how lawyers can apply this research in their practice. It will help you better support survivors navigating BC’s housing crisis and family law system.

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Navigating BC's Housing Crisis as a Survivor of Violence
Navigating BC's Housing Crisis as a Survivor of Violence

1.0 CPD Credit (Practice Management)
This 1-hour course equips family law professionals with the knowledge to support survivors facing housing challenges, violence, and financial insecurity while navigating the family law system.

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Family Violence 201
Family Violence 201

2.0 CPD Credit (Ethics)
This 2-hour course provides lawyers with substantive advice and practical tips in how to effectively represent and manage client files where family violence is involved.

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Family Violence 101
Family Violence 101

2.0 CPD Credit
This 2-hour course covers family violence, its signs, and effects. It helps legal professionals support clients safely and effectively and provides practical tips on trauma-informed care and accessing legal and support services.

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Upcoming Trainings

We offer live, CPD-accredited legal trainings and webinars on a variety of specialized family law and family violence topics.

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Custom Training

We work with teams and firms to develop custom professional development trainings that meet their needs.

We offer special student and group pricing to support your learning.
Reach out to education@womenslegalcentre.ca to find out more.