CPD: So Many Options!
We know the needs of individual lawyers vary and no single education provider offers everything.
The good news is you’ve got plenty of options – including many that are available on demand – to enhance your professional development.
Here in Manitoba, we are fortunate to have a collaborative and collegial relationship amongst the various arms of the legal profession. Each one contributes to and offers educational opportunities. We highly recommend that you have a look around to ensure you are taking advantage of the most relevant CPD for you and your practice.
Here at the Law Society, we offer a variety of live Programs and CPD on Demand.
Other places you’ll find high quality CPD
Manitoba Law Library
Manitoba Bar Association
Robson Hall Law School
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
As you know, practising lawyers must complete 12 hours of Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) by December 31 of each calendar year.
Sometimes we hear members say: “I just need to get my hours…”
While there is a concrete requirement measured by hours, professional development is not about hours, it’s about the professionals who know that education is essential throughout their career.
The MCPD rules help ensure you maintain and enhance your professional competence. In reality, we all work to deadlines. The real intention is for you to reflect on your skills and identify your needs so you can seek meaningful resources to help meet your goals.
Questions? Please contact us. We are here to help.
Programs and CPD on Demand: cpd@lawsociety.mb.ca
MCPD Requirements: mcpd@lawsociety.mb.ca
