Osgoode Professional Development

Osgoode Professional Development will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th and will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. If you require technical support, please email OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca. Our support is available until 5 p.m., (ET) on Monday, December 23rd, then again on Friday, December 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) and on Monday, December 30th through Tuesday, December 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET).

Patrick Case traces his commitment to human rights and social justice back to his tough upbringing in post-war England, where he was made to feel less and less welcome as racial tensions in the country escalated. Now, as one of Canada's most highly regarded experts in the field, he leads two of our certificate programs. Read more about Patrick on our blog: https://lnkd.in/epaqPxWf | #humanrights

Improvisation is the art of taking the stage without preparation. For lawyers and other professionals in many sectors who are trained to over-prepare, this concept is often foreign. The Second City's Lisa Merchant has been studying, performing and teaching the art of improvisation for over 30 years. On February 5, she will once again join Osgoode to lead participants through classic improvisation exercises and drills that will help professionals from all walks of life to think on their feet and react to the unexpected with confidence. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVEKgeXB

Throughout his practice, Adam Black (Torkin Manes LLP) has received numerous accolades as a leading lawyer in Canada, recognized by his peers and some of the most respected directories as a leader in family law. He returns to Osgoode with Julie Hannaford to lead the Certificate in Family Law Skills and Practice, a unique, hands-on skills program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ev25K5GN

OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in Securities Law is a graduate program designed specifically for working professionals, offering an in-depth examination into Canadian capital markets. Find out if this Osgoode LLM is a good fit for you: https://bit.ly/4gjw7Wd

In Fall 2024, Renée Pelletier and Michelle Wood teamed up to lead the Certificate in Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law. Over the course of six modules, an expert faculty lead in-depth discussions about foundational issues, including the Indian Act, Section 35, the history and development of modern-day treaties and more. If you missed the chance to join us live, we are pleased to now be able to offer this program in a self-paced format, allowing delegates to learn at their own pace. Discover what you could learn from leading experts here: https://lnkd.in/eV7FgecR

Missed the 2024 International Access to Justice Forum? Catch up on engaging discussions and keynote presentations by Chief Justice Michael H. Tulloch and Justice Andromache Karakatsanis. Watch the recordings at https://bit.ly/4iwTA7T #YUResearch

Natalie C. MacDonald (MacDonald & Associates - Canadian Employment Law) and Stuart Rudner (Rudner Law) are among the best employment lawyers in Canada, with award-winning practices specializing in all aspects of Canadian employment law. They're returning to OsgoodePD on March 20 to lead the Certificate in Human Resources Law for HR Professionals, an HRPA-recognized certificate designed to give a solid understanding of the ever-evolving laws governing the employment relationship and the risks for employers. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/eX9P4chw | HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association

As a newly qualified lawyer in Brazil, Natalia O. Johnston had little connection to Canada before signing up for an intensive course to improve her language skills in Toronto. But she began to fall in love with Canada. She returned to Brazil, but she was determined to make her way back. She shares her journey and how Osgoode's Canadian Common Law LLM has helped her on her route to NCA accreditation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4H7BHZp | #osgoodepd #accreditation #canadiancommonlaw

Susan Abramovitch is one of the world's leading entertainment lawyers. Having been immersed in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years, Susan works with many prominent Canadian and international artists, companies and brands. She is bringing the Certificate in Entertainment Law back for its 13th year at OsgoodePD, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a comprehensive overview and to “drill down” into the key issues and challenges likely to be encountered in entertainment law. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXdmHbQn