In the fall of 2022, the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) engaged with stakeholders to consult on the program calendar offerings for the Bar admission program, the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP).

Articling employers indicated that their preferred program offerings for students are the Summer (June to March) and Accelerated (May to August) programs. Stating the Winter (December to September) offering would only be selected in unusual circumstances, such as off-cycle hiring.

Based on the feedback collected and after reviewing historical registration numbers, CPLED has decided to eliminate the Winter PREP offering from its annual calendar of programs. CPLED will continue to offer Summer and Accelerated programs allowing students to select the delivery style best suited for their learning, lifestyle, and employment needs.