Webinar: Fact or Fiction? How the Bar Admission Training Program Has Changed and What You and Your Students Can Expect

The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) invites current and prospective principals, as well as anyone who supervises articling students or early-career lawyers, to join an informative session on the evolution of bar admission training. Learn how the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) has changed over the past five years, debunk common myths, and gain insights to support effective mentorship and work allocation.

Upcoming sessions:

• Friday, December 5, 2:00–3:00 p.m. MT — Register here
  
• Thursday, December 11, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT — Register here

LSBC Transition to PREP Information Session

To clarify what British Columbia’s transition to PREP means for our interest holders, we’re hosting virtual information sessions. At this time, we will have sessions tailored for principals, firms, and employers, and one for NCA candidates. Each session includes a 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A, designed to answer your questions and provide guidance during this change. We’re here to support you and ensure you feel informed and confident moving forward. 

For principals, firms, and employers

• Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12–1:30 p.m. PST — Register here 
• Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12–1:30 p.m. PST — Register here 

For NCA Candidates

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4–5:30 p.m. PST — Register here 

For questions about the webinar or information sessions, contact admin@cpled.ca.

Contractor Information Session

Are you a lawyer looking for flexible, rewarding opportunities to mentor, train and assess aspiring legal professionals? The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) invites you to an information session about contractor roles in the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP), the Bar admissions program in multiple jurisdictions across Canada. 

• Friday, December 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. PT — Register here 
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. PT — Register here