January 30, 2026

Are you a lawyer looking for remote, flexible, rewarding opportunities to mentor, train and assess aspiring legal professionals? Consider becoming a contractor in the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP), the Bar admissions program in multiple jurisdictions across Canada—Alberta, ... Read More

January 05, 2026

CPLED, in collaboration with the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), is launching a new course in January 2026: Indigenous Peoples and the Law (IPL). Starting March 1, 2026, this course will become a mandatory requirement for all NCA candidates. To support this transition, the NCA will cover... Read More

December 04, 2025

CPLED is announcing an adjustment to PREP tuition for the Fall 2026 Accelerated intake and future intakes thereafter. Tuition for Fall Accelerated PREP will be $5,000, effective September 2026. Summer 2026 Accelerated and Standard PREP tuition will remain at $6,100. With more candidates joining ... Read More

October 24, 2025

The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has announced plans to adopt the Bar admissions training program designed by CPLED and retire LSBC’s Professional Legal Training Course (PLTC), which has been in operation since 1984.  The decision to transition programs comes after careful revie... Read More

September 29, 2025

Our office will be closed on September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day invites all Canadians to reflect on the legacy of residential schools, honor survivors and their families, and acknowledge the ongoing impact of colonial systems on Indigenous comm... Read More

July 31, 2025

Registration for the Fall 2025 Accelerated Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) opens on Tuesday, August 5 and closes on Monday, August 12. Note: Registration is now closed. This intensive offering of PREP is designed for candidates who are ready to complete their Bar admission traini... Read More