Osgoode Professional Development

10/13/2026

In The Osgoode Certificate in Provincial Offences Court Practice, our expert faculty – led by The Hon. Justice Rick Libman – takes delegates through the key stages of a POA file from start to finish. Now in its 12th year, this intensive, hands-on certificate includes full-day intensive workshops on conducting cross-examination and making submissions on sentencing. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kVOYsc

10/09/2026

My camera roll is getting full, but there’s always room for a few more OsgoodePD memories!

10/09/2026

As medical research becomes increasingly complex, so do the legal issues surrounding it.

In our blog, Program Chairs Jennifer Cox and Hartley Borst share why collaboration, practical learning and a strong understanding of the legal framework are essential for professionals working in medical research law. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wZx3ak

10/09/2026

My camera roll is getting full, but there is always room for a few more OsgoodePD memories!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Marilyn Brown, a procurement law specialist with more than 20 years of experience in public procurement and government contracting, returns to OsgoodePD this December to lead The Osgoode Certificate in Advanced Public Procurement Law and Practice alongside Rosslyn Young.

Designed for legal, procurement and public sector professionals with five or more years of experience, this comprehensive program will help you deepen your expertise, strengthen your practical skills and navigate today's evolving procurement landscape with confidence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pVtPCo

10/08/2026

Kirk Shannon is an Associate Judge at the Federal Court of Canada. He has taught multiple courses as an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and has been an active contributor to legal education and mentoring within the Department of Justice Canada.

This year, he joins Andrew Gibbs, Kate Glover Berger and Brendan van Niejenhuis to lead The 21st Annual National Forum: Administrative Law and Practice 2026. This nationally recognized forum brings together decision-makers, advocates and practitioners to explore the most important developments shaping Canadian administrative law today. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ti1H00

10/07/2026

🎓 One week to go!

The countdown is officially on! In just one week, our Professional LLM students will cross the stage and celebrate this incredible milestone with their classmates, professors, friends and family.

The moment they’ve been working toward is almost here! We can’t wait to celebrate the Osgoode Professional LLM Class of 2026 and all they’ve accomplished. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4j185Uv

York University | Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

10/07/2026

The Hon. Justice Rick Libman explains why summary conviction cases, which make up the majority of matters before his court, fall within the scope of practice for licensed paralegals in Ontario. This perspective helped shape the Osgoode Certificate in Handling Summary Conviction Offence Cases, now entering its tenth iteration.

Read the blog to learn how this program supports lawyers, paralegals and other legal professionals across Canada: https://bit.ly/4keuBb2

10/06/2026

“The material cuts across professional boundaries. It provides a unique combination of that base legal understanding that you need, paired with practical advice from speakers who have seen how legal and contractual risks affect their work on the ground and can give you some strategies to mitigate against some of the risks that come up.”

Seema Lal, Trish Morrison and Marcia Oliver recently joined Osgoode's Certificate in Construction Law's advisory board. They share their experience and discuss how, while the industry has transformed dramatically, many legal issues remain consistent. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SNEJOb