Clear writing. Powerful advocacy.
Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
attend via webinar
Please note: This course will not be added to Courses on Demand. Courses involving professional speakers and skills-based workshops generally do not get added to Courses on Demand.
Who should attend: New lawyers and experienced lawyers who draft any type of legal document (including wills, contracts, correspondence, corporate, and court documents) and want their writing to be clear and concise while still reflecting the critical terms
Learning level: All levels
Transform your legal drafting—and your practice—in one game-changing session. In today's legal landscape, clarity isn't just preferred—it's expected. Plain language is a core component of being an effective, ethical, and impactful lawyer. Courts demand it, clients appreciate it, and colleagues respect it. That's where plain language becomes your secret weapon.
After taking this course, you will:
- Elevate Your Credibility: Clear language signals precision and confidence, positioning you as a forward-thinking legal pro.
- Enhance Client Outcomes: Empower clients with documents they actually understand—fewer questions, better compliance, and build trust and strengthen client relations.
- Mitigate Risk: Avoid costly disputes by eliminating ambiguity and plugging the loopholes that vague language creates.
- Boost Efficiency: Save time with faster reviews, fewer errors, and leaner workflows, allowing you to do more work and maximize billings.
- Futureproof Your Practice: Regulatory bodies and courts increasingly favour transparency—stay ahead of the curve.
- Stand Out from the Crowd: In pitches, courtrooms, and negotiations, clarity cuts through noise.
Instructor Douglas Peterson will share practical tips, provide exercises to get you started, and refer you to invaluable resources. The concepts apply to all areas of legal writing: contracts, wills, corporate documents, correspondence, and court documents.
Ready to revolutionize your writing? Join us for The Power of Plain Language in Legal Drafting—and lead the change toward a more efficient, ethical, and client-centred legal practice.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructor
Douglas H. Peterson — Parlee McLaws LLP, Edmonton
Pricing
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EARLY BIRD
Register by Sept. 19/25 |
Regular Price
After Sept. 19/25 |
| Webinar |
$559 |
$639 |
| Student Webinar |
$319 |
$319 |
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Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more.
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CLEBC Programs Coordinator
Jessica Hodgins
jhodgins@cle.bc.ca