Family Law Basics for Paralegals and Legal Support Staff 2026







Product Type: Course

Format
Courses - Webinar
Start Date & Time
2026-06-12 9:00 AM
End Date & Time
2026-06-12 4:00 PM
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Format
Courses - Rebroadcast
Start Date & Time
2026-07-15
End Date & Time
2026-07-15 12:00 PM
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Format
Courses - Rebroadcast
Start Date & Time
2026-07-22
End Date & Time
2026-07-22 12:00 PM
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A jam-packed day that you won't want to miss!

Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
attend via webinar

—Rebroadcasts—
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.

Summer Series 2026
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Who should attend: All junior paralegals and legal support staff wishing to excel in their role; this course may also be of interest to lawyers transitioning to family practice

Learning level: Fundamental

Master the essentials of a family law career. This comprehensive course equips legal support staff and junior paralegals with the practical skills needed to thrive in a busy firm.

You will gain hands-on knowledge in document management, file organization, and desk order applications, alongside a clear overview of child and spousal support. Beyond the paperwork, you'll learn strategies for managing difficult clients, preparing for chambers, and becoming an indispensable team member.

Gain unique insights from experienced lawyers and paralegals who have successfully navigated the same daily challenges you face.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chair
David C. Halkett — McQuarrie, Surrey

Pricing
EARLY BIRD 
Register by May 15/26
Regular Price
After May 15/26
Webinar $419 $479
Webinar Articled Student $239 $239
Summer Series 2026 EARLY BIRD 
Register by June 15/26
Regular Price
After June 15/26
Rebroadcast $379 $429
Rebroadcast Articled Student $209 $209

Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?
CLEBC is committed to reducing barriers to legal education. We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility, we offer a 50% discount* to all self-identifying 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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Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.

CLEBC Program Production Manager  
Mary Kingston 
mkingston@cle.bc.ca


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