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PREP Tuition Adjustment Effective September 2026
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 PREP through the Law Society of BC’s adoption of the program,
Upcoming Information Sessions
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. Ready to
Law Society of BC Adopts PREP as Bar Admissions Training Program for September 2026
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 review and consideration by LSBC Benchers and leadership and the adoption of
Important Update on Law Society Subsidy Payments
Please be aware that the process to secure the PREP tuition fee subsidy payment has changed. Students registered with the Law Societies of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Nova Scotia Barristers Society will continue to receive a subsidy as per the table below: Jurisdiction Tuition Fee without Subsidy* Law Society Subsidy Subsidized Tuition Fee* Alberta,
PREP 2025 information Session Recording
On Friday, February 28, CPLED staff hosted an informative webinar on the upcoming 2025 Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) schedules, discussing both the standard and accelerated PREP intakes. We invite you to review the session recording by clicking this link.
How CPLED Student Services Can Help Firms in Articling Recruitment
Did you know CPLED supports law students in finding articling and summer positions? And this also means helping firms find articling and summer students. Through the Student Services department, CPLED helps law students search for summer and articling jobs that will support them in their quest to be called to the Bar in Alberta, Manitoba,
2023/2024 Year in Review
In March 2024, the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) proudly celebrated two decades of providing innovative pre-Bar call legal education. This significant milestone reflects the dedication and hard work of our Board of Directors, staff, and partners, showcasing our commitment to excellence and the positive impact we’ve made in the legal community. A
CPLED Board of Director Announcements
The CPLED community is pleased to announce significant changes in its Board of Directors, effective September 25, 2024. Kris Dangerfield has concluded her tenure after serving on the CPLED Board since October 2018. During her remarkable time on the Board, Kris provided visionary leadership, fostering collaboration among law societies and students across jurisdictions. Her commitment
Introducing a New Pilot Mentorship Program – PREP Connect
Empower the Next Generation of Lawyers by Sharing Your Expertise and Experience – Become a PREP Connect Mentor The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot mentorship program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for candidates of the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP).
Announcing Exciting Updates to the Legal Research and Writing (LRW) Course Based on Student Feedback
Calgary, Alberta (August 6, 2024) – The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED), a pre-Bar call legal education leader, is excited to announce updates to one of our cornerstone courses, the Legal Research and Writing (LRW) course. These updates reflect our commitment to providing exceptional legal education experiences that align with student needs and