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OC-62329-01The roles and responsibilities carried out by legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on May 26, 2023 as part of our Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff program.
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OC-62321Even the most routine law office tasks can lead to liability and legal jeopardy. In this presentation, summer students, articling students, and junior lawyers will review their legal responsibilities when commissioning and notarizing documents. Gain a greater understanding of common traps and how to avoid them in your practice. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 8, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 8 minutes.
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OC-62333In this webinar, Paul Unger, national speaker, and author of Tame the Digital Chaos, will teach methodologies to achieve focus and take back control of your day and upcoming weeks and months. Consider how you use Microsoft Outlook and other tools to manage email, tasks, deadlines, and statute dates. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 17, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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OC-62308-06This panel discussion provides a candid exploration of strategies that legal support staff can utilize when navigating relationship and communication challenges in the workplace. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 46 minutes.
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OC-62308-05Legal project management is the application of conventional project management strategies, techniques, and tools to the legal services context. This presentation introduces the concept and provides examples of ways to use its principles to enhance efficiency in corporate and commercial transactions. It also provides strategies that legal support staff can utilize in their day-to-day work. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on February 9, 2023 as part of our Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff program. Total running time is 48 minutes.
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OC-61975-03In this presentation, Dale Barrie provides an overview of the Alberta courts and how to research and cite case law. A bonus video is also included. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 17, 2015.
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OC-61975-02In this presentation, Shaunna Mireau discusses the legislative process, where to find legislation, and how to search specific legislation. A bonus video is also included.This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on November 17, 2015.
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OC-61975-01In this presentation, Karen McDougall provides an introduction to legal research for legal support staff.
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OC-62320There are plenty of opportunities for lawyers to engage in media relations, whether it’s helping a client through a crisis or providing insight regarding legislative changes. This presentation explores business development topics with respect to media relations. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 25, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour, 3 minutes.
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OC-62317Determining whether a client has capacity to retain and instruct counsel is an essential part of a lawyer’s professional responsibilities. This presentation explores the legal tests for (1) capacity to retain legal counsel, and (2) enforceability of a retainer agreement where the client’s capacity is at issue. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 11, 2023. Total running time is 1 hour.
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OC-62315Digital transformation plays an important role in enabling and sustaining long term business success. This presentation discusses key elements of the “world of digital” that can be utilized by law firms when transforming, including what a digital transformation is and what to consider when undertaking a digital transformation. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 18, 2023 Total running time is 1 hour, 7 minutes.
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OC-62310This webinar explores the key principles of legal analysis and statutory interpretation. Topics include applying the IRAC method, citing legal sources, and starting your own precedent library. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 17, 2023. Total running time is 44 minutes.
