British Columbia
CPD Requirements: The Law Society of British Columbia requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 2 in any combination of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and practice management, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by December 31. Commencing January 2019, the Law Society has introduced a carry-over model where lawyers are permitted to carry over up to six CPD credits from one year to the next. The two-hour ethics and practice management CPD requirement cannot be carried over to the following year.
Completing Your CPD Requirements with PLI: All PLI and SEC Institute's programs are eligible activities that qualify for CPD Credit. View PLI programs approved for British Columbia CPD credit.
PLI is a Pre-Approved CPD provider with the Law Society of British Columbia. Providers are required to submit applications for each program.
Attendance Reporting: Attorneys must report their own attendance to the Law Society of British Columbia. Log in to the Law Society website to report attendance. View the Law Society's guidance on Recording CPD Hours.