Policy
A revised CPD policy will be submitted for consideration and approval during the 2020-21 LSN AGM.
- October 13, 2020 Memo to Membership re: Changes to Policy to allow flexibility during Covid-19 related restrictions.
- Current applicable CPD Policy
- List of Compiled 2020 Professional Development events
Download the Description of Types of Activities.
November 26, 2020 Special Meeting - Take note of new activities now included in recognized activities:
- Moot Court (Coaching or Judging) 3 credits per hour of coaching or judging; 3 hours max
- Pro Bono (LSN Access to Justice Program) 1 credit per hour of pro bono; 3 hours max
- Read the special meeting-related memo and resolution: Inuktitut; English
Unrestricted Self Study | 1 credit per hour | 2 hours maximum |
Restricted Self Study | 1 credit per hour | 2 hours maximum |
Group Study | 1 credit per hour | Unlimited |
Educational Training | 1 credit per hour | Unlimited |
Teaching of a Course | 3 credits per hour taught | Unlimited |
Invited Speaker - Law-Related Event | 2 credits per hour of presentation | Unlimited |
Nunavut Official Language Training | 1 credit per hour | 1 hour maximum |
Reporting Requirements, Monitoring and Compliance
Requirement | Applicability to type of membership | Sanction for non-compliance during Pilot Project period | Sanction for non compliance after Pilot Project period |
Self-reporting: Complete Appendix B with annual membership renewal forms by January 31 of each year | All members (including newly called lawyers and inactive members). | N/A | Administrative suspension |
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of recognized CPD activities. | All members except newly called lawyers and inactive members. | Non compliance for lack of activities: A member must provide a written explanation of his or her effort in attempting to fulfill requirements. | Administrative suspension. |
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