Provide your Feedback on Substantive Law Professional Development
You are invited to complete a brief five-minute survey to provide your feedback and experience with substantive law competence and continuing professional development (CPD). The survey will be open until midnight on Thursday, Nov. 20, and any responses provided will be kept anonymous and confidential.
The Law Society is increasingly receiving feedback regarding substantive law competence concerns from the judiciary, Benchers, lawyers and other legal stakeholders. Traditionally, the Law Society has left substantive law learning opportunities to other legal stakeholders; however, given the increase in feedback we are receiving, we want to better understand if we can collaborate in this space or find other ways to have a positive impact.
We do not intend to duplicate existing efforts, as a lot of excellent work is already being done for substantive law competence. But we do believe it’s important to have a clear understanding of any gaps to see if there is a meaningful way that we can contribute.
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
- internationally trained lawyers;
- newer lawyers (five years or less since call to the bar);
- lawyers who have recently transitioned or are planning to transition from one practice area to another; and
- lawyers currently practising in an area of law that changes regularly.
Each of these areas present unique challenges related to substantive law and your opinions are valuable as we explore this topic.
At the end of the survey, respondents have the option to enter for a chance to win a free course from the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) (some exclusions may apply).
View the survey for more information and to provide your feedback. If you have any further questions, please contact our Education department.