October 20, 2025 - 5 hours
A practical guide to drafting clear, effective pleadings for Small Claims Court proceedings.
Instructors: JP Rodriguez and Dante Spadacini
$150
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Ontario Paralegal CPD Requirements & Courses (2025)
Complete your 12 CPD hours before the December 31 deadline with accredited, online courses designed for Ontario paralegals.
Important:
The courses below were recorded in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Past courses are also eligible for CPD credit if you buy them and watch them in 2024.
What Are the Paralegal CPD Requirements in Ontario?
12 CPD hours per year.
At least 3 Professionalism (incl. 1 EDI).
Up to 9 Substantive.
Understand your LSO CPD requirements:
What Are the Paralegal CPD Requirements in Ontario?
12 CPD hours per year.
At least 3 Professionalism (incl. 1 EDI).
Up to 9 Substantive.
Understand your LSO CPD requirements:
Paralegal CPD Courses – Online & On-Demand
Choose from live webinars or on-demand programs accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.
$30
Implicit Bias Plus 2025
October 28, 2025 - 1 hour (1 hour EDI)
An expanded exploration of implicit bias, its impact on legal practice, and strategies for fostering equitable client interactions.
Instructor: Antonio Urdaneta
$150
Provincial Offences Act: Key Insights
August 26, 2025 - 5 hours
A practical guide for paralegals handling Provincial Offences Act matters, with a focus on Highway Traffic Act cases, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
Instructors: J.P Rodrigues and Justin Rochester
$105
Human Rights in the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) 2025
June 19, 2025 - 3.5 hours
Master the intersection of human rights and landlord-tenant law, from advocacy to ethics, at the LTB.
Instructor: Caryma Sa'd
$150
Landlord and Tenant Litigation 2024
October 22, 2024 - 5 hours (incl. 1 hour professionalism)
A complete guide to the ins and outs of applications before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Instructor: Sarah Teal
$150
Criminal Law 101: Summary Conviction Essentials for Licensed Paralegals
May 27, 2025 - 5 hours
A practical workshop on pre-trial preparation, trial advocacy, Charter challenges, and sentencing submissions in summary conviction cases
Instructors: J.P Rodrigues and Justin Rochester
$150
Small Claims Court: A Guide to Trial Preparation 2024
October 7, 2024 - 5 hours (incl. 1 hour professionalism)
A course to guide new advocates and refresh seasoned advocates in preparing for a Small Claims Court Trial.
Instructor: JP Rodrigues and Dante Spadacini
$30
Implicit Bias 2024
September 3, 2024 - 1 hours (1 hour EDI professionalism)
An in-depth review of implicit bias.
Instructor: Antonio Urdaneta
$150
The Intersection Between Employment and Immigration Law 2024
August 1, 2024 - 5 hours
A course on topics that arise when representing corporate employers and foreign employees working for them.
Instructors: Antonio Urdaneta and Cindy Switzer
$90
Defamation in Small Claims Court 2024
June 26, 2024 - 3 hours (incl. 30 minutes professionalism)
A course about the issues related to defamation in within the Small Claims Court in Ontario.
Instructor: Caryma Sa'd
$30
Ethical Dilemmas: Setting Fees, Retainers and Collecting on Invoices 2024
April 11, 2024 - 1 hour (1 hour other professionalism)
A course examining the ethics behind setting fees, creating retainers and collecting on past due invoices.
Instructor: Chantal Desloges
$105
IRB Hearings and Appeals: Litigation and Strategies 2025
February 27, 2025 - 3.5 hours
A course on how to litigate hearings and appeals at the IRB, including the preparation of examinations and submissions.
Instructors: Chantal Desloges and Adrienne Smith
Paralegal CPD Hours for Ontario Paralegals
Ontario paralegals must complete 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each calendar year. This includes:
- 3 Professionalism hours (must be accredited, and at least 1 of these must be EDI)
- Up to 9 Substantive hours (do not require accreditation)
All CPD hours must be completed by December 31 each year. Hours are reported to the Law Society of Ontario by March 31 of the following year.
Why Paralegals Choose LPEN
- 100% online – live or on-demand options
- LSO-accredited Professionalism & EDI courses
- Expert instructors with real Ontario practice experience
- Instant certificates and invoices for easy record-keeping
Complete your Professionalism (including EDI) and Substantive hours with flexible, expert-led training. Choose from live webinars or on-demand programs accredited by the Law Society of Ontario.
FAQs: Ontario Paralegal CPD
How many CPD hours do Ontario paralegals need each year?
12 hours: 3 Professionalism (including 1 EDI) and up to 9 Substantive.
Do Professionalism and EDI hours need to be accredited?
Yes. Professionalism and EDI hours must be accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. Substantive hours do not require accreditation.
Can I complete all CPD hours online?
Yes. Both live webinars and on-demand courses are eligible when they meet LSO criteria.
What is the CPD deadline and when do I report?
Hours must be completed by December 31. Reporting is due by March 31 of the following year in your LSO Portal.
Where do LPEN courses fit into my CPD hours?
Each LPEN course clearly shows its breakdown (Substantive, Professionalism, and EDI) so you can track your requirements easily.
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Get 14.5 CPD hours, including all your LSO requirements, for $400! This all-in-one pass gives you access to top-rated courses like Human Rights in LTB, Provincial Offences Act insights, and more. Save time and money while staying compliant.
- Human Rights in LTB
Master the intersection of human rights and landlord-tenant law, from advocacy to ethics, at the LTB.
- Provincial Offences Act: Key Insights
A practical guide for paralegals handling Provincial Offences Act matters, with a focus on Highway Traffic Act cases, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
- Small Claims Court: Drafting Pleadings
A practical guide to drafting clear, effective pleadings for Small Claims Court proceedings.
- Implicit Bias Plus
An expanded exploration of implicit bias, its impact on legal practice, and strategies for fostering equitable client interactions.