Accredited training for lawyers

Family law cases involving violence against women are complicated, time-consuming, stressful, challenging, and can be dangerous for both the client and her lawyer. To support lawyers’ work in this area, Luke’s Place offers online training, “Effective Lawyering with Clients Leaving Abusive Relationships”. Designed for family law lawyers in Ontario, this 3-hour course is CPD accredited…

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Upcoming webinar on emergency motions

In times of crisis, women fleeing abusive situations often require immediate family court orders to ensure the safety of themselves and their children. One way to do this is by filing an emergency motion, also known as an “ex parte” motion. Luke’s Place will be covering this topic at an upcoming CLEO webinar on Tuesday, October…

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After She Leaves: Family law online training

Our After She Leaves self-directed online course looks at the legal issues and challenges a woman may encounter after she leaves an abusive relationship and becomes involved in the family court system. This multi-module course is designed for Ontario service providers who support survivors. It is especially helpful for individuals new to the work. However,…

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