LAWPRO® CPD Premium Credit FAQs Details on the LAWPRO CPD Premium Credit List of qualifying programs File your Declaration

1. What is the LAWPRO CPD Premium Credit and how is it different from the Law Society CPD requirements?

LAWPRO is offering a $50 Premium Credit (to a maximum of $100) for each CPD qualifying program you complete. This program is to encourage participation in CPD programs that include risk management content. The Premium Credit is distinct from the Law Society's mandatory CPD requirements. While a CPD program may qualify for a certain number of hours toward the Law Society's annual requirements, it will not necessarily also qualify for the LAWPRO CPD Premium Credit. Click here to view LAWPRO's requirements for approving a CPD program for the CPD Premium Credit.

2. How can I qualify for the Premium Credit?

You will receive a $50 Premium Credit (to a maximum of $100) on your 2013 insurance for each CPD qualifying program you complete. In order to receive the credit, you must complete the online Declaration on LAWPRO's website by September 15, 2012.

3. Where can I find the list of qualifying programs?

A list of approved courses can be found at http://www.LAWPRO.ca/CLECredit/CLE_List.asp. Promotional literature for qualifying programs will carry the LAWPRO "seal" of approval.

4. Why does the course I attended not appear on the approved list of courses?

LAWPRO is working closely with the Law Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the County and District Law Presidents' Association (CDLPA), the County of Carleton Law Association and other local law associations, The Advocates' Society and other not-for-profit CPD providers to create programs that will qualify for the LAWPRO Premium Credit. To qualify for this credit, a course must include a risk management component and be submitted to LAWPRO for approval. To view a complete list of requirements for designation as a qualifying program, visit: http://www.LAWPRO.ca/CLECredit/default.asp.

5. I attended an approved CPD program while articling, and have now been called to the Bar. Can I claim a credit for a program I attended before I was called?

Yes, you may claim the credit as long as the approved program you attended was between September 15, 2011 and September 15, 2012.

6. Can I claim the credit if I participate in an approved program via a live webcast or the Law Society's ILN?

You can claim the credit for participating in an approved program via a live webcast or the Law Society’s ILN, provided you watch the entire program and have a copy of the program materials.

7. Can I claim the credit for past approved programs if I order a copy today or view a video replay?

You can claim the credit for reviewing an approved program on an archived webcast, CD-ROM, audio tape or video replay, provided you watch or listen to the entire program and have a copy of the program materials. On the CPD declaration form you should claim credit for a self-study review. We only keep a list of approved programs from the current CPD year. To tell if an older program was approved look for LAWPRO logo indicating CPD (or CLE prior to 2010) approval.

8. I practice outside the Toronto area and it is not convenient for me to come to Toronto for live programs. Do archived webcasts, CD-ROM, audio tapes or video replays of programs qualify for the CPD Premium Credit?

You can claim the credit for reviewing an approved program on an archived webcast, CD-ROM, audio tape or video replay, provided you watch or listen to the entire program and have a copy of the program materials. On the CPD declaration form you should claim credit for a self-study review.

9. What is the deadline to complete the CPD Declaration?

In order for the CPD Premium credit to be applied to your 2013 premium, the online CPD Declaration must be completed no later than September 15, 2012. This allows LAWPRO to include the credit on your 2013 invoice.

10. Can I apply the CPD premium credit to my Run-off or Excess policy premiums?

No, the credit can only be applied to the Standard policy premium.

11. Does the completion of the OCC modules qualify as part of the CPD Premium Credit?

Yes. Completing 3 modules of the Online COACHING Centre (OCC) also qualifies for one $50 premium credit. However, lawyers must complete three new modules each year they claim the credit.

12. If the completion of 3 OCC modules qualifies for a $50 credit, can I complete 6 modules on the OCC to qualify for the $100 CPD Premium Credit.

No, the maximum Premium Credit for completing the OCC modules is $50.

13. Can I claim credits for completing both 3 Online Coaching Centre modules?

In any given year you can claim $50 for completing 3 OCC modules.

14. If I have any further questions regarding the Online Coaching Centre (OCC) or the LAWPRO CPD Premium Credit, whom should I contact?

You may contact LAWPRO Customer Service by email at service@LAWPRO.ca or call 416-598-5899 or 1 800 410-1013.