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LAWPRO® CLE Premium Credit FAQs |
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1. What is the LAWPRO CLE Premium Credit?
LAWPRO is offering a $50 Premium Credit (to a maximum of $100) for each CLE qualifying program you complete. This program is to encourage participation in CLE programs that include risk management content.
2. How can I qualify for the Premium Credit?
You will receive a $50 Premium Credit (to a maximum of $100) on your 2011 insurance for each CLE qualifying program you complete. In order to receive the credit, you must complete the online Declaration on LAWPRO's website by September 15, 2010.
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 CLE 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 CLE 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, 2009 and September 15, 2010.
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?
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 CLE declaration form you should claim credit for a self-study review.
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 CLE 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 CLE declaration form you should claim credit for a self-study review.
9. What is the deadline to complete the CLE Declaration?
In order for the CLE Premium credit to be applied to your 2011 premium, the online CLE Declaration must be completed no later than September 15, 2010. This allows LAWPRO to include the credit on your 2011 invoice.
10. Can I apply the CLE 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 CLE 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. Completing one section of the Law Society of Upper Canada's Best Practices Self-assessment Tool also qualifies for one $50 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 CLE Premium Credit.
No, the maximum Premium Credit for completing the OCC modules is $50.
13. Does the completion of the Law Society of Upper Canada's Best Practices Self-assessment Tool qualify as part of the CLE Premium Credit?
Yes. Completing one section of the Law Society of Upper Canada's Best Practices Self-assessment Tool also qualifies for a $50 premium credit.
14. Can I claim credits for completing both 3 Online Coaching Centre modules and an LSUC Self-Assessment tool?
In any given year you can claim $50 for completing 3 OCC modules and another $50 for completing one section of the LSUC SAT.
15. If I have any further questions regarding the Online Coaching Centre (OCC) or the LAWPRO CLE 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.
July 31, 2010
Real estate and civil litigation transaction levies and forms are due for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
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