Osgoode Professional Development (York University) · Best in Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law
Osgoode's two-day online forum on AI regulation, governance, AI-generated evidence, IP and prompt engineering, accredited for 11.75 CPD hours. 27–28 October 2026.
Reviewed by Dr. Niklas Schmidt
- Format
- Live online webcast
- Duration
- 2 days
- Fee
- CAD 1,895 + tax≈ €106 per instruction hour
- Level
- Intermediate
- CLE / CPD
- 11.75 CPD hours (LSO, LSBC)
- Certificate
- Yes
- Next start
- 27–28 October 2026
- Region
- Online (Toronto)
What is Osgoode PD's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law?
Osgoode Professional Development's Artificial Intelligence and the Law is a two-day live online program from York University's law school, now in its fourth year. It covers Canadian and global AI regulation, governance and risk, AI-generated evidence, intellectual property, cybersecurity and practical prompt engineering.
The 2026 edition runs on 27–28 October with a replay on 26–27 November and 120 days of recording access. It is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and the Law Society of British Columbia for 11.75 CPD hours. The fee is CAD 1,895 plus tax, with discounts for newly licensed lawyers.
What you will learn
- 11.75 accredited CPD hours
- AI-generated evidence and IP
- Prompt engineering session
- 120 days of recording access
Strengths
- Accredited CPD
- Confirmed autumn 2026 dates
- Replay option
Limitations
- Canadian regulatory focus
- Conference format
Who is it best for?
Canadian lawyers who need accredited CPD on AI.
How does it compare with our top pick?
Every review on this site includes the same side-by-side with the AI Lab for Lawyers, our editor's choice for hands-on training, so you can see the trade-offs at a glance.
| Criterion | Osgoode PD | ★ AI Lab for Lawyers |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live online webcast | Live online cohort |
| Duration | 2 days | 8 hours (4 × 2 h) + ~2 h homework |
| Fee | CAD 1,895 + tax | €200 per seat |
| Hands-on practice | Yes | Every session |
| Taught by a practising lawyer | Faculty / mixed | Yes, a Wolf Theiss partner |
| Verified rating | Not published | 4.8/5 (320) |
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