Upcoming Events
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association offers practical, timely education to support criminal defence lawyers at every stage of their careers.
We help members stay current on criminal law and sharpen their advocacy skill. Through bi-annual conferences, continuing education and other regular events, our members learn from Canada’s leading practitioners, judges and criminal justice experts.
2026 Annual CLA Women in Criminal Law Dinner
Join us at Mercatto for a strolling dinner. You will experience a unique dining experience that is comprised of a combination of passed and stationed offerings creating a casual and social dining experience. There will also be a Chef attended Gelato Sundae Station…
54th Annual Fall Conference
The 54th annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is scheduled for November 20-21, 2026. Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto The Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is Canada’s largest criminal law conference attracting more than 700 defence lawyers, judiciary, educators, reporters and…
2027 CLA Appellate Advocacy Bootcamp
This two-day course will deliver expert training on oral and written appellate advocacy for criminal lawyers seeking to improve their appellate advocacy skills. Participants will prepare in advance of the course by completing prescribed advocacy reading material as well as case material on a real homicide appeal. Participants will…
55th Annual Fall Conference
The 55th annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is scheduled for November 19-20, 2027. Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay Street, Toronto The Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is Canada’s largest criminal law conference attracting more than 700 defence lawyers, judiciary, educators, reporters and other prominent…