The Law Society has further extended the registration and cancellation/deferral deadlines for the fall licensing examinations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWgwpQm8
Law Society of Ontario
Law Practice
Toronto, Ontario 53,330 followers
The Law Society regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario in the public interest. Since 1797.
About us
The Law Society regulates, licenses and disciplines Ontario’s lawyers and licensed paralegals pursuant to the Law Society Act and the Law Society's rules, regulations and guidelines. Created by an act of the Legislative Assembly in 1797, the Law Society of Upper Canada governs Ontario’s lawyers and paralegals in the public interest by ensuring that the people of Ontario are served by lawyers and paralegals who meet high standards of learning, competence and professional conduct. The Law Society has a duty to protect the public interest, to maintain and advance the cause of justice and the rule of law, to facilitate access to justice for the people of Ontario, and to act in a timely, open and efficient manner.
- Website
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http://lso.ca/
External link for Law Society of Ontario
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1797
- Specialties
- Regulatory body, Legal organization, Licensing and regulation of lawyers and licensed paralegals, and Public protection
Locations
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Primary
130 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N6, CA
Employees at Law Society of Ontario
Updates
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Registration is officially open for this year’s A2J Week! View the list of upcoming sessions on The Action Group on Access to Justice’s (TAG’s) website: LSO.ca/A2J #A2JWeek2024
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Join the Great Library’s CPD accredited Legislative Research Refresher. Earn 1 hour of Professionalism content while enhancing your research skills. In this virtual one-hour refresher, licensees and candidates will review the fundamentals of legislative research with one of our knowledgeable law librarians. Topics include an overview of the Ontario and federal legislative processes, effective time-saving tools and a live demonstration of common legislative research tasks. Join us on October 8. Spaces are limited. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gVWY_g-N
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This annual two-day program brings you the most important developments on what you want (and need) to know. Day One addresses the latest information on estates, trusts, and capacity/elder law litigation, while Day Two focuses on the estate solicitor's practice, including planning, administration, and advising attorneys and guardians. https://ow.ly/W7Cq50TvFPW #27ETSummit
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Your feedback is important. Share your thoughts on the Professional Regulation Committee’s report on considerations to expand the personal and business information that licensees are required to report to the Law Society and the information disclosed on the Lawyer and Paralegal Directory. Learn more and share your feedback before November 30, 2024. https://lnkd.in/g_7t_agr
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The Law Society joins licensees in celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day! For information on our French language initiatives, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7q9T3wa
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Nominations for the 2025 Law Society Awards are now open. Submit your nomination by December 13, 2024 by visiting LSO.ca/awards-nominations. Awards for lawyers include the Law Society Medal and the Laura Legge Award. Paralegals are eligible for the William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award. Both lawyers and paralegals are eligible for the J. Shirley Denison Award and the Lincoln Alexander Award. Nominations are encouraged for members from all communities, practice areas, firm sizes and regions across the province.
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Don’t miss the deadline – submit your proposal by October 23. Your research could make a difference in advancing equity and reconciliation within the legal professions. Learn more: LSO.ca/EDI
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September 30 marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a vital part of the reconciliation process, to honour the children who died at residential schools, the survivors, their families and their communities. The Law Society will be observing this important day of commemoration. All LSO operations and offices will be closed. For LSO initiatives and resources, visit https://lnkd.in/gjxVXrXQ
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Generative AI has the ability to transform the way lawyers and paralegals operate their practices and deliver legal services. The Law Society has created new resources to help you better understand and use AI effectively. Learn more in our Technology Resource Centre: LSO.ca/AI-Resources