About The Law Society of Ontario:

The Law Society regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario in the public interest. 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 act in a timely, open and efficient manner.



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Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380 ext. 3465
Telephone: 416-947-3465
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Nov 03, 2022, 15:42 ET Decisions rendered in investigation into cheating

TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Decisions in the investigation into cheating on the Law Society's November 2021 barrister and solicitor online licensing examinations have been made in relation to most...

Nov 01, 2022, 12:36 ET Ontario's seventh annual Access to Justice week successfully engages attendees and ignites conversation about the legal needs of Canadians

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The seventh annual Access to Justice Week (A2J Week) in Ontario took place from October 24 to 28, featuring a series of programs centered on Access to Justice Counts:...

Oct 27, 2022, 12:39 ET Law Society Board approves 2023 budget focused on public interest obligations, transformation and efficiencies

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Law Society of Ontario's governing body (Convocation) approved the organization's 2023 budget. This budget marks a return to regular business operations...

Oct 24, 2022, 12:53 ET Access to Justice Week - Access to Justice Counts: Using data to address the legal needs of Ontarians - free programming open to legal professionals and the public

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - This morning, Law Society of Ontario Treasurer Jaqueline Horvat launched the seventh annual Access to Justice Week (A2J) in Ontario with a sunrise ceremony led by...

Oct 19, 2022, 16:19 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Ontario's Access to Justice Week offers programming focused on addressing the legal needs of Ontarians - open to legal professionals and the public

TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend Ontario's seventh annual Access to Justice (A2J) Week from October 24 to 28, featuring a diverse offering of virtual...

Oct 19, 2022, 16:18 ET Canada's Access to Justice Week 2022

Access to Justice Counts: Using data to address the legal needs of Canadians TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2022 /CNW/ - The third annual National Access to Justice Week is taking place from October 24 to 28 with ...

Oct 17, 2022, 11:07 ET Ontario paralegals and lawyers: How to run as a candidate and vote in the 2023 bencher election

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Ontario paralegals and lawyers will elect 45 licensees to serve as benchers at the Law Society of Ontario until 2027. Nomination period for bencher candidates: Oct. 17, ...

Sep 29, 2022, 10:17 ET The Advocates' Society, the Indigenous Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario publish 1st Supplement to the Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - The Advocates' Society, the Indigenous Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario are pleased to announce the release of the 1st Supplement to the Guide for...

Jul 15, 2022, 09:19 ET Update on investigation into cheating on lawyer licensing examinations

TORONTO, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The ongoing investigation into cheating on the November 2021 barrister and solicitor licensing examinations reached an important milestone this week. Based on...

Jun 28, 2022, 12:38 ET Law Society seeks feedback: How to support legal professionals with succession planning

TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Professional Regulation Committee has launched a consultation process to obtain feedback on a recommendation from the Trustee Services Working Group to implement a...

Jun 28, 2022, 07:00 ET Law Society presented honorary LLDs to eight exemplary individuals

TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario honored several distinguished individuals with a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Call to the Bar ceremonies held earlier ...

Jun 15, 2022, 18:25 ET Jacqueline Horvat elected as Treasurer of Law Society of Ontario

TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario's governing board today elected Jacqueline Horvat as Treasurer for the 2022-23 term. The Treasurer is the top-elected official of the Law...

Jun 02, 2022, 12:00 ET Law Society Call to the Bar Ceremonies this month

TORONTO, June 2, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario will host eight Call to the Bar Ceremonies over the next few weeks. At each ceremony, a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) will be...

May 26, 2022, 14:58 ET Law Society's new framework enhances career-long competence of lawyers and paralegals and responds to Ontarian's legal needs

TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society's Board of Directors (Convocation) has approved several initiatives that enhance the career-long competence of lawyers and paralegals, protect the public ...

May 25, 2022, 12:42 ET Law Society of Ontario sues NCA Exam Guru

TORONTO, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario has commenced a civil action against NCA Exam Guru and its principal, Aamer Chaudhry. NCA Exam Guru offers preparation courses for licensing...

May 24, 2022, 09:39 ET Media Advisory - 2022 Law Society Awards: Recognizing Excellence

TORONTO, May 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Members of Ontario's legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society...

Apr 13, 2022, 19:42 ET Law Society provides update on investigation into licensing examinations

TORONTO, April 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The investigation into the Law Society's licensing examinations is complex and evolving quickly. There are strong indications that examination content has been...

Apr 07, 2022, 11:25 ET Update for the 2022 - 2023 licensing examinations cycle

TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Law Society of Ontario is announcing an update to the timeline and plans for licensing examinations for lawyers and paralegals for the 2022 – 2023 licensing...

Mar 21, 2022, 10:10 ET Law Society announces 2022 award recipients

TORONTO, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Members of Ontario's legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society...

Mar 12, 2022, 16:22 ET New dates for March barrister and solicitor examinations announced

TORONTO, March 12, 2022 /CNW/ - One week after the cancellation of the March barrister and solicitor examinations, originally scheduled to be written from March 8 to 11 and March 22 to 25,...

Mar 05, 2022, 15:37 ET Licensing examinations cancelled to protect public interest and integrity of examination process

TORONTO, March 5, 2022 /CNW/ - To protect the public and the integrity of its licensing process, the Law Society has undertaken the decision to cancel the upcoming barrister and solicitor...

Dec 17, 2021, 09:05 ET Law Society aims to combat money laundering & terrorist financing

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - On January 1, 2022, new by-law amendments which are intended to combat money laundering and terrorist financing come into effect. These changes will align the...

Dec 06, 2021, 11:03 ET Law Society taking custody of businesses operated by Benito Zappia

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The legal services business of revoked paralegal Benito Zappia is subject to trusteeship orders of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The Law Society was appointed...

Nov 22, 2021, 13:11 ET Media Advisory : Law Society presents honorary LLD to renowned expert in advocacy and leader in judicial education: The Honourable John I. Laskin

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - At the November 26, 2021 Convocation meeting the Law Society will present a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) to the Honourable John I. Laskin, a renowned...

Nov 04, 2021, 14:08 ET Ontario's sixth annual Access to Justice Week demonstrates the professions' commitment to advancing access to justice

TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - The sixth annual Access to Justice Week (A2J Week) in Ontario took place from October 25 to 29, featuring a series of virtual programs centered on the themes of...

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