Law Society of Ontario

Law Society of Ontario The Law Society regulates, licenses and disciplines Ontario’s lawyers and licensed paralegals

Created by an act of the Legislative Assembly in 1797, the Law Society of Upper Canada governs Ontario’s legal professionals 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.

All licensees in private practice are required to develop & maintain a client contingency plan. We’ve developed videos, ...
06/01/2026

All licensees in private practice are required to develop & maintain a client contingency plan. We’ve developed videos, checklists and optional templates to assist you. Learn more: LSO.ca/contingency-plans

Please join us on June 3 for our annual National AccessAbility Week program.Attendees will gain insight into the evolvin...
06/01/2026

Please join us on June 3 for our annual National AccessAbility Week program.

Attendees will gain insight into the evolving discussion around MAiD, the role of MAiD within international human rights law, and lessons emerging from other jurisdictions.

More details and RSVP: LSO.ca/events

June is Pride Month, an opportunity to center the voices and experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. As we celebrate th...
06/01/2026

June is Pride Month, an opportunity to center the voices and experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. As we celebrate the community’s strength and resilience, Pride Month is also an ongoing call for equity and justice as many continue to have their rights threatened and face barriers in their work and personal lives.

We hope you will join us later this month for our annual Pride Month program. More details to follow at LSO.ca/events

The Great Library’s online research guides provide licensees with a starting point for legal research. Get step-by-step ...
05/28/2026

The Great Library’s online research guides provide licensees with a starting point for legal research. Get step-by-step guidance on conducting primary and secondary law research, and discover curated, reliable resources on popular topics.

Some of the guides on offer include:

• Research 101: How to Find Forms and Precedents
• Family Law Research Guide
• On the Web: Where to Find Canadian Legislation

Find these and many more at greatguides.lso.ca

It is important to keep your employment and practice information current in LSO Connects as this information impacts you...
05/27/2026

It is important to keep your employment and practice information current in LSO Connects as this information impacts your work status, annual fee and other administrative requirements. You can update this information in the business relationships section. To learn more, visit LSO.ca/about-your-licence

The Law Society sends important information to licensees via email. If you haven’t heard from us for a while, check your...
05/27/2026

The Law Society sends important information to licensees via email. If you haven’t heard from us for a while, check your junk, spam or other non-primary folders to make sure you aren’t missing our communications.

Tonight! At 5 p.m. tune in to the 2026 Law Society Awards ceremony. The webcast link is now available on this page: LSO....
05/27/2026

Tonight! At 5 p.m. tune in to the 2026 Law Society Awards ceremony. The webcast link is now available on this page: LSO.ca/2026AwardsEvent

Tune in on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. to watch the 2026 Law Society Awards ceremony. The webcast link will be available...
05/25/2026

Tune in on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. to watch the 2026 Law Society Awards ceremony. The webcast link will be available here, on the day of: LSO.ca/2026AwardsEvent

If you missed Doors Open this year, we invite you to tour Osgoode Hall this summer. Join one of our summer tours, taking...
05/25/2026

If you missed Doors Open this year, we invite you to tour Osgoode Hall this summer. Join one of our summer tours, taking place Monday to Friday throughout July and August. Learn more: LSO.ca/summer-tours

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