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.

On October 10, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world ...
10/09/2026

On October 10, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and reflect on how we can support better mental health for all.

The Law Society is committed to supporting the well-being of licensees, candidates, law students and their dependents. In partnership with LAWPRO, we proudly support and invest in the wellbeing of the professions through the Member Assistance Program (MAP). Administered by Homewood Health, MAP provides professional help for concerns related to addictions, mental or physical health, work-life balance, career, caregiving, financial stress, family and more.

For more information about MAP and other well-being resources, visit our Well-being resource centre: https://lso.ca/lawyers/well-being-resource-centre

New: Licensees with existing trust accounts can now upload the Trust Account Authorization Form through the Reporting Tr...
10/09/2026

New: Licensees with existing trust accounts can now upload the Trust Account Authorization Form through the Reporting Trust Accounts tile in LSO Connects.

For trust accounts that existed before May 1, 2026, the deadline to submit is March 31, 2027. For new trust accounts, authorization must be provided within 30 days. This requirement supports timely responses to fraud, misappropriation and other forms of trust account mismanagement.

Learn more: https://lso.ca/about-lso/initiatives/trust-account-management-and-enforcement-project/trust-account-authorization-requirement

Nominations for the 2027 Law Society Awards are now open. Submit your nomination by December 11, 2026 by visiting https:...
10/09/2026

Nominations for the 2027 Law Society Awards are now open. Submit your nomination by December 11, 2026 by visiting https://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.

The Certified Specialist designation recognizes paralegals who have met established standards of experience, knowledge a...
10/08/2026

The Certified Specialist designation recognizes paralegals who have met established standards of experience, knowledge and professional practice. Apply now to receive your Small Claims Court designation! Apply today: LSO.ca/certified-specialists

À l'occasion de la Semaine de l'accès à la justice 2026, Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario et...
10/08/2026

À l'occasion de la Semaine de l'accès à la justice 2026, Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario et le Barreau de l'Ontario vous invitent à leur cocktail de réseautage; une soirée conviviale réunissant des professionnelles et professionnels du droit ainsi que des étudiantes et étudiants en droit.

Que vous soyez avocate ou avocat, parajuriste, étudiante ou étudiant en droit, membre de la magistrature ou autre professionnel(le) du milieu juridique, joignez-vous à nous après le travail pour un moment d'échanges autour d'un verre et de bouchées.

Il s'agit d'une excellente occasion de rencontrer des collègues, de partager des idées, de développer votre réseau professionnel et de contribuer au dynamisme de la communauté juridique bilingue de l'Ontario.

Le 26 octobre de 17 h 30 à 20 h
WeirFoulds LLP – 66 rue Wellington Ouest

Inscrivez-vous maintenant : https://www.ajefo.ca/evenement/cocktail-de-reseautage-2026-toronto/
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To celebrate Access to Justice Week 2026, Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario and the Law Society of Ontario invite you to join us for a networking cocktail reception, a friendly evening bringing together legal professionals and law students.

Whether you are a lawyer, paralegal, law student, member of the judiciary or another legal professional, join us after work for drinks and appetizers. It's a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, grow your professional network and help strengthen Ontario's bilingual legal community.

October 26 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
WeirFoulds LLP - 66 Wellington St W

Register at https://www.ajefo.ca/evenement/cocktail-de-reseautage-2026-toronto/

The Law Society’s Human Rights Award will be granted for devotion to the advancement of human rights and the rule of law...
10/07/2026

The Law Society’s Human Rights Award will be granted for devotion to the advancement of human rights and the rule of law over a long term or for a single outstanding act of service. Make a nomination online at: LSO.ca/human-rights-award

Registration is now open for a variety of free, CPD-accredited, virtual programs for lawyers, paralegals, the justice se...
10/07/2026

Registration is now open for a variety of free, CPD-accredited, virtual programs for lawyers, paralegals, the justice sector and Ontarians. Find out more at LSO.ca/A2J

All licensees in private practice are required to develop & maintain a client contingency plan. We’ve developed videos, ...
10/05/2026

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

Lawyers with a Certified Specialist designation have met high standards of experience and knowledge in a specific practi...
10/05/2026

Lawyers with a Certified Specialist designation have met high standards of experience and knowledge in a specific practice area.

Use the Law Society of Ontario's Directory of Certified Specialists to quickly find a lawyer with recognized expertise and connect directly with them: LSO.ca/directory-of-certified-specialists

Shared Pathways: Legal Education About Indigenous Ontario is now available in English and French – at no cost to you. Th...
10/05/2026

Shared Pathways: Legal Education About Indigenous Ontario is now available in English and French – at no cost to you. This course is mandatory for all lawyers and paralegals. Find out more about the course, the requirement and CPD incentives: LSO.ca/shared-pathways

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