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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.

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada. On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeal ruled that women should be in...
10/16/2026

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada. On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeal ruled that women should be included in the legal definition of “persons”, marking a significant step forward for gender equality.

The Law Society is committed to supporting women legal professionals in Ontario. Whether you are a lawyer, paralegal, student or licensing candidate, our Women’s Resource Centre is here to guide you through the phases of your career with ideas, tips and information for action.

Learn more: LSO.ca/womens-resource-centre

A Certified Specialist designation signals to potential clients, and colleagues in the legal professions, that your in-d...
10/15/2026

A Certified Specialist designation signals to potential clients, and colleagues in the legal professions, that your in-depth knowledge and accomplishments are recognized by the Law Society of Ontario. 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 (A...
10/15/2026

À l'occasion de la Semaine de l'accès à la justice 2026, Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario (AJEFO) 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 (AJEFO) 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 Human Rights Award nomination deadline of December 11 is fast approaching! Please submit your nomination online at L...
10/14/2026

The Human Rights Award nomination deadline of December 11 is fast approaching! Please submit your nomination online at LSO.ca/human-rights-award

Licensees with grade nine students in their lives are invited to attend our annual Take Our Kids to Work Day program. No...
10/14/2026

Licensees with grade nine students in their lives are invited to attend our annual Take Our Kids to Work Day program.

November 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. - online or in person at Osgoode Hall.

This year’s program offers students an exciting, behind the scenes look at how the legal system works in real life. Join us for a dynamic mock courtroom hearing based on driving-related laws, bringing legal concepts to life in an interactive and relatable way.

Register now: https://lso.ca/news-events/events/events-2026/take-our-kids-to-work-day-2026

Registration is now open for a variety of free, CPD-accredited, virtual programs for lawyers, paralegals, the justice se...
10/13/2026

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

Please join us on October 21 for our annual Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month program. In a rapidly changing gl...
10/13/2026

Please join us on October 21 for our annual Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month program.

In a rapidly changing global trading landscape, marked by shifting trade policies, evolving tariffs, and the realignment of supply chains, Canada's commercial relationships with Latin America have taken on renewed strategic importance.

Join us for engaging discussion that brings together leaders from the business community, trade and investment promotion, and private practice to discuss how Canadian businesses and legal professionals can navigate this new environment and strengthen economic ties with the region.

More details and RSVP: LSO.ca/events

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.

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