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.
Specialties
Regulatory body, Legal organization, Licensing and regulation of lawyers and licensed paralegals, Public protection
New hires at The Law Society of Upper Canada
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Expect to be called to Ontario Bar January 2013
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De Castro Law Firm, Associate
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The Law Society of Upper Canada Activity on LinkedIn
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The Law Society of Upper Canada has a new Expect to be called to Ontario Bar January 2013
Barbara Leiterman is now Expect to be called to Ontario Bar January 2013
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The Law Society of Upper Canada has a new Director of Professional Discipline and Prosecutor
Jennifer Cooper is now Director of Professional Discipline and Prosecutor
