Rescheduling Planned for 2020-2021 Ontario Bar Exams
Following the cancellation of the March 2020 bar exams the Law Society of Ontario has proceeded with additional cancellations and has also provided some information on potential rescheduling. The Law Society has published an FAQ on its website about coronavirus related changes to the lawyer licensing process. Most importantly, the June 2020 bar exams have […]
UPDATED: March 17, 2020 Solicitor Exam Cancelled
On March 13, 2020 the Law Society of Ontario confirmed that the March 17, 2020 solicitor exam was cancelled. On March 12, 2020 the Law Society of Ontario posted a statement indicating that despite coronavirus concerns the Law Society’s events, including the March 2020 licensing examinations, were proceeding as scheduled. The March 2020 barrister examination […]
Application Dates Published for 2020 Ontario Bar Exams
The Law Society of Ontario has just published the application deadline to apply to write the Ontario bar exams in 2020 and 2021. Licensing process candidates must submit their application materials to the Ontario Law Society by December 2, 2019 in order to write exams as part of the 2020-2021 process, which includes the the […]
How to get legal robes in Ontario, and when to wear them
Once the lawyer licensing process is complete candidates must still attend a call to bar ceremony to become a lawyer. In order to attend the ceremony, candidates must either purchase or rent legal robes including a black waistcoat or vest, a white wing tipped shirt, and tabs. Black shoes and black or grey pants must […]
No Major Changes to Ontario Lawyer Licensing Process
On December 10, 2018 the Ontario Law Society recently announced that it was going to keep both articling and the existing Law Practice Program (LPP) as paths to become a licensed lawyer in Ontario. Both articling and LPP program will be enhanced: the biggest change is that the Law Society has decided that work placements […]