Law Society of Ontario

FOLA’s submission regarding the Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public

FOLA raises significant concerns in response to the Law Society of Ontario’s Consultation regarding “Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public”, submitted…

FOLA’s Submission on the LSO’s Family Legal Services Provider License Proposal

In advance of the February 2022 Convocation, FOLA, The Advocates’ Society, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and Family Lawyers Association have issued a Joint Communiqué on the…

FOLA’s Submission on Mandatory Minimum Compensation for Licensing Candidates

In April 2022, Convocation confirmed a policy of mandatory minimum compensation for articling and other experiential training positions. The decision follows a debate and input…

FOLA Submission to the LSO’s Competence Task Force

NEW COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK In May 2022, Convocation considered the Competency Task Force’s report and approved a new Competency Framework which includes:  Read FOLA’s Statement regarding the LSO’s…

FOLA Submissions on the LSO’s Mandatory Succession Planning Consultation

The Professional Regulation Committee’s consultation report: Mandatory Succession Planning was included as an information item at the June 2022 Convocation. The Consultation period ended on November 30th.…

FOLA’s Submission to the LSO Regarding the Dialogue on Licensing  Download File