Recommendation to End LPP Causes Controversy September 28, 2016 A Law Society committee’s report recommending the termination of the Law Practice Program has raised concerns over the future of the licensing process, The Globe and Mail reports.
LSUC Releases Key Reports on Licensing and Diversity in the Legal Profession September 28, 2016 The Law Society of Upper Canada has released two key reports on topics of interest to members of the OBA.
Updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Use September 28, 2016 Please note the Ontario Bar Association has updated it’s Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use and Disclaimer.
Marni Dicker on Why the LPP Should Continue September 26, 2016 In a Law Times editorial, Marni Dicker, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Infrastructure Ontario, offers her views on why the Law Practice Program should continue.
LPP Proponents Respond to Recommendation to Scrap Program September 26, 2016 Law Practice Program supporters question aspects of the Law Society’s report recommending an end to the program.
OBA President David Sterns Presses for Updated Justice System September 22, 2016 In a National Post article, OBA President David Sterns discusses the difficulties with Ontario’s largely paper-based justice system and presses for the implementation of technology.
LPP Grads Grade Program’s Particulars September 20, 2016 Two lawyers who completed Ryerson’s Law Practice Program grade aspects of the articling alternative and share their experiences.
LSUC Committee Suggests Ending LPP September 19, 2016 A report from a Law Society of Upper Canada committee recommends ending the Law Practice Program following the completion of its three-year pilot, Law Times reports.
Law Society to Review LPP September 12, 2016 The Law Society of Upper Canada will soon begin a review of the Law Practice Program to evaluate its viability.
OBA Award Winner Geza Banfai Featured in the Daily Commercial News September 12, 2016 Geza Banfai, recipient of the 2016 OBA Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law, has been featured in the Daily Commercial News following his award win.