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Where lawyers can read about wellbeing, alternative ways to practice law, and other legal news
As the legal profession is changing, new ways to practice law are emerging, including the option of practicing as a freelance lawyer.
While freelance lawyering is becoming more popular across the globe and in Canada, confusion still exists over what exactly a freelance lawyer is and does. The most...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Flex Legal we’re committed to raising awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health. As lawyers, we often experience high levels of stress, and it’s essential that we prioritize our well-being. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness...
The Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body responsible for governing the legal profession in the province, is set to hold an election this month for its benchers (its Board of Directors).
Voting opens on April 19 and closes on April 29, 2023. All LSO licensees whose licenses have not been suspended...
by Erin Cowling (Founder & CEO, Flex Legal)
Over 10 years ago, I started my own non-traditional practice assisting other lawyers and law firms with their overflow legal work. I wasn’t sure what to call myself: research lawyer? contract lawyer? associate for hire? I eventually settled on “freelance...
Professional regulation may be a boring topic for some, but you only have to look back to the 2019 Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher election to realize it is not without its controversies. And while the 2019 election was arguably more contentious than past elections, it still revealed the continuing...
