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A Day in the Life of a Freelance Lawyer by Amy Grubb
Ever wonder what it is like to be a freelance lawyer (a lawyer who assists other lawyers, law firms, and in-house legal departments with their overflow legal work)? Our freelance lawyer Amy Grubb has written this informative blog post to give you a glimpse into a day in the life of a freelance lawyer: ——————————————————————————————————————————————As...
What We Learned at the “LSO Solo and Small Firm Conference: Top Tips for the 21st Century Lawyer”
Did you miss the Law Society of Ontario’s solo and small firm conference this year? We’ve attended this conference every year for the last four years and each year we are impressed with the topics and programs. This conference is always appropriately geared toward issues that solo and small...
Double Booked for Court? How Freelance Lawyers Can Help
Many lawyers are aware that freelance lawyers can assist other lawyers and law firms with legal research, drafting, due diligence and other “behind the scenes” legal work. However, that is not all we do. Freelance lawyers can also assist with in-person court appearances, discoveries, cross-examinations,...
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Toronto Lawyers: Have You Volunteered with the Pro Bono Ontario Hotline, Yet? by Erin Cowling
We all know there is a real “access to justice” issue in Canada; but not all of us know what steps we can take to change this. There is now one simple and rewarding way for you to help: volunteer with Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline. This service was launched in September 2017 and is a...
Ontario Lawyers: Are You Aware of Your New "Equality & Inclusion" CPD Requirements?
In September 2017 the Law Society of Ontario introduced changes to the continuing professional development requirements for lawyers (and paralegals), based on recommendations in the Final Report on the Challenges Faced by Racialized Licensees Working Group. The LSO now requires the completion,...