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2025 LSO Update: Sole Practitioners in Ontario Must Complete New "Foundations of Sole Practice" Course
Starting this year,  all lawyers or paralegals in Ontario registering as a sole practitioner for the first time must complete the Foundations of Sole Practice course. The Law Society of Ontario designed the online program to address key areas that often lead to complaints or negligence claims.  KEY...
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Family Legal Services Provider Program: A Solution for Access to Justice?
Are you aware of the new Family Legal Services Provider  license for paralegals at the LSO?  Below we discuss the new FLSP program: Starting in 2025 paralegals, after completing a specialized program, may seek authorization from the Law Society of Ontario to become a  Family...
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Freelance Lawyers in Canada: Transforming Legal Practice
Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, we at Flex Legal are excited about the opportunities ahead to continue transforming how legal services are delivered across Canada. By connecting law firms and hiring lawyers with freelance lawyers, we enable a more flexible, fulfilling, and efficient way of practicing...
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2024: A Year of Growth, Flexibility, and Gratitude at Flex Legal Network
Reflecting with gratitude on a year of growth and flexibility at Flex Legal.
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Fighting Burnout in the Legal Profession (And How Freelance Lawyers Can Help)
Let’s face it: being a lawyer is stressful. From billable hours to constant client demands, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. With all the pressures in the legal world today, it’s no surprise that burnout is affecting more lawyers than ever. In fact, lawyer burnout has become one...