Links
We have collected a number of websites relevant to the proposed policy change for the Law Society of Upper Canada. Enjoy!
Recent developments
- Canada Law from Abroad
- UK-based organization advocating for changes to Canada's rules for foreign law degree accreditation.
- Bill 124 (Legislative Assembly of Ontario)
- An Act to provide for fair registration practices in Ontario's regulated professions.
- Siadat v. Ontario College of Teachers
- Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision regarding the Ontario College of Teachers' refusal to certify the qualifications of an Iranian teacher living in Canada as a refugee. The judgment's language is sufficiently broad that it may affect the accreditation process for foreign-trained lawyers.
- A Hollow Threat [PDF copy available here]
- Globe and Mail article by John G. Kelly advocating for the liberalization of Canada's system of accreditation for foreign-trained lawyers.
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
Law Society of Upper Canada
- About the Society, Law Society Mandate
- Licensing Process
- Licensing Process Information Bulletin For 2006 Law School Graduates (PDF)
Law Schools Admissions Council
American Bar Association
- ABA 's Role in the Accreditation Process
- Standards for Approval of Law Schools – Program of Legal Education
Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)
Legal Education Society of Alberta
Provincial Law Societies
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon