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Resources and supports

The Law Society provides candidates who are registered in the licensing process access to various support services and resources.

Accommodations

Candidates may request accommodation in the licensing process based on a ground listed in the Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19.

Financial assistance

The Law Society offers programs to assist candidates registered in the licensing process with payment of their licensing fees.

Tutoring

The Law Society provides access to tutoring from experienced members of the profession for those candidates who have been unsuccessful on a licensing examination.

Member Assistance Program

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a fully confidential service for all lawyers, paralegals, law students, paralegal students and judges in Ontario, as well as their family members.

Discrimination and Harassment Counsel

The Discrimination and Harassment Counsel confidentially assists anyone who may have experienced discrimination or harassment by a lawyer, paralegal or lawyer licensing candidate.

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