Law Society of Ontario

FOLA Submission to LSO regarding Indigenous Cultural Training Course

The LSO issued a Call for Comment regarding a proposed Indigenous Cultural Training Course, click here to access the website. Click here to access FOLA’s…

FOLA letter to LSO Treasurer urging release of O’Connor Report

On March 11, 2025 FOLA wrote to the LSO Treasurer regarding the disclosure of reports, including the O’Connor Report, surrounding the Diana Miles controversy. Click…

FOLA’s submission regarding LSO’s Proposed Governance Reforms

FOLA submitted comments to the LSO regarding proposed governance reforms on January 31, 2025. Click here to download the PDF.

FOLA’s submission regarding the Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public

FOLA raises significant concerns in response to the Law Society of Ontario’s Consultation regarding “Increased Transparency on Licensee Reporting and Disclosure to the Public”, submitted…

FOLA’s Submission on the LSO’s Family Legal Services Provider License Proposal

In advance of the February 2022 Convocation, FOLA, The Advocates’ Society, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and Family Lawyers Association have issued a Joint Communiqué on the…

FOLA’s Submission on Mandatory Minimum Compensation for Licensing Candidates

In April 2022, Convocation confirmed a policy of mandatory minimum compensation for articling and other experiential training positions. The decision follows a debate and input…

FOLA Submission to the LSO’s Competence Task Force

NEW COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK In May 2022, Convocation considered the Competency Task Force’s report and approved a new Competency Framework which includes:  Read FOLA’s Statement regarding the LSO’s…

FOLA Submissions on the LSO’s Mandatory Succession Planning Consultation

The Professional Regulation Committee’s consultation report: Mandatory Succession Planning was included as an information item at the June 2022 Convocation. The Consultation period ended on November 30th.…

FOLA’s Submission to the LSO Regarding the Dialogue on Licensing  Download File