Law Society of Ontario
The Law Society of Ontario is the regulatory body governing over 61,000 lawyers and 11,000 licensed paralegals in the province of Ontario.
Company facts
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- Canada
- CEO
- Priya Bhatia (Acting CEO)
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Law Society of Ontario is the regulatory body governing over 61,000 lawyers and 11,000 licensed paralegals in the province of Ontario. Established in 1797, its core mission is to ensure the public interest by upholding high standards of competence, professional conduct, and access to justice within the legal profession. The Law Society achieves this through licensing, regulation, and disciplinary processes, operating under the Law Society Act and related guidelines. Professionals joining the Law Society will contribute to an organization dedicated to maintaining the rule of law and facilitating a just legal system for all Ontarians.