 We previously mentioned some of the articling reforms under consideration in Ontario.
The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) is holding a townhall meeting on the articling requirements of the licensing process.
Details below.
INVITATION TO TOWN HALL MEETING, MAY 5, 2008
LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION TASK FORCE CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA’S SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM AND ARTICLING
In March 2007 the Law Society created a Task Force to examine, among other issues, the continued viability and necessity of the skills and professional responsibility component and the articling component of the Law Society’s licensing process.
The consultation report is available at:
http://www.lsuc.on.ca/latest
The Law Society is consulting with the profession to obtain its views on its proposals and options. Please join Task Force members Vern Krishna (Chair), Constance Backhouse, Carol Hartman and Laurie Pawlitza, and the Chair and Vice Chair of the Equity and Aboriginal Issues Committee, Janet Minor and Raj Anand, to discuss the report.
When: Monday, May 5, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Donald Lamont Learning Centre
The Law Society of Upper Canada
130 Queen St. West, Toronto
(Enter at east doors facing Toronto City Hall.)
Light refreshments will be served.
To attend: Space is limited and will be reserved for those who register on a first come, first served basis.
RSVP by e-mail to equity@lsuc.on.ca or by phone at 416-947-3413, or
1-800-668-7380, ext. 3413 before May 1, 2008.
The RSVP e-mail address and phone line receives confirmations for various upcoming events. Please indicate in your e-mail or phone message the date, location and time of the meeting you are attending. If registering by e-mail, please include the words, “Licensing and Accreditation Town Hall” in the subject area of your message.
