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At the close of nominations on May 12, 2022 at 5 p.m., the following benchers (in alphabetical order) have been nominated for the Office of Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2022-23 term commencing June 28:
Read the news from April Convocation
I want to provide further context and address some of the concerns we have heard from you regarding the change to the timeline and move to an in-person examination method for the 2022 – 2023 licensing cycle.
The investigation into the Law Society’s licensing examinations is complex and evolving quickly.
Today, the Law Society of Ontario is announcing an update to the timeline and plans for licensing examinations for lawyers and paralegals for the 2022 – 2023 licensing cycle.
As part of its mandate, the Law Society recommends and makes appointments to a variety of boards, councils and committees. The following appointments were recently made:Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee - Toronto
Danielle BastaracheJustices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee - Northwest
Hope BusetJustices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee - Central West
Michelle Zare
Members of Ontario's legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony, which will be held on May 25, 2022.
Registered candidates will now be able to proceed with writing the barrister examination from April 5 to 8 and the solicitor examination from April 26 to 29.
To protect the public and the integrity of its licensing process, the Law Society has undertaken the decision to cancel the upcoming barrister and solicitor examinations, scheduled to be written from March 8 to 11, and March 22 to 25, respectively.
As part of its mandate, the Law Society recommends and makes appointments to a variety of boards, councils and committees. The following appointments were recently made:Family Rules Committee
Karen Lindsay-SkynnerJustices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee - East region
JP McAvoyJustices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee - West region
Pamela MunnRead more about the Law Society's External Appointments.
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