Lawyer
Working in Ontario
Lawyers are regulated in Ontario by The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). If you are an internationally trained lawyer, you can contact LSUC to find out how you can become licensed to practise law in Ontario.
Tools and Information
The Ontario Government has partnered with The Law Society of Upper Canada to create a career map for internationally trained lawyers. The career map explains in detail every step of the registration process including language requirements, industry trends, labour market conditions, the credential assessment process, licensing fees and other important information.
Getting Help
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions without duplicating what they have already learned.
Catholic Immigration Centre
Alternative Careers for Internationally Trained Legal Professionals
This program helps internationally educated legal professionals by offering occupation-specific language training, workshops, mentorship, volunteer opportunities and employment counselling.
DID YOU KNOW?
Global Experience Ontario helps internationally trained and educated individuals in regulated non-health professions find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario.
Website: www.cic.ca/services-ilp-e.php
Telephone: 613-232-9634 ext 418
Email: arber@cic.ca
Location: Ottawa
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Bridge Training Program for Internationally Trained Lawyers
This program helps internationally educated lawyers by preparing them to obtain licensure and to practice law in Ontario. The program includes exam preparation, workplace experience and employment counselling.
Website: http://www.itlp.utoronto.ca/
Location: Toronto
Regulatory Body
The Law Society of Upper Canada
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N6
Phone: 416-947-3300
Toll Free: 1-800-668-7380
Fax: 416-947-5263
Email: lawsociety@lsuc.on.ca
Website: www.lsuc.on.ca
Learning More
To learn about occupations in Canada, visit the Working in Canada website. This site will help you identify the name of your occupation in Canada. It will also give you important information about your profession in many regions of Canada, including job duties, skill requirements and wage rates. To learn about your occupation, visit the website and click the ‘Start’ button on the main page.
