The Law Society of Upper Canada

The Law Society of Upper Canada, now known as the Law Society of Ontario, is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. Its primary role is to ensure the public receives competent and ethical legal services. It sets professional standards, licenses legal practitioners, and enforces rules to maintain integrity within the legal profession. Additionally, it provides resources for ongoing legal education and handles discipline cases to uphold the profession’s reputation and protect consumers of legal services.