TOP 10 - USEFUL LINKS FROM THE LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO WEBSITE

Here's a collection of links showcasing features of the LSO's online presence.

1. COACHING AND ADVISING NETWORK FOR LAWYERS

• Provides lawyers with access to shorter-term, outcome-oriented coaching relationships
  (https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/coach-and-advisor-network)

2. ARTICLES

• Law Practice Business Structures
  (https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/business-structures)
• Practice Management Topics
  (https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/topics)
• Practice Area Resources (https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/practice-area)

• Articles Database
  (http://lx07.lsuc.on.ca)

3. CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• CPD in English
  (https://store.lso.ca/cpd)

• CPD in French
  (https://pratiquo.ca)

4. LAWYER PRACTICE QUESTIONS

• Practice Management Helpline
  (https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/practice-management-helpline)
  
  "Please call the Law Society at 416-947-3315 or toll free 1-800-668-7380 extension 3315, Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST, and ask to be connected to the Helpline. Inquiries will be returned by telephone within one business day in most cases."

5. LEGISLATION & RULES FOR LAWYERS

• Rules of Professional Conduct
  (https://lso.ca/about-lso/legislation-rules/rules-of-professional-conduct/complete-rules-of-professional-conduct)

• Law Society Act
  (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90l08)

• By-Laws made under subsections 62 (0.1) and (1) of the Law Society Act
  (https://lso.ca/about-lso/legislation-rules/by-laws)

6. LAWYER DIRECTORIES

• Specialist Directory
  (http://www1.lso.ca/specialist/jsp/directory1.jsp)

• About Becoming a Certified Specialist
  (https://lso.ca/lawyers/about-your-licence/manage-your-licence/certified-specialists)

7. COMPLAINTS

• How to Make a Complaint Against a Lawyer
  (https://lso.ca/protecting-the-public/complaints/how-to-make-a-complaint)

• Taking Action Against an Illegal Practitioner
  (https://lso.ca/protecting-the-public/taking-action-against-illegal-practitioners)

• Law Society Tribunal Hearings Search
  • Current: https://lawsocietytribunal.ca/Pages/Mainpage.aspx#132
  • Upcoming: https://lawsocietytribunal.ca/Pages/Mainpage.aspx#133

• Law Society Tribunal Orders Search: https://lawsocietytribunal.ca/Pages/Orders.aspx#43

8. MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY HOMEWOOD HEALTH

• http://www.mayassistplan.com

9. EDUCATING YOUR CLIENTS ON THEIR FRENCH LEGAL RIGHTS

• Available in English too
  (http://lawsocietyontario.azureedge.net/media/lso/media/legacy/pdf/e/en-ajefo-brochure_french_services_public.pdf)

10. STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Twitter
  (https://twitter.com/LawsocietyLSO)
• LinkedIn
  (https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-society-of-ontario)
• Facebook
  (https://www.facebook.com/LawSocietyLSO)
• YouTube
  (https://www.youtube.com/c/LawSocietyofOntario)