The role of the Law Society is to govern the legal profession in the public interest. In Canada, there are Law Societies in each province and territory that govern the legal profession in that jurisdiction. In Quebec there are two professional bodies, the Barreau du Québec and the Chambre des notaires. In each province/territory, a lawyer must be a member of a Canadian Law Society in order to offer his or her services as a lawyer to the public. The Law Societies make sure that their members meet professional standards.
* The Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
In Ontario, lawyers and paralegals are licensed, insured and qualified to help
you with your legal needs.Some legal services can be provided by either a lawyer or a paralegal. In some situations, you must use a lawyer. You may also choose to represent yourself. This brochure will help guide you in choosing a lawyer or a paralegal – to meet your specific legal needs.
As the regulator of legal services in Ontario, the Law Society reviews and assesses all complaints received about lawyers and paralegals. Information about complaining
about a lawyer or paralegal is available on the Law Society website at ww.lsuc.on.ca.
* The Law Society of British Columbia
As the independent governing body for all BC lawyers, the law society protects the public interest in the administration of justice and sets and upholds standards for the legal profession.
* The Law Society of Alberta
The Law Society of Alberta is the self governing body for Alberta's lawyers, whose mandate is to regulate the profession in the public interest. As a regulator, the LSA sets standards and enforces those standards for Alberta lawyers.
* Law Society of Saskatchewan
* The Law Society Of Manitoba
* Law Society of Prince Edward Island
* The Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
* Law Society of Nunavut
* Law Society of Yukon
* Law Society of New Brunswick - Barreau du Nouveau-Brunswick
* Law Society of the Northwest Territories
* Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
* Barreau du Quebec
* Chambre des notaires du Quebec
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