Newfoundland and Labrador - Apply for Lawyer License

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Procedure

Apply online

1. To Apply for Lawyer License, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the “Apply Now” button.
3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Apply Now” button.
4. The pop-up information will be shown if the new user, the applicant has to click “No”.
5. Select the no option and click the “Next” button.
6. Enter all the registration details and click the “Next” button.
7. The applicant will get the confirmation through the mail and click the “Submit” button.
8. Now the applicant has to enter the details in the application form.
9. Also, upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
10. Pay the prescribed fee in online mode.
11. The applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. Some provinces require applicants to complete a professional responsibility course or attend an orientation session on legal ethics and professional responsibility.
16. If your application is approved, you will attend a licensing ceremony conducted by the law society or bar association. At the ceremony, you will take an oath of office and officially become licensed to practice law.
17. This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Law Degree Certificate
• Official Transcripts
• Proof of Articling Completion
• Bar Exam Results
• Character References
• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Law Society of Ontario
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N6
Telephone: 416-947-3300
Toll-free: 1-800-668-7380
TTY: 416-644-4886
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who completed the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Business address
• Fax
• Email ID
• Nationality
• Age
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Canada, a Lawyer License refers to the authorization granted by the regulatory body, typically a law society or bar association, that allows an individual to practice law as a licensed lawyer.
• It is a professional license that signifies that the individual has met the educational, experiential, and ethical requirements necessary to provide legal services to clients.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• With a Lawyer License, individuals are authorized to provide legal advice, represent clients in legal matters, and advocate on their behalf in various legal settings such as courts, tribunals, and negotiations.
• Lawyers have a duty to uphold the law, act in the best interests of their clients, and maintain professional standards of ethics and integrity.