Regulating the Legal Professions: The Law Society of Ontario
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What is the primary mandate of the Law Society of Ontario?

  • To govern Ontario's legal professions in the public interest (correct)
  • To provide legal services to the public
  • To manage the education and licensing of lawyers and paralegals
  • To appoint benchers for the Law Society

    • Who is responsible for running the Law Society as a self-governing body?

  • The convocation
  • The Lieutenant Governor in Council
  • The members of the public
  • The benchers (correct)

    • What are the primary functions of the Law Society?

  • Regulating professional development
  • Managing paralegals' affairs
  • Educating and licensing lawyers and paralegals (correct)
  • Providing legal services to the public

    • Who appoints some of the benchers in the Law Society?

    <p>The Lieutenant Governor in Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens at the convocation of benchers?

    <p>Matters related to governing the legal professions are dealt with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is permitted to be licensed to provide legal services or to practice law according to the text?

    <p>Both paralegals and lawyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Chief Executive Officer at the Law Society?

    <p>Overseeing the staff and daily operations of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Professional Development and Competence Division (PD&C) at the Law Society?

    <p>Ensuring competent legal professionals serve the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Client Service Centre (CSC) at the Law Society?

    <p>Intake point for most inquiries received by the Law Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Paralegal Standing Committee at the Law Society?

    <p>Making recommendations to Convocation regarding paralegal regulation, scope of practice, and licensing requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Professional Regulation Division at the Law Society?

    <p>Responding to regulatory complaints and allegations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Professional Development and Competence Division (PD&C) at the Law Society?

    <p>Ensuring that competent legal professionals serve the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

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