Practicing Law in Canada

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Overview

In Canada, completion of a law degree alone is not sufficient to permit a candidate to practice law (that is, work as a lawyer). In order to be admitted to the bar in one of the provinces or territories in Canada, you must also write and pass the provincial bar exams and either: "Article" or In Ontario, complete the Law Society of Ontario (formerly the Law Society of Upper Canada) "Law Practice Program".
Learn more about the process to become a Lawyer in Canada.