Register for LAO’s 2020 online Refugee Law Office Conference!
Published June 1, 2020
We’re pleased to announce that this year’s RLO annual continuing professional development conference will be online, and in two parts:
In brief: News for lawyers
Showing 1 - 10 of 42 results
2019 panel lawyer self-report deadline extended again
Published May 25, 2020
While we encourage you to file your self-report as soon as you are able, we recognize that you may still be having difficulty getting the information you need to complete it due to COVID‑19. As a result, we’ve again extended the filing deadline to a yet to be determined date…
Temporary changes to LAO billing policies in response to COVID‑19
Published April 9, 2020
As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAO is making temporary changes to our billing policies together with other business supports and information for service providers.
2019 panel lawyer self-report deadline extended to May 31, 2020
Published April 3, 2020
We recognize that you may be having difficulty getting the information you need to complete your 2019 lawyer self‑report due to the current situation with respect to COVID‑19. As a result, we have extended the deadline for you to file report to May 31, 2020. If…
Apply for legal aid on behalf of clients in custody during COVID‑19‑related disruptions
Published March 30, 2020
In addition to business supports LAO is providing lawyers announced March 26, and as part of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawyers across Ontario may, temporarily, apply for legal aid on behalf of clients that are in custody, when clients cannot. This…
Coming soon: new coverage for mandatory judicial pre‑trials in response to COVID‑19
Published June 1, 2020
LAO will soon provide an additional two hours of legal aid coverage for mandatory JPTs in both the Ontario Superior Court and the Court of Justice.
Starting April 14: live duty counsel legal advice for in-custody clients with upcoming court appearances, without legal representation for criminal matters
Published April 9, 2020
As part of LAO’s continuing response to COVID-19, LAO will provide live duty counsel legal advice for in-custody clients with upcoming court appearances and without legal representation for criminal matters, starting April 14, 2020.
COVID-19: Ongoing list of supports for lawyers
Published April 3, 2020
As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LAO is working to offer more business support and information to service providers. Please bookmark this page and check back often to see what additional supports have been created to help you. Billings and payments…
Coverage for temporary absence permit (TAP) requests expanded to include other release remedies at federal and provincial levels
Published March 31, 2020
As part of LAO’s continuing response to COVID-19, lawyers may apply for legal aid coverage on behalf of in-custody clients requesting temporary absence permits and other release remedies available at the federal and provincial levels. A new application form is available on our…
COVID‑19: Update from Legal Aid Ontario and message to lawyers
Published March 26, 2020
As part of our ongoing response to the COVID‑19 pandemic, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is working to offer more business support and information to lawyers. We are committed to instituting interim business solutions, and are eager to work with you while cooperating with the…
Showing 1 - 10 of 42 results