Legal

1. Pre-Arrival

Pre-Arrival
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC) is the national body which coordinates the 14 provincial and territorial law societies that exist in the country. Every lawyer in Canada and notary in Quebec is required by law to be a member of a law society and to be governed by its rules. The rules… read more

2. Skills Development

Skills development
In addition to accreditation, upgrading your skills through a bridging program or other courses and workshops is an important part of your journey to become a lawyer in Canada. You have to have strong skills in the fields of language, communications, legal research and writing, technology and others. Canadian legal employers also expect you to… read more

3. Understanding Canadian Workplaces

Understanding Canadian workplaces
Canadian employers, who often do not know how to assess education and work experience from other countries, may require or prefer you to have experience working in Canada. Lack of local market experience can pose a challenge for newcomers, but there are ways to overcome some of these challenges. When an employer tells you that… read more

4. Job Finding Techniques

Job finding techniques
The Canadian job market is very competitive, so be prepared and understand each of the steps needed to gain employment. As well, finding a job in Canada may be very different than in your home country. You have to be registered to practice as a lawyer in a province or territory. You must look for… read more

5. Associations

Associations
The associations listed below provide additional information about licensure and certification and offer a variety of professional development, education and networking opportunities. National Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC) World Exchange Plaza 45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1810 Ottawa ON K1P 1A4 Canada Phone : 1-613-236-7272 Email : [email protected] National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) World… read more

6. Employment

Employment
Finding a job in Canada may be different than in your home country and you may need help finding job vacancies, updating your resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and understanding what Canadian employers are looking for. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s reference on occupations. It provides job descriptions, occupational statistics and… read more