Advisories

Beginning in 2028, the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) will implement the updated assessment framework. In 2027, current applicants may be eligible to opt-in to certain modernized examinations. NCA applicants who have already received their Assessment Decision may continue to follow the requirements set out in their assessment report. As implementation of the modernized tools […]

The Law Society of Ontario will be hosting a webinar open to NCA candidates applying to the Ontario lawyer licensing process on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 am (E.S.T.). This important webinar will cover application to and requirements of the licensing process and will be followed by a live question and answer […]

As of March 1, 2026, all NCA applicants must complete a language screening test before their qualifications are assessed, or if they request a review of their NCA file after having completed additional legal studies to address the non recognition of their legal education. Only those who have already completed a valid language test accepted by the […]

The ITL Experience Survey Report presents the findings of a national survey examining the lived experiences of internationally trained lawyers (ITLs) in Canada. The survey project, led by Kenny Okunola (President and Co-founder, ITL Network), was developed to better understand the experiences of ITLs navigating the pathway to licensure, employment and professional integration within the […]

As of March 1, 2026, all NCA applicants must complete a language screening test before their qualifications are assessed or if they request a review of their NCA file if they have completed additional legal studies to address the non recognition of their legal education. Only those who have already completed a valid language test accepted by […]

Please be advised that personal income tax receipts for the 2025 calendar year are now posted in your NCA portal. As per CRA guidelines, you may claim NCA exam fees as an expense. Please note that the amounts do not reflect when the payment was made, but rather when the NCA exam was written. If […]

The Law Practice Program (LPP) is the innovative, rigorous and proven eight-month pathway to lawyer licensing in Ontario. You are invited to join Gina Alexandris, Executive Director; André Bacchus, Director; and other candidates and members of the team, for the following upcoming Information Webinars to learn more about the program. ● Monday, February 9, 2026 (12:00 PM – 1:15 […]

The NCA continually reviews and updates its Assessment and Appeal Policies to improve readability and to ensure that they remain current and responsive to relevant issues. Recent initiatives have been undertaken to improve the NCA process such that those who complete the NCA process are well-positioned for success in the law society bar admission process, […]

NCA Assessment and Appeal Policies are living documents that are continually reviewed and refreshed to ensure they are current and address relevant issues. Following a comprehensive review by the NCA, recommendations for changes were presented to the Council of the Federation of Law Society of Canada.  The recommended changes were approved. The new policies come […]

The May 15, 2025 Advisory indicated that NCA candidates who are completing their final NCA requirements by early June and intend to register for the 2025 Law Practice Program (LPP) commencing this August, have a deadline to register of July 15, 2025. To register for the LPP, you will need to create a DRAFT LPP […]

The NCA Assessment Policy requires all applicants to have a Qualifying Law Degree (“QLD”). A QLD is a first-cycle law degree that has been completed through a law program that is “approved, recognized, accredited or otherwise accepted” by the local Regulatory Authority or its delegate. QLDs are typically designated as LLB, JD, BCL or LLL. […]

If you are completing your final NCA requirements by early June 2025 and intend to register for the 2025 Law Practice Program (LPP) commencing this August, the deadline to register for the Law Practice Program (LPP) is July 15, 2025. Since the LSO may not receive confirmation that you completed the NCA requirements by the […]