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2025.06.26
Updates to NCA Assessment and Appeal Policy
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 […]
2025.06.06
Advisory update: From the Licensing and Accreditation department of the Law Society of Ontario: NCA candidates enrolling in the 2025 Law Practice Program (LPP)
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 […]
2025.05.27
Advisories Update: Assessment of Graduates from England and Wales
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. […]