The Advocates' Society is The Voice of Advocates

 

Thanks to the hard work and talent of our volunteers, The Advocates' Society regularly makes submissions on policy and legislation on behalf of advocates. Read our submissions here.

 

For further information or to invite the Society to make submissions on upcoming legislation or policies, please contact Theresa Leitch, Director of Policy and Practice at 416-597-0243, ext. 125 or theresa@advocates.ca. For media inquiries, please contact Robin Black, Director of Marketing & Membership Services, 416-597-0243, ext. 108 or robin@advocates.ca.

 

 

These are the factors that our Board of Directors consider in determining whether to take on an advocacy project in a case before the Courts.

• Whether the issue is of broad relevance to the profession.
• Does the issue affect:
  • Access to justice;
  • The practice of law by advocates;
  • Procedural matters of broad application;
  • The right to counsel;
  • The independence of the Bar;
  • The administration of justice; or
  • An issue of law that is of importance to the proper representation of parties before courts or tribunals.
• Does The Advocates’ Society have the staff time and resources required to undertake the project.
• Have or will other legal organizations take a position.
• Whether the will issue have a beneficial impact on broad members of the legal system.
• Are there any reputational risks, costs exposures, or like concerns?

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