Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Your 2027 program: New cyber enhancements
Quick Summary: Introduction of first-party cyber coverage Risk-rated increase to transaction levies Base premium increase from $3,250 to $3,550 Decrease in the Part-Time Practice Discount New cyber coverage An enhancement to the 2027 program is the introduction of first-party cyber coverage. This coverage is intended to provide lawyers with access to financial protection following cyber… Read More »
Categories: 2026 October Insurance 2027What’s new for 2027
Base premium increase In developing the 2027 program, LAWPRO considered sustained increases in claims frequency and costs, the evolving cyber risk environment, and the need to maintain long-term financial sustainability, while also preserving affordability for the profession. The chart below shows the consistent growth in claims over the long term. Program changes, including the premium… Read More »
Categories: 2026 October Insurance 2027New Cybersecurity Awareness Training resources for lawyers and law firms
The prevalence of cyber risks is underscored by multiple successful cyberattacks on Ontario law firms over the last several months that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals of several million dollars. Many of these frauds could have been easily prevented. Active frauds can be stopped if lawyers and law firm staff recognize the red flags of a… Read More »
Categories: 2026 October Insurance 2027Lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners and lawyers in association or partnership in 2027
Insurance coverage provided The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice. Standard insurance coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in one year), applicable to claim expenses and/ or indemnity payments (some exceptions apply). Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim… Read More »
Categories: 2026 October Insurance 20272027 insurance coverage for exempt lawyers
in-house corporate counsel government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in a Canadian jurisdiction other than… Read More »
Categories: 2026 October Insurance 2027LAWPRO’s mandatory professional liability insurance: What you need to know
These FAQs answer some of the common questions we hear from new lawyers. The answers will help you determine if you need insurance coverage (or whether you’re exempt) and which steps you need to take to get your LAWPRO insurance coverage in place What is professional liability insurance? Professional liability insurance protects lawyers if a… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12Common practice pitfalls: how to avoid them
Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (Lawpro) was created to insure lawyers against legal malpractice claims. Most claims are brought by a lawyer’s client and include an allegation that the lawyer made a mistake or did not meet the standard of care expected of them when delivering legal services. Our records suggest that almost half of all… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12LAWPRO is not like your auto insurer
In my more than 20 years of defending lawyers on malpractice claims, I continue to be amazed at how little some lawyers seem to know about the “LAWPRO policy” and how a claim is handled. I am also frustrated by how often lawyers have not done even the simplest things that could help them avoid… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12Becoming a new lawyer: 20 tips for a smooth transition
This is an abridged version of the LawPRO article: “20 tips for a successful transition” – a guide for law students through the transition from student life to legal practice. See practicepro.ca/20newlawyertips for the full article. 1. Honestly assess your strengths and preferences to identify what makes sense for you in terms of the type… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12Making technology work for you and not the other way around
Our watch can track our heartbeat when we exercise; our fridge can order a dozen eggs when we’re running low; our cars can drive for us (or at least tell us when we drift out of our lanes); and our phone can recognize our face when we look at it. Every facet of our lives… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12, Legal Technology