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What new lawyers need to know about LAWPRO’s mandatory professional liability insurance

by LAWPRO

These FAQs answer some of the more common questions we hear from newly-called lawyers. The answers will help you determine if you need insurance coverage (or whether you’re exempt) and the steps you need to take to get your LAWPRO insurance coverage in place. What is professional liability insurance? Professional liability insurance is designed to… Read More »

Categories: Articles, LAWPRO policy, New Lawyer Issue, Student

Common practice pitfalls: And how to avoid them

by LAWPRO

Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO) was created to insure lawyers against legal malpractice claims. Most claims are brought by a lawyer’s own client and include an allegation that the lawyer made a mistake or did not meet the standard of care expected of him or her when delivering legal services. Our records suggest that almost… Read More »

Categories: Articles, Communications Errors, Inadequate Investigation, New Lawyer Issue, Student, Time Management

Student to lawyer: Twenty tips for a successful transition

by LAWPRO

There isn’t a magic formula for mapping out a career in law. You will make some decisions on where you would like to go, but there are many things outside your control which will impact where you end up. Factors such as economic conditions, personal circumstances, and even a bit of luck will affect the… Read More »

Categories: Articles, New Lawyer Issue, New Lawyers, Student

Wire Fraud Scams on the Rise: 5 Tips to Reduce Your Risk

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO is seeing an increase in phishing attacks against lawyers trying to trick them into wiring funds out of their trust accounts to the fraudster. There are different ways that fraudsters are trying to direct lawyers and law firms to wire money to them. Fraudsters have pretended to be: A lawyer in the firm, to… Read More »

Categories: Articles, Cyber dangers, Fraud, New Lawyer Issue

Tips for Real Estate Lawyers (2022)

by LAWPRO

Join our panel featuring leading real estate lawyers and LAWPRO counsel who will share practical tips about key risk areas and how to effectively manage them.

Categories: CPD, Real Estate

Survival Tips to Prevent Fraud (2022)

by LAWPRO

Drawing on actual frauds and close calls, this program will review the most recent fraud efforts targeting lawyers, law firms and their clients, and provide practical tips to help you manage these risks.

Categories: CPD, Cyber dangers, Fraud

Update about fund transfers

by LAWPRO

There has been much written about how lawyers receive and deliver money from their trust accounts on behalf of their clients as part of a transaction. The issue comes down to ensuring good funds are being dealt with in order that value is exchanged. In Canada, our banking system works on the basis of trust,… Read More »

Categories: Cyber dangers, Finances, Firm Management, Legal Technology, Online Only, Real Estate

Cultivate Your Innovation Mindsets to Build Your Future Practice Today

by LAWPRO

The legal services sectors are experiencing a period of rapid, significant change. With the COVID-19 pandemic shining a spotlight on the shortcomings of antiquated parts of our justice system and legal practice models, courts and law firms quickly shifted processes and practices throughout 2020. There’s no turning back. To help you plan for the future… Read More »

Categories: 2022 June - After Covid 19, Access to Justice, Articles, Firm Management, Future of law, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Technology, Solo and Small Firm, Wellness

Land Acknowledgement

The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.

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