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Title insurance that is meeting market demands

by LAWPRO

New Condo Select In addition to our New Home Program is New Condo Select. Selected new condominium developments in Ontario qualify for a streamlined title insurance application process. It’s simple. Access all New Condo Select developments – on titleplus.ca or Realtiweb® Fill out the application online with some basic transaction-specific information Underwriting information is prepopulated… Read More »

Categories: 2015 May - Review of 2014, Articles, TitlePLUS

Making intentions real – LAWPRO Corporate Social Responsibility commitment

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The LAWPRO Corporate Social Responsibility Statement is informed by a spirit of community and accountability. Our 2014 efforts to bring it to life are outlined here. Fostering the legal community and access to justice LAwPRO sponsored the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) crime prevention campaign, which provided the opportunity to promote the role… Read More »

Categories: 2015 May - Review of 2014, Articles, Year in Review

Risky VTB mortgage transactions in Collingwood and Barrie

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LAWPRO is warning Ontario real estate lawyers to be on the alert for risky vendor takeback mortgage transactions, some of which may be closing this week. There is a significant potential claims risk for lawyers involved in these transactions. On April 24 we sent a LAWPRO Alert email to lawyers in the Barrie and Collingwood… Read More »

Categories: Alerts, Fraud

Increased run-off insurance: A critical issue often overlooked in lawyers’ estate planning

by LAWPRO

When a lawyer passes away while still in active private practice, LAWPRO’s run-off coverage kicks in. While standard run-off may be enough coverage for lawyers who have been retired for several years (since potential claims will have had time to develop), it may not be sufficient for a lawyer who was practising full-time at the… Read More »

Categories: Articles, Content Type, Firm Management, LAWPRO policy, Succession Planning

Student to lawyer: 20 Tips for a smooth transition from student to lawyer

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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: 2015 Student Issue 3, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, Student

Is this the job you want? How to find the right fit – and then sell yourself in the interview (2015)

by LAWPRO

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On the face of it, interviewing should not be all that difficult – particularly for lawyers. As members of a profession who primarily make their living either writing or speaking, the idea that having a conversation about your interests and abilities in your own profession sounds both logical and easy. But throw the words “job… Read More »

Categories: 2015 Student Issue 3, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New Lawyer Issue, Student

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

by LAWPRO

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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: 2015 Student Issue 3, Articles, Errors & Omissions, Law students/new lawyers, LAWPRO policy, Student

What I wish I knew in law school

by LAWPRO

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Law school can be a steep learning curve, and stepping into the world of practice can seem even more daunting. One of the most common complaints I hear from recent graduates is that they feel under-prepared to deal with the day-to-day realities of practice that they are confronting as articling students or recent calls. While… Read More »

Categories: 2015 Student Issue 3, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Student

Essential LinkedIn dos and don’ts for law students

by LAWPRO

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With over 120 million users in more than 200 countries (including at least a million lawyers) and web traffic that ranks it as the 13th most visited site on the planet, LinkedIn is the social networking tool of choice for professionals. LinkedIn can also be useful to law students in a number of ways. First,… Read More »

Categories: 2015 Student Issue 3, Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Technology, Social Media, Student

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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