Abridgment, Exemption and Non-traditional Articles
Abridgment
An articling abridgment is a reduction of the articling term. There are two types of articling abridgments:
- Compassionate abridgment of up to six weeks, and
- Abridgment on non-compassionate grounds, for legal practice experience in Canada and abroad and, in exceptional circumstances, for experience other than in legal practice.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $160.00 (plus GST) that must accompany each abridgment application on non-compassionate grounds.
For Licensing Candidates registered before 2009, the following application and criteria apply: Articling Abridgment: Process, Criteria & Application Form (PDF)
Exemption
An articling exemption is a waiver of the articling term. Candidates, registered in the 2009 Licensing Process, are entitled to apply for an articling exemption if they meet the criteria outlined in the Licensing Process Policies.
Candidates who are exempt from articles must complete the Professional Conduct and Practice in Ontario Course in addition to completion of the Licensing Examinations. The Professional Conduct and Practice in Ontario course is currently scheduled for November 30–December 2, 2009, inclusive. It is mandatory for all candidates who have been granted an exemption to attend this course. The three day mandatory attendance course will be held again in the spring 2010.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $160.00 (plus GST) that must accompany each exemption application.
Articling Exemption: Process, Criteria & Application Form (PDF)
Non-Traditional Articles
Non-Traditional Articles is any articling placement other than Traditional Articles. This includes Joint Articles, National and International Articles and Part-time Articles. Prior to commencing, the Law Society must approve National and International and Part-time Articles.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $160.00 (plus GST) that must accompany each National and International application.
National and International Application Form for 2009 Licensing Process Candidates (PDF)
For Licensing Candidates registered before 2009, the following
application and criteria apply:
National and International Application Form (PDF)