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 applicable taxes) that must accompany each abridgment application on non-compassionate grounds.
Articling Abridgment: Process, Criteria & Application Form (PDF)
Exemption
An articling exemption is a waiver of the articling term. Candidates registered in the 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. It is mandatory for all candidates who have been granted an exemption to attend this three-day course.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $160.00 (plus applicable taxes) 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 applicable taxes) that must accompany each National and International application.