Filing the Paralegals Annual Report
Paralegal Annual Report
Purpose
Under By-law 8, Part II all licensed paralegals must submit a Paralegal Annual Report to the Law Society by March 31 each year. Paralegals provide details regarding their provision of legal services and financial activities during the preceding year in this report.
Who This Applies To
Paralegals licensed by the Law Society must submit an Annual Report in order to maintain their licence.
Reporting Requirements
- Submit a complete and original Paralegal Annual Report or e-file the report at https://eforms.lsuc.on.ca by March 31st each year
- Ensure that the Client Service Centre has updated contact information including telephone/fax numbers, and mailing/email addresses for business and home
Non-compliance
Failure to submit the Paralegal Annual Report by March 31st each year will result in administrative suspension for non-compliance. See the Administrative Suspension page for more information.
Review Process
The Administrative Compliance department reviews all paper reports for incomplete and/or blank responses. If a report is incomplete, an AC Representative contacts the paralegal to request additional information.
Amendments to annual reports must be submitted in writing along with a signed disclaimer giving permission to amend the Annual Report.
E-filing the Paralegal Annual Report saves time and ensures that all responses are complete before the form can be submitted.
Administrative Fees
There is no fee to file the Paralegal Annual Report.
Links to eForm and Applicable Documents
- eForm: Electronic Paralegal Annual Report
- Paralegal Bookkeeping Guide
- Financial Filing Declaration (pdf)
- How to file your Form 1 - Report to The Law Foundation
- Change of Information Form for Paralegals (pdf)
Link to Applicable By-law
Questions regarding the Paralegal Annual Report
Sections A and B: Questions regarding the new Client Identification question in Section A should be directed to the Practice Management Helpline by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Practice Management using the Contact Page. All other questions regarding these sections should be directed to the Client Service Centre by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Client Service Centre using the Contact Page.
Section C: Questions regarding this section should be directed to Administrative Compliance by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Administrative Compliance using the Contact Page.
Sections D and E: Questions regarding these sections should be directed to Practice Management Helpline by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Practice Management using the Contact Page
Section F: If e-filing, it is important to remember your Password exactly as it was created in the Application for Access in order to submit your report. If you have difficulty submitting your form, questions should be directed to Administrative Compliance by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email AC using the Contact Page.
E-filing assistance, outstanding annual filings, blank copies of current reports: Questions regarding these topics should be directed to Administrative Compliance by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email AC using the Contact Page.
Form 1: Report to The Law Foundation: Questions regarding this form should be directed to The Law Foundation by calling (416) 598-1550.
New Demographic Survey: Questions regarding this survey should be directed to the Law Society's Equity Initiatives Department by contacting the Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 x3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Equity and Diversity Resources using the Contact Page. See FAQs regarding the survey below:
Frequently Asked Questions about Self-Identification