Application for L2 Licence
Application for L2 Licence
(under section 27 of the Law Society Act and By-Law 4 s. 8 and s. 10)
Purpose
By-Law 4 PART I s. 2(2) states the following,
(2) Subject to any terms, conditions, limitations or restrictions imposed on the class of licence or on the licensee and subject to any order made under the Act, a licensee who holds a Class L2 licence is entitled to practise law in Ontario as a barrister and solicitor in the employ of the Attorney General for Ontario or, if appointed under the Crown Attorneys Act, as a Crown Attorney or as an assistant Crown Attorney.
The purpose of the issuance of the L2 licence is to permit lawyers from jurisdictions outside of Ontario (but within Canada) to practice law in Ontario with the condition that they must be only employed by the Office of the Attorney General for Ontario.
Who can apply
Lawyers from reciprocating and non-reciprocating jurisdictions who are in good standing and entitled to practice in their home jurisdiction may apply to obtain an L2 licence in Ontario under By-Law 4 PART II s.8 and By-Law 4 PART II s.10.
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Letter from the Office of the Attorney General of Ontario
- Certificate of Standing (dated within the last 30 days) from each law society the applicant is or has been a member.
- Government issued document(s) as proof of age and legal name
- Two official passport photos
Application Process
All L2 licence applications will be reviewed and approved by Administrative Compliance (AC) The file will then be passed to the Office of the Registrar for the issuance of the licence. If the review reveals that the application and/or attachments are deficient, the Administrative Compliance Representative will contact the applicant to request additional information or clarification.
Administrative Compliance requires 15 business days to process the application.
The completed file will be passed to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar will issue the L2 licence.
Non-refundable Fee
A non-refundable fee for the issuance of the licence in the amount of $125 + HST must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Links to Application and additional information
Links to Applicable By-law
Questions
Application related questions should be directed to Administrative Compliance by contacting the Law Society Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 X 3315) and asking to be transferred, or email Administrative Compliance using the Contact Page.
Questions concerning the Licensing Process should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by contacting the Law Society Resource Centre at (416) 947-3315 (toll-free within Ontario 1-800-668-7380 X 3315) and asking to be transferred, or email the Office of the Registrar using the Contact Page.