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Highlights of our 50th anniversary year

October 23, 2024
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Sharing the collection of words, videos, and images that commemorate and celebrate our 50th anniversary.

New Responsive grants support the legal rights of people faced with a disability, survivors of violence, and Indigenous peoples

September 27, 2024

In the first half of 2024, The Law Foundation of Ontario has made eight new Responsive grants, totaling close to $1.5M.

Summer law student reflections: an enlightening and fulfilling journey

September 13, 2024
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I had the chance to work alongside a very dedicated and skilled group, dive into diverse practice areas, and support the vital work of the Class Proceedings Fund.

Number of grants for articling positions more than doubling

September 11, 2024
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Beginning in 2025, the Public Interest Articling Fellowship program will expand from 8 to 18 host organizations.

LAWS student reflections: many tasks, roles, and paths make up the Foundation

August 7, 2024
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The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Parihaan. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.

John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award

August 6, 2024
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The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2024 Guthrie Award recipient is legal scholar, John Borrows.

2023-2024 PIAF articling highlights

July 29, 2024
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We asked our 2023-2024 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.

Celebrating 50 years of advancing access to justice

June 26, 2024
A colourful logo that says "Celebrating 50 years advancing access to justice"

The Foundation turned the big 5-0 in 2024. It’s a significant milestone in our access to justice journey and a fine opportunity to reflect on our first 50 years.

Picture-perfect Catalyst Day

June 21, 2024
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The room was abuzz with meaningful conversations and connections at the Foundation’s second annual Catalyst Day on May 9, 2024.

Elizabeth Bowker joins Class Proceedings Committee

May 21, 2024
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We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Bowker to the Class Proceedings Committee.

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Gina Papageorgiou appointed to position of Judge

By Nathalie Noel | May 26, 2020

Congratulations to Gina Papageorgiou, the Foundation’s longstanding Counsel to the Class Proceedings Fund on her appointment to the position of Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

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2020 Access to Justice Fund Call for Applications

By Tracy Au | March 12, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Access to Justice Fund 2020 Call for Applications
Deadline: May 12, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Grant amount: up to $100,000

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Law van treks legal help to people in rural communities

By Nathalie Noel | February 26, 2020

With a Connecting Rural Regions grant, the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County came up with a plan – and a van – to bring legal services directly to rural communities.

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2020 Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications

By Tracy Au | February 18, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s 2020 Measuring Impacts and Progress Call for Applications
Deadline: June 30, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Grant amounts: Between $50,000 and $100,000 or between $100,000 and $250,000

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Nonprofit leaders encouraged to apply for Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship

By Nathalie Noel | February 10, 2020

The call for applications for the Foundation’s Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship is now open.

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Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | February 6, 2020

Call for applications information and application form to apply to The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Community Leadership in Justice Fellowship program
Deadline: April 20, 2020
Grant amount: Fellow’s salary – up to $65K; Related costs for academic host – up to $15K

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