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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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Public Interest Articling Fellowship Host Organization Call for Applications

By Nathalie Noel | October 24, 2023

Call for applications information and application form to be a host organization of the Foundation’s Public Interest Articling Fellowship
Deadline: January 5, 2024
Grant amount: up to $84,500/year

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Job posting: Governance Coordinator & Executive Assistant

By Nathalie Noel | September 28, 2023

The Foundation is seeking a Governance Coordinator & Executive Assistant.

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Job posting: Coordinator, Grants & Programs

By Nathalie Noel | September 28, 2023

The Foundation is seeking a Coordinator, Grants & Programs.

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In community with farmworkers

By Nathalie Noel | September 26, 2023

Canada’s first Migrant Farmworkers Clinic is helping these workers exercise their rights.

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Connecting with Spanish-speaking seniors

By Nathalie Noel | September 26, 2023

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples Legal Clinic developed an interagency outreach initiative to connect seniors to the legal help they need.

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Trusted legal help for Muslims

By Nathalie Noel | September 26, 2023

A first of its kind legal clinic in Ontario, the Muslim Legal Support Centre provides free culturally and linguistically informed legal information and services to Muslims in Ontario.

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