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The Law Society of Yukon is a regulatory body established by the Legal Profession Act, 2017. Our primary objective is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice by regulating the practice of law and the legal profession. We achieve this by setting and enforcing standards of learning, competence, and professional conduct for lawyers.

Our Mandate

Our mandate is to:

  • Ensure the quality of legal services
  • Promote public access to justice
  • Maintain public confidence in the legal profession

1. Regulation and Licensing

  • Defines and enforces standards of learning, competence, and professional conduct for lawyers
  • Licenses lawyers to practice in Yukon
  • Investigates complaints against lawyers

2. Governance and Transparency

  • Publishes rules and guidelines for the practice of law in Yukon
  • Provides information about lawyer regulation to the public
  • Enforces ethical rules and standards of practice

3. Public Protection

  • Maintains a special compensation fund to help clients who have lost money because of the negligence or misconduct of lawyers
  • Takes action against people who illegally offer legal services or who falsely represent themselves as lawyers

4. Professional Development

  • Offers continuing professional development (CPD) programs and resources to help lawyers stay updated on legal developments and enhance their skills
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to new lawyers

5. Advocacy and Support

  • Provides referrals to legal aid and pro bono services for low-income individuals
  • Represents the interests of the legal profession in policy discussions
  • Conducts research and publishes reports on legal issues affecting Yukon residents

6. Resources and Support

  • Offers a variety of resources to the public, including a lawyer referral service, online resources, and a complaints process
  • Provides a lawyers' assistance program to help lawyers with mental and emotional challenges
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