Part-Time Lawyer Adjudicator, Law Society Tribunal

The Law Society Tribunal requires several qualified licensed lawyers to serve two-year renewable terms as part-time adjudicators.

The Position:

The Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of a Chair, Vice-Chairs, members and tribunal staff. Adjudicators are lawyers, paralegals, and people who are neither lawyers nor paralegals. Lawyer and paralegal adjudicators bring legal expertise and perspective to the Tribunal. Lay adjudicators bring a range of other valuable perspectives and help to ensure professional accountability.

Adjudicators are appointed by Convocation, the governing body of the Law Society.

A full position description is posted here. To see a list of current adjudicators and their bios, click here. Adjudicators are renumerated for eligible adjudication work performed in accordance with a policy established by Convocation. The current rate for one full day of eligible work is $710.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has adjudicative experience, exposure to legal practice and available time.

Successful applicants must:

  • be committed to the Law Society’s mandate to protect the public interest and to the integrity of the Tribunal’s processes;
  • be committed to diversity and to maintaining fair, transparent processes that meet the highest professional standards;
  • be able to adhere to Tribunal procedures and meet standards of consistency and quality in their adjudication;
  • have strong communication skills and the ability to work collegially with other adjudicators;
  • be able to commit to regular availability for both shorter and longer hearings, including timely continuation dates;
  • be comfortable using technological tools.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and two writing samples. The package must be sent by email, including “Adjudicator Application” in the subject line, to adjudicator@lso.ca.

The deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.  

Malcolm M. Mercer, Chair

Law Society Tribunal

The Law Society Tribunal strives to reflect the population of Ontario and the diversity of the legal professions among its members. We encourage applications from members of equality-seeking communities, including those based on race, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, language, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.