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- Contract Lawyer? Document Review Lawyer? Freelance Lawyer? It’s Important to Understand the Differences
In the legal profession, there are many lawyers who practice outside of a “traditional” legal practice. There are three types of non-traditional lawyers that are often confused with each other: document review lawyers, contract lawyers, and freelance lawyers. In this blog post, we will outline why t … Read more »
- May 2023: Mental Health Awareness Month for Lawyers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Flex Legal we’re committed to raising awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental health. As lawyers, we often experience high levels of stress, and it’s essential that we prioritize our well-being. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Mon … Read more »
- Networking Events Calendar For Lawyers: May 2023
May 2, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:30PM (ET): CBA, Citizenship and Immigration Law, Family Law and Child and Youth Law Sections, Networking Social, Toronto, ON.May 2, 2023, 5:00PM – 7:00PM (PT): CBA Young Lawyers, Victoria Monthly Social, Victoria, BC.May 3, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:30PM (MT): The Advocates’ Socie … Read more »
- Fiscal Responsibility, “Wokeism”, and the Need for Civility & Respect: A Summary of the Top Issues Raised by Bencher Candidates
The Law Society of Ontario, the regulatory body responsible for governing the legal profession in the province, is set to hold an election this month for its benchers (its Board of Directors). Voting opens on April 19 and closes on April 29, 2023. All LSO licensees whose licenses have not been suspe … Read more »
- Canadian Courts Encourage Use of Freelance Lawyers
by Erin Cowling (Founder & CEO, Flex Legal) Over 10 years ago, I started my own non-traditional practice assisting other lawyers and law firms with their overflow legal work. I wasn’t sure what to call myself: research lawyer? contract lawyer? associate for hire? I eventually settled on “freelance l … Read more »