Licensing framework
The Law Society is developing a licence to permit appropriately licensed paralegals and others to assist the public with certain family legal services.
The Law Society is assessing what legal services, including advocacy, would be in the public interest for apporpriately licensed paralegals and others to offer.
Collaborative development process
The development process for the new licence is based on the same model used to develop and maintain our current lawyer and paralegal licensing systems. Involvement of legal professionals, including the family law bar and paralegals is essential. Psychometricians are also assisting with the process to ensure the requirements are rigorous and defensible.
The Law Society is currently consulting with a diverse cross-section of family law practitioners, paralegals and other stakeholders. These discussions will assist in defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will form the basis of the required education and testing components for the licence.