The Law Society of Upper Canada

Paralegal Insurance

Paralegals who provide legal services to the public must carry professional liability insurance in accordance with By-law 6, Part II, section 12 (1).

The by-law outlines the minimum requirements for professional liability insurance, as follows:

• Policy limits of $1 million per claim and $2 million in the aggregate are required;
• The coverage must specify the provision of legal services by a paralegal;
• Individual paralegals must be named as an "Insured" on the policy, or by way of endorsement;
• A minimum, non-optional 90-day extended reporting period is required;
• The Law Society should, for the purposes of reporting and cancellation, be added as an "Additional Insured";
• Cancellation notice of 60 days is required;
• Licensees must provide written proof of their compliance with this requirement to carry mandatory insurance before they begin providing legal services, as well as on an annual basis.

Important information for paralegals working under the direct supervision of a lawyer

Insurance is available through your insurance broker.

Please note: the Law Society cannot advise as to the cost of insurance.