Regular Lawyer Membership
New Member Discounted Rate
$310.75 (including HST)
Open to all newly called lawyers who have never been an OTLA member or have not been a member within the past two years.
Five Years or Less from Call to the Bar
$543.95 (including HST)
Open to all eligible lawyers called to the bar in the past five years.
Five Years or More from Call to the Bar
$961.20 (including HST)
Open to all eligible lawyers called to the bar five or more years ago.
Out-of-Province Lawyer Membership
$304.25 (including HST)
Open to all eligible lawyers called to the bar outside of Ontario.
Specialized Sections for Lawyer Members
$141.25 (including HST) per section.
All lawyer members are eligible to apply for the following specialized sections:
Long-Term Disability Section – dedicated to enhancing the ability of OTLA members to seek redress for clients in conflict with their disability insurers.
Medical Malpractice Section – connect with fellow medical malpractice lawyers through regular newsletters, year-round roundtables and section meetings throughout the year along with practice specific programming at our conferences. Access to Canadian Medical Malpractice Listserve.
Sexual Abuse Section – this section provides resources and support to those practicing in the challenging and increasingly prevalent area of law.
Please note, all prospective lawyers must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, or if out of province, in the Law Society of their region.
Law Clerk and Paralegal Membership
$264.25 (including HST)
Open to all law clerks and paralegals who work directly for, and are supervised by, an OTLA member lawyer in good standing.
Law clerk and paralegal members have exclusive access to a dedicated Listserve for law clerks and paralegals only. In addition to this exclusive Listserve, law clerks and paralegal members also receive electronic access to The Litigator, networking opportunities at OTLA conferences, roundtables and webinars along with access to the OTLA website.
Articling Student Membership
$96.05 (including HST)
Articling students receive electronic access to The Litigator, networking opportunities at OTLA conferences, roundtables and webinars along with access to the OTLA website.
Law Student Membership
FREE
Open to all students attending law school.
Law students receive electronic access to The Litigator, networking opportunities at OTLA conferences, roundtables and webinars along with access to the OTLA website.
Includes:
NCA Candidate Membership
Open to all NCA candidates working for an OTLA lawyer in good standing.
LPP Candidate Training Program Membership
Open to all students attending the LPP training program.
LPP Candidate Workplace Training Membership
Open to all students attending in the LPP Workplace training program working for an OTLA lawyer in good standing.
Why Join OTLA?
The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) is the professional home for plaintiff lawyers across Ontario.
OTLA brings together lawyers committed to protecting the rights of injured people and strengthening the plaintiff bar through collaboration, education and advocacy. Membership provides access to a trusted community of colleagues, practical resources that support your practice and a collective voice advancing fairness in Ontario’s civil justice system.
Whether you are new to plaintiff practice or a seasoned trial lawyer, OTLA connects you with the knowledge, experience and professional network that help you succeed.
A Community of Experienced Plaintiff Lawyers
Plaintiff practice can be demanding and complex. OTLA members benefit from a collaborative professional community where lawyers share knowledge, experience and support.
Practical Resources to Support Your Practice
OTLA provides members with tools and information that help them navigate the evolving legal landscape and strengthen their practices.
Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities
OTLA supports the professional growth of its members at every stage of their careers.
Advocacy That Protects the Rights of Injured People
OTLA plays a critical role in advocating for a fair and accessible civil justice system.
A Strong and Supportive Professional Network
OTLA offers numerous opportunities for members to build relationships and collaborate with members across the province.
Join the OTLA Community
Membership in OTLA provides more than professional resources. It connects you with a community of lawyers dedicated to excellence in advocacy and committed to protecting the rights of injured people in Ontario.
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