York Region Law Association

The York Region Law Association is a professional organization committed to serving the legal community within the Region.

Supported by membership fees and grants, the Association administers and maintains the Law Association and Library situated at the Newmarket Courthouse.

The Association establishes standing committees tasked with addressing matters pertinent to the practice of law in the Region. These committees maintain ongoing communication with various levels of the judiciary, as well as with related offices and organizations.

Furthermore, the York Region Law Association coordinates continuing professional development programs, regular social functions, and educational and informational meetings for its members.

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For better and more reliable connectivity and bandwidth at Superior Court of Justice courthouses, counsel and self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the OPS Guest Wi-Fi (as opposed to using the OPS Public Wi-Fi which is not available in courtrooms). Once registered, counsel or a litigant will have access to Wi-Fi at any Superior Court of Justice Courthouse across the province for a period of 6 months (accounts must be renewed every 6 months).

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INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC

The YRLA cannot provide legal advice or research assistance to the public. These links may help you:

General Legal Information (Updated Apr 2025)

Family Law (Updated July 2025)

Self-Represented Litigants (Updated July 2025)

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MEMBERSHIP

Why become a YRLA Member?

24 hour access to the library
Borrowing for office use
Lexis Advance Quicklaw, Practical Guidance, and WestlawNext Canada access
Inclusion in the YRLA membership directory on our website
Distribution by email of professional notices, other YRLA notices and invitations
Reduced-rate CPDs + in-house Lunch & Learns (view past programs here)