Osgoode's Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) 2026
Connect and celebrate internationally trained talent in Canada at Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) - June 3, 2026
This is a unique event that brings together diverse, internationally trained talent with experienced members of the Canadian legal community to discuss tips and strategies on how to make your international training stand out in the Canadian legal landscape.
Designed for lawyers and law graduates from around the globe, as well as those navigating the process of accreditation or licensing independently, Osgoode's Internationally Trained Lawyers Day provides comprehensive insights into the unique paths and partnerships available to help you thrive in the Canadian legal profession. If you're looking for clarity, support, and a roadmap to success, OITLD is the must-attend event for internationally trained lawyers in Canada.
MORNING SESSIONS (ONLINE ONLY): $20+HST
• Hear from representatives of the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and the Law Practice Program (LPP) as they walk you through everything you need to know about the accreditation and licensing process.
• This ticket grants access to the live, online morning sessions only. Attendees who purchased an online only ticket and subsequently arrive in person must purchase a full-day ticket at the regular price. Morning session tickets are non-refundable and cannot be applied toward the full-day ticket.
FULL DAY (IN PERSON ONLY):
Early-Bird Ticket (until April 30, 2026):$45 +HST
Full Price Ticket:$55 +HST
• Gain access to the morning sessions, where representatives from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and the Law Practice Program (LPP) will guide you through the accreditation and licensing process step by step.
• Participate in interactive afternoon workshops led by the Black Female Lawyers Network, ITLNCA NetworkS Association and more, where you'll gain practical insights and strategies to navigate your legal career in Canada successfully.
• Cap off the day at our evening reception, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet experienced members of the Canadian legal community and expand your professional connections.
Register today!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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HEAR FROM PAST ATTENDEES:
"OITLD was the first event I attended the day after arriving in Toronto. I was stressed with all the moves that were happening in my life and though I was not disoriented - I studied the NCA and LSO process before - I was very anxious because at times, I did not believe that becoming a lawyer in Canada was feasible for someone coming from a civil law jurisdiction. I gained confidence that my plan was feasible. I heard the successful stories of other internationally trained lawyers and I listened to people directly involved in the education, accreditation and licensing process who were all very supportive, precise and helpful. The panel from OsgoodePD gave me the right mindset which allowed me to plan the right course of future actions. Most importantly, attending the OITLD gave me the sense of community: I realized that I was not alone in my challenges. To sum it up, OITLD was a great boost for my start in Canada."
Dmitry Shniger, LLM, PhD
Counsel, TD Insurance and Instructor, Osgoode Professional Development
"During Osgoode's Internationally Trained Lawyers Day, I was able to connect with fellow international lawyers and law degree holders who also had come to Canada in the past few years and were thinking of pursuing legal careers in Canada. I still continue to have great friendships with those who I met, which I did not expect when I had signed up to the event. After attending OITLD, I was very much encouraged to start the journey to pursue my legal career in Canada, which did not look realistic to me before I attended."
Ayaka Yoshinari, JD, LLM
Associate Lawyer, Anwari Law
