It could also be that the Law Societies in the 13 provinces and territories, which are entrusted with regulating
the legal profession in the public interest, actually appear to be functioning more like cartels.
Perhaps more importantly, such inquiries appear to only take the regulator away from its core goal of governing
the legal profession in the public interest, and more towards resolving philosophical and mundane disputes between the bar.
The most important role, and legislative mandate, of the Law Society is to regulate
the legal profession in the public interest.
Significantly, the Regulatory Objectives strive to enhance public understanding of and confidence in the regulation of legal services by the Society, and speak to the unique and important role the Society plays in promoting and preserving the independence of
the legal profession in the public interest.
It's mandate is to regulate
the legal profession in the public interest according to Ontario law and the Law Society's rules, regulations and guidelines.
«The Federation is pleased to play this leadership role in fostering greater cooperation among law societies to address emerging issues in
the legal profession in the public interest.»
[89]... the Law Society's undisputed statutory obligation [is] to govern
the legal profession in the public interest.
Would the government do a better job by direct regulation of
the legal profession in the public interest than the Law Society does?