WATERLOO REGION LAW ASSOCIATION

The Waterloo Region Law Association (WRLA) is currently Ontario's sixth largest law association with over 620 members. The WRLA was originally founded in Berlin, now Kitchener, in 1894 by a group of nine lawyers to share library resources with its members. Today, our not-for-profit association continues to provide valuable library and research services, and has also grown to become a leading organization committed to offering its members advocacy, legal education, mentorship and guidance through the ongoing challenges facing the profession. The WRLA is governed by a volunteer board of lawyers and paralegals from all practice areas and represents all sizes of local law firms. The WRLA operates in the Waterloo Region Courthouse and has one of the largest private law library collections in Ontario. While involved in various community activities, the WRLA represents our members to the Ontario bench and bar, to all levels of government, and to the public at large promoting our three pillars: knowledge, advocacy, and community.

The WRLA library is for the use of WRLA members, LSO licensees, and other legal practitioners. Library staff cannot provide legal advice or research assistance to the public. The WRLA cannot provide lawyer referrals. Should you need legal advice, please consult our Member Directory and Legal Resources for the Public page.