waterloo region law association

WHY JOIN THE WRLA?

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership in the Waterloo Region Law Association is reserved for lawyers and paralegals in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Articling students with principles that are WRLA members can join at no cost for the duration of their articles. 

LIBRARY SERVICES

• Access to the WRLA Law Library (24/7).
• Library services such as legal reference, research, photocopying, printing, and fax service.
• Access to Lexis Advanced Quicklaw, Westlaw, Proview, Practical Law, Wrongful Dismissal Database and Practice Advisor, O'Brien's Forms.
• WiFi in the Library and Lawyers' Lounge.
• Borrowing privileges overnight for two weeks.
• Access to more than 10,000 print titles within the WRLA library collection.
• Professional research and reference services as well as document delivery and inter-library loan.
• Remote access to vLex, Irwin Law eBook Collection, Emond Criminal Law Series, Vincent, and Rangefindr.
• 50% discount on select LSO CPDs.

NETWORKING

• Social events and informal networking. 
• Awards events.
• Become an active contributor to the WRLA by speaking, writing or participating in a committee.

EDUCATION

• Keep current and collect CPD hours quickly and cost effectively. WRLA offers education programs during the year, which are LSO, accredited CPD learning.
• Receive regional Notices from the Judiciary, Bench and Bar Committees. 

LOBBYING

• WRLA Trustees lobby and network to represent the membership and local bar.

EQUIPMENT & APPAREL

Members may borrow for court at no charge:

• Data/video projector
• External CD Player
• Podium
• Easel/Flipchart
• Portable projector screens
• Laptop
• Legal attire: Gown, vest, and tabs for day use in the Waterloo Region Courthouse
  
  

PUBLICATIONS

• Subscription to the WRLA Monthly Newsletter

PERKOPOLIS

If you are a current WRLA member, you are eligible for Perkopolis! Perkopolis is a member discount program that provides exclusive access to discounts on a variety of products and services across Canada and globally. The program offers an array of discounts from many popular brands, including Apple, Lenovo, Adidas, WestJet, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and more! There is no cost to register with Perkopolis as a WRLA member. It is included with your membership. For more information on Perkopolis and how to register, click here.

OTHER

• Invitation to our AGM
• Free listing of members' contact information in the Find A Lawyer feature on our website
• Use of headphones for CD-ROM and DVD audio files 
  
• Member rates for WRLA products, services, CPD and social events
  
• NEW ONLINE registration & payment options for membership renewal, events, CPDs & invoices
  
• Access to the Members’ Only section and services of the WRLA website
• Access to yearly locker rental services within the courthouse (limited space)
  
• Access to discounted printing and photocopying

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