Middlesex Law Association

About Middlesex Law Association

The Middlesex Law Association is a non-profit professional association located on Dundas Street in downtown London. Established in 1879, it provides support services to lawyers, paralegals, articling students, and summer students throughout Middlesex County and has over 140 years of experience in supporting the profession. Members have access to the Middlesex Practice Resource Centre, which features a legal reference library and professional researchers who assist with case law, legislation, and secondary sources. The association provides accredited CPD programming, such as seminars and webinars on litigation strategy and emerging technology, as well as networking opportunities, social events, and mentoring. Additionally, members can utilize the Mayer Lerner Lounge and other meeting spaces, along with amenities like a binding machine, lockers, a kitchenette, printing and scanning services, free Wi-Fi, and court attire loans. The organization is managed by a Board of Trustees consisting of 17 members elected annually. It is a founding member of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) to advocate for provincial issues like court modernization and legal aid funding. The association also supports community initiatives, such as hunger relief through London Lawyers Feed the Hungry and student learning via the OBA / OJEN Competitive Mock Trials for High School Students. Facilities including the library, locker room, and lounge are available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the London Court House.