The Great Library is dedicated to supporting you, Law Society of Ontario licensees, with exceptional access to legal information and research resources.

Our collection boasts over 100,000 volumes of print materials, complemented by free in-library access to online subscriptions, such as Westlaw, Lexis+, Proview, and vLex. In addition, HeinOnline and Rangefindr (brought to you by LiRN) are accessible to you remotely, wherever you practice.

We have invaluable tools tailored to the needs of busy legal professionals. They include:
  • Precedents, sample forms, and other drafting tools
  • Checklists and practice notes
  • Annotated legislation
  • Quantums and other finding tools
  • LSO CPD articles from 2004 to the present 🡠 remotely accessible to all!

In addition, the Great Library offers amazing services that bring expert research support right to you:

  • Ask A Law Librarian: Let us help you with your legal research! We’ll direct you to the most relevant material to help you deal with your legal issues. We can also trace legislative amendments and history, and note up cases and legislation.
  • Document Delivery: We’ll bring the law to you! Simply fill out an online form and our library team will send legal material from our collection quickly by email. This service is free for electronic materials, with small fees for scanning print holdings.
  • KNOW HOW blog: Our blog is a go-to resource for legal research know-how. Explore DIY legal research tips and stay updated on library services.
  • Great Library Research Guides: These 17 guides (and counting) provide step-by-step instructions on finding primary and secondary legal sources. Check out the guides on “How to Find Forms and Precedents” and “Where to Find Canadian Legislation.”
  • Legislative Research Refreshers: Earn 1 Professionalism hour right from your desk! Our free tutorials provide practical, hands-on strategies for researching legislation effectively.

We’re available in person or via chat, phone, email or online form. Our friendly library team is here and ready to help!

Take a look at some of our favourite resources in the side panels.