Ontario Paralegal Licensing Examination Complete Questions And Detailed Solutions Latest Update This Year
Q1: Ontario paralegal scope of practice per Law Society of Ontario By-Law 4 - what can paralegal do?
A. Can represent in Superior Court indictable offences unlimited
B. Can do family law Superior Court
C. Can do real estate closings over $50k
D. Represent in Small Claims Court up to $35,000 (now $50,000 threshold change check), Provincial Offences Act offences, summary
conviction offences with max 6 months, tribunals, immigration, before LSO licensed
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Represent in Small Claims Court up to $35,000 (now $50,000 threshold change check), Provincial Offences Act offences, summary
conviction offences with max 6 months, tribunals, immigration, before LSO licensed
Rationale: CORRECT: By-Law 4 paralegal scope: Small Claims Court (limit increased from $25k to $35k Jan 1 2020 now proposed $50k - exam
may still reference $35k), Provincial Offences Act, summary conviction where max 6 months imprisonment, tribunals (LTB HRTO WSIB etc),
immigration. CANNOT: Superior Court indictable, family Superior Court, real estate closing, wills. WHY WRONG: B indictable prohibited. C family
Superior prohibited. D real estate closing prohibited lawyers only.
Q2: Paralegal Rules of Conduct 3.02 conflict of interest test?
A. No conflict ever allowed
B. Only personal interest prohibited
C. Only concurrent conflict prohibited
D. Substantial risk representation of one client will be materially and adversely affected by duties to another client or own interest - must avoid
unless informed consent + reasonable belief can represent
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Substantial risk representation of one client will be materially and adversely affected by duties to another client or own interest - must
avoid unless informed consent + reasonable belief can represent
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 3.02 conflict: substantial risk materially adversely affected by duties to another. Includes concurrent clients and
personal interest. Can continue only if informed consent in writing and reasonable belief competent representation. Must avoid if will be impaired.
WHY WRONG: B some conflicts consentable. C concurrent and successive both. D personal interest also covered.
Q3: Trust account rules - paralegal can hold client funds?
A. No records needed
B. No trust account ever
C. Can mix with personal account
D. Yes in mixed trust account separate from personal, must be held in trust at eligible financial institution, records required per By-Law 8,
cannot mix with personal, must be LSO approved account
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Yes in mixed trust account separate from personal, must be held in trust at eligible financial institution, records required per By-Law 8,
cannot mix with personal, must be LSO approved account
Rationale: CORRECT: By-Law 8 trust accounts: paralegals may hold client funds in trust - must be separate mixed trust account at eligible
institution (bank trust company), designated as trust, cannot mix personal, must maintain records receipts, monthly reconciliations. WHY WRONG: B
can hold trust. C cannot mix - violation. D records required detailed.
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,Q4: Small Claims Court Ontario - monetary jurisdiction current?
A. $35,000 per claim as of Jan 1 2020 increase from $25,000 - note 2024 proposal to $50,000 check latest LSO update - exam often still tests
$35k
B. Unlimited
C. $100,000
D. $10,000 only
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. $35,000 per claim as of Jan 1 2020 increase from $25,000 - note 2024 proposal to $50,000 check latest LSO update - exam often still
tests $35k
Rationale: CORRECT: Small Claims $35,000 (increased Jan 1 2020 from $25k). 2024 Ontario proposal to increase to $50k pending - check latest
update exam may reference $35k until proclaimed. Plus interest costs. WHY WRONG: B outdated $10k very old. C $100k Superior. D unlimited
Superior.
Q5: Small Claims Court - limitation period under Limitations Act 2002?
A. 6 months
B. Basic limitation 2 years from discovery, ultimate 15 years - discovery principle discoverability, for Small Claims breach contract tort 2 years
C. No limitation
D. 6 years for all
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. Basic limitation 2 years from discovery, ultimate 15 years - discovery principle discoverability, for Small Claims breach contract tort 2
years
Rationale: CORRECT: Limitations Act 2002 s4 basic 2 years from day discovered or ought to have discovered claim, s15 ultimate 15 years from
act. Breach contract tort 2 years. Exceptions. WHY WRONG: B 6 months too short POA? C 6 years old law. D limitation exists.
Q6: Small Claims Court - service of Plaintiff's Claim Rule 7?
A. Personal service or alternative to personal per Rule 7.02 - must serve within 6 months of issuance, file affidavit of service
B. Only by email
C. No service needed
D. Only by mail
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. Personal service or alternative to personal per Rule 7.02 - must serve within 6 months of issuance, file affidavit of service
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 7 service Plaintiff's Claim must be served within 6 months of issuance, personal service or alternative to personal
(leave at place with adult + mail) per Rule 7.02, affidavit of service Form 8A filed. WHY WRONG: B service required. C mail alone not personal
unless alternative method complied. D email not allowed without court order.
Q7: Small Claims - defence timeline?
A. 5 days
B. 20 days from service if served in Ontario, 40 days if outside Ontario, per Rule 9
C. 60 days
D. No deadline
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. 20 days from service if served in Ontario, 40 days if outside Ontario, per Rule 9
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 9 Defence 20 days if served in Ontario, 40 days outside Ontario. Must file Form 9A with court and serve on all parties.
WHY WRONG: B 5 too short. C 60 too long. D deadline exists default judgment risk.
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,Q8: Small Claims - default judgment Rule 11?
A. Automatic after 1 day
B. Only judge can sign always
C. No default judgment in Small Claims
D. If defendant fails to file defence within 20 days, plaintiff may file Request to Clerk Form 9B for default judgment clerk may sign if claim debt
liquidated, else assessment hearing
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. If defendant fails to file defence within 20 days, plaintiff may file Request to Clerk Form 9B for default judgment clerk may sign if claim
debt liquidated, else assessment hearing
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 11 default judgment if no defence filed within time - plaintiff files Form 9B Request to Clerk - clerk may sign default if
liquidated claim debt - if unliquidated or non-debt, assessment hearing before judge. WHY WRONG: B default exists. C not 1 day 20 days. D clerk
can sign liquidated.
Q9: Small Claims - settlement conference purpose Rule 13?
A. No purpose
B. Mandatory settlement conference presided by judge to attempt settlement, narrow issues, disclosure documents, discuss settlement - must
have authority or client available - costs consequences if unreasonable
C. Only for costs
D. Trial
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. Mandatory settlement conference presided by judge to attempt settlement, narrow issues, disclosure documents, discuss settlement -
must have authority or client available - costs consequences if unreasonable
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 13 settlement conference mandatory before trial - purpose attempt settlement, narrow issues, ensure disclosure,
discuss possible motion, set trial date. Parties must have authority to settle or client phone available. Costs consequences if fails to attend or
unreasonable. WHY WRONG: B trial later. C purpose exists. D more than costs.
Q10: Provincial Offences Act - Part I ticket vs Part III information?
A. Part I serious Part III minor
B. Same
C. No difference
D. Part I ticket offence notice for minor offences set fine up to $1000, Part III information for serious offences no set fine requires court
summons more formal
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Part I ticket offence notice for minor offences set fine up to $1000, Part III information for serious offences no set fine requires court
summons more formal
Rationale: CORRECT: POA Part I Certificate of Offence - minor offences set fine <$1000 ticket, option pay or early resolution or trial. Part III
Information - serious offences no set fine summons or warrant requires court, more formal. Part II parking. WHY WRONG: B different procedures. C
reversed seriousness.
Q11: POA - limitation period to commence proceeding?
A. 15 years
B. No limitation
C. 2 years
D. No limitation for POA? Actually s5 POA proceeding must be commenced within 6 months from time offence committed for Part I and III?
Check: POA s5 6 months for Part I? Many POA 6 months limitation - exam tests 6 months
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. No limitation for POA? Actually s5 POA proceeding must be commenced within 6 months from time offence committed for Part I and
III? Check: POA s5 6 months for Part I? Many POA 6 months limitation - exam tests 6 months
Rationale: CORRECT: POA s5 generally 6 months from offence date to commence Part I or III proceeding (Certificate filed or information sworn).
Some exceptions regulatory. WHY WRONG: B limitation exists 6 months. C/D Limitations Act 2/15 not POA - POA has own 6 months.
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, Q12: POA - early resolution option?
A. Defendant may meet with prosecutor to discuss resolution before trial for Part I tickets - may resolve to lesser offence or withdrawal
B. Only trial
C. No early resolution
D. Only pay fine
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. Defendant may meet with prosecutor to discuss resolution before trial for Part I tickets - may resolve to lesser offence or withdrawal
Rationale: CORRECT: POA early resolution meeting with prosecutor for Part I - opportunity discuss plea lesser offence, withdrawal, explain
circumstances. Not available for all tickets. WHY WRONG: B early resolution exists. C/D more options than only trial/pay.
Q13: Tribunal - Landlord Tenant Board - notice N4 nonpayment rent?
A. Only 7 days
B. N4 14 days to pay or vacate - if tenant pays within 14 days voids notice, if not landlord may file L1 application after 14 days
C. No notice needed
D. Only 30 days
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. N4 14 days to pay or vacate - if tenant pays within 14 days voids notice, if not landlord may file L1 application after 14 days
Rationale: CORRECT: LTB N4 nonpayment rent 14 days notice - must give 14 days to pay or vacate, if pays within 14 voids, if not landlord may file
L1 after 14 days. N5 interference 20 days etc. WHY WRONG: B notice required. C 7 too short for N4. D 30 for other notices but N4 is 14.
Q14: Human Rights Tribunal Ontario - application deadline?
A. HRTO Form 1 must be filed within 1 year of last discriminatory incident per HR Code s34 - late filing possible if bona fide reason but strict
B. 2 years
C. 6 months
D. No deadline
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. HRTO Form 1 must be filed within 1 year of last discriminatory incident per HR Code s34 - late filing possible if bona fide reason but
strict
Rationale: CORRECT: Human Rights Code s34 application within 1 year of last incident - HRTO Form 1. Late may be allowed if delay in good faith
and no substantial prejudice but strict. WHY WRONG: B deadline exists. C not 2 years like civil - HRTO 1 year. D not 6 months POA.
Q15: WSIB vs WSIA - paralegal can represent?
A. No cannot
B. Only union
C. Yes paralegal can represent before WSIB Workplace Safety Insurance Board and WSIAT Appeals Tribunal for worker or employer - within
scope
D. Only lawyer
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
C. Yes paralegal can represent before WSIB Workplace Safety Insurance Board and WSIAT Appeals Tribunal for worker or employer -
within scope
Rationale: CORRECT: Paralegal scope includes WSIB and WSIAT representation - workplace safety insurance - yes within scope per By-Law 4.
WHY WRONG: B allowed. C paralegal allowed not lawyer only. D not only union.
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Q1: Ontario paralegal scope of practice per Law Society of Ontario By-Law 4 - what can paralegal do?
A. Can represent in Superior Court indictable offences unlimited
B. Can do family law Superior Court
C. Can do real estate closings over $50k
D. Represent in Small Claims Court up to $35,000 (now $50,000 threshold change check), Provincial Offences Act offences, summary
conviction offences with max 6 months, tribunals, immigration, before LSO licensed
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Represent in Small Claims Court up to $35,000 (now $50,000 threshold change check), Provincial Offences Act offences, summary
conviction offences with max 6 months, tribunals, immigration, before LSO licensed
Rationale: CORRECT: By-Law 4 paralegal scope: Small Claims Court (limit increased from $25k to $35k Jan 1 2020 now proposed $50k - exam
may still reference $35k), Provincial Offences Act, summary conviction where max 6 months imprisonment, tribunals (LTB HRTO WSIB etc),
immigration. CANNOT: Superior Court indictable, family Superior Court, real estate closing, wills. WHY WRONG: B indictable prohibited. C family
Superior prohibited. D real estate closing prohibited lawyers only.
Q2: Paralegal Rules of Conduct 3.02 conflict of interest test?
A. No conflict ever allowed
B. Only personal interest prohibited
C. Only concurrent conflict prohibited
D. Substantial risk representation of one client will be materially and adversely affected by duties to another client or own interest - must avoid
unless informed consent + reasonable belief can represent
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Substantial risk representation of one client will be materially and adversely affected by duties to another client or own interest - must
avoid unless informed consent + reasonable belief can represent
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 3.02 conflict: substantial risk materially adversely affected by duties to another. Includes concurrent clients and
personal interest. Can continue only if informed consent in writing and reasonable belief competent representation. Must avoid if will be impaired.
WHY WRONG: B some conflicts consentable. C concurrent and successive both. D personal interest also covered.
Q3: Trust account rules - paralegal can hold client funds?
A. No records needed
B. No trust account ever
C. Can mix with personal account
D. Yes in mixed trust account separate from personal, must be held in trust at eligible financial institution, records required per By-Law 8,
cannot mix with personal, must be LSO approved account
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Yes in mixed trust account separate from personal, must be held in trust at eligible financial institution, records required per By-Law 8,
cannot mix with personal, must be LSO approved account
Rationale: CORRECT: By-Law 8 trust accounts: paralegals may hold client funds in trust - must be separate mixed trust account at eligible
institution (bank trust company), designated as trust, cannot mix personal, must maintain records receipts, monthly reconciliations. WHY WRONG: B
can hold trust. C cannot mix - violation. D records required detailed.
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,Q4: Small Claims Court Ontario - monetary jurisdiction current?
A. $35,000 per claim as of Jan 1 2020 increase from $25,000 - note 2024 proposal to $50,000 check latest LSO update - exam often still tests
$35k
B. Unlimited
C. $100,000
D. $10,000 only
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. $35,000 per claim as of Jan 1 2020 increase from $25,000 - note 2024 proposal to $50,000 check latest LSO update - exam often still
tests $35k
Rationale: CORRECT: Small Claims $35,000 (increased Jan 1 2020 from $25k). 2024 Ontario proposal to increase to $50k pending - check latest
update exam may reference $35k until proclaimed. Plus interest costs. WHY WRONG: B outdated $10k very old. C $100k Superior. D unlimited
Superior.
Q5: Small Claims Court - limitation period under Limitations Act 2002?
A. 6 months
B. Basic limitation 2 years from discovery, ultimate 15 years - discovery principle discoverability, for Small Claims breach contract tort 2 years
C. No limitation
D. 6 years for all
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. Basic limitation 2 years from discovery, ultimate 15 years - discovery principle discoverability, for Small Claims breach contract tort 2
years
Rationale: CORRECT: Limitations Act 2002 s4 basic 2 years from day discovered or ought to have discovered claim, s15 ultimate 15 years from
act. Breach contract tort 2 years. Exceptions. WHY WRONG: B 6 months too short POA? C 6 years old law. D limitation exists.
Q6: Small Claims Court - service of Plaintiff's Claim Rule 7?
A. Personal service or alternative to personal per Rule 7.02 - must serve within 6 months of issuance, file affidavit of service
B. Only by email
C. No service needed
D. Only by mail
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. Personal service or alternative to personal per Rule 7.02 - must serve within 6 months of issuance, file affidavit of service
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 7 service Plaintiff's Claim must be served within 6 months of issuance, personal service or alternative to personal
(leave at place with adult + mail) per Rule 7.02, affidavit of service Form 8A filed. WHY WRONG: B service required. C mail alone not personal
unless alternative method complied. D email not allowed without court order.
Q7: Small Claims - defence timeline?
A. 5 days
B. 20 days from service if served in Ontario, 40 days if outside Ontario, per Rule 9
C. 60 days
D. No deadline
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. 20 days from service if served in Ontario, 40 days if outside Ontario, per Rule 9
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 9 Defence 20 days if served in Ontario, 40 days outside Ontario. Must file Form 9A with court and serve on all parties.
WHY WRONG: B 5 too short. C 60 too long. D deadline exists default judgment risk.
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,Q8: Small Claims - default judgment Rule 11?
A. Automatic after 1 day
B. Only judge can sign always
C. No default judgment in Small Claims
D. If defendant fails to file defence within 20 days, plaintiff may file Request to Clerk Form 9B for default judgment clerk may sign if claim debt
liquidated, else assessment hearing
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. If defendant fails to file defence within 20 days, plaintiff may file Request to Clerk Form 9B for default judgment clerk may sign if claim
debt liquidated, else assessment hearing
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 11 default judgment if no defence filed within time - plaintiff files Form 9B Request to Clerk - clerk may sign default if
liquidated claim debt - if unliquidated or non-debt, assessment hearing before judge. WHY WRONG: B default exists. C not 1 day 20 days. D clerk
can sign liquidated.
Q9: Small Claims - settlement conference purpose Rule 13?
A. No purpose
B. Mandatory settlement conference presided by judge to attempt settlement, narrow issues, disclosure documents, discuss settlement - must
have authority or client available - costs consequences if unreasonable
C. Only for costs
D. Trial
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. Mandatory settlement conference presided by judge to attempt settlement, narrow issues, disclosure documents, discuss settlement -
must have authority or client available - costs consequences if unreasonable
Rationale: CORRECT: Rule 13 settlement conference mandatory before trial - purpose attempt settlement, narrow issues, ensure disclosure,
discuss possible motion, set trial date. Parties must have authority to settle or client phone available. Costs consequences if fails to attend or
unreasonable. WHY WRONG: B trial later. C purpose exists. D more than costs.
Q10: Provincial Offences Act - Part I ticket vs Part III information?
A. Part I serious Part III minor
B. Same
C. No difference
D. Part I ticket offence notice for minor offences set fine up to $1000, Part III information for serious offences no set fine requires court
summons more formal
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. Part I ticket offence notice for minor offences set fine up to $1000, Part III information for serious offences no set fine requires court
summons more formal
Rationale: CORRECT: POA Part I Certificate of Offence - minor offences set fine <$1000 ticket, option pay or early resolution or trial. Part III
Information - serious offences no set fine summons or warrant requires court, more formal. Part II parking. WHY WRONG: B different procedures. C
reversed seriousness.
Q11: POA - limitation period to commence proceeding?
A. 15 years
B. No limitation
C. 2 years
D. No limitation for POA? Actually s5 POA proceeding must be commenced within 6 months from time offence committed for Part I and III?
Check: POA s5 6 months for Part I? Many POA 6 months limitation - exam tests 6 months
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
D. No limitation for POA? Actually s5 POA proceeding must be commenced within 6 months from time offence committed for Part I and
III? Check: POA s5 6 months for Part I? Many POA 6 months limitation - exam tests 6 months
Rationale: CORRECT: POA s5 generally 6 months from offence date to commence Part I or III proceeding (Certificate filed or information sworn).
Some exceptions regulatory. WHY WRONG: B limitation exists 6 months. C/D Limitations Act 2/15 not POA - POA has own 6 months.
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, Q12: POA - early resolution option?
A. Defendant may meet with prosecutor to discuss resolution before trial for Part I tickets - may resolve to lesser offence or withdrawal
B. Only trial
C. No early resolution
D. Only pay fine
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. Defendant may meet with prosecutor to discuss resolution before trial for Part I tickets - may resolve to lesser offence or withdrawal
Rationale: CORRECT: POA early resolution meeting with prosecutor for Part I - opportunity discuss plea lesser offence, withdrawal, explain
circumstances. Not available for all tickets. WHY WRONG: B early resolution exists. C/D more options than only trial/pay.
Q13: Tribunal - Landlord Tenant Board - notice N4 nonpayment rent?
A. Only 7 days
B. N4 14 days to pay or vacate - if tenant pays within 14 days voids notice, if not landlord may file L1 application after 14 days
C. No notice needed
D. Only 30 days
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
B. N4 14 days to pay or vacate - if tenant pays within 14 days voids notice, if not landlord may file L1 application after 14 days
Rationale: CORRECT: LTB N4 nonpayment rent 14 days notice - must give 14 days to pay or vacate, if pays within 14 voids, if not landlord may file
L1 after 14 days. N5 interference 20 days etc. WHY WRONG: B notice required. C 7 too short for N4. D 30 for other notices but N4 is 14.
Q14: Human Rights Tribunal Ontario - application deadline?
A. HRTO Form 1 must be filed within 1 year of last discriminatory incident per HR Code s34 - late filing possible if bona fide reason but strict
B. 2 years
C. 6 months
D. No deadline
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
A. HRTO Form 1 must be filed within 1 year of last discriminatory incident per HR Code s34 - late filing possible if bona fide reason but
strict
Rationale: CORRECT: Human Rights Code s34 application within 1 year of last incident - HRTO Form 1. Late may be allowed if delay in good faith
and no substantial prejudice but strict. WHY WRONG: B deadline exists. C not 2 years like civil - HRTO 1 year. D not 6 months POA.
Q15: WSIB vs WSIA - paralegal can represent?
A. No cannot
B. Only union
C. Yes paralegal can represent before WSIB Workplace Safety Insurance Board and WSIAT Appeals Tribunal for worker or employer - within
scope
D. Only lawyer
Answer & Excellent Rationale:
C. Yes paralegal can represent before WSIB Workplace Safety Insurance Board and WSIAT Appeals Tribunal for worker or employer -
within scope
Rationale: CORRECT: Paralegal scope includes WSIB and WSIAT representation - workplace safety insurance - yes within scope per By-Law 4.
WHY WRONG: B allowed. C paralegal allowed not lawyer only. D not only union.
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