| A | B |
|---|
| Law Society of Ontario | governing body for lawyers and paralegals |
| Benchers | individuals who govern the law society |
| Articles | an apprenticeship for lawyers |
| Called to the bar | formally ceremony admitting student to practice of law |
| Paralegals in Ontario | non-lawyers who provide legal services in restricted areas of law |
| Law clerks | non-lawyers who provide legal services under supervision of a lawyer |
| Legal assistant | administrative assistant trained to work in a law firm |
| Notaries | non-lawyer who can witness or swear some legal documentation |
| Judges | Experienced lawyers appointed to the bench |
| Code of Conduct | Written code governing legal ethics of lawyers and paralegals |
| Fiduciary obligation | Duty to act with loyalty and good faith |
| Confidentiality | Duty to keep client information secret |
| Competence | Duty to provide skilled service to the client |
| Undertaking | Formal promise by a lawyer or paralegal to carry out some task |
