Pre-Hearing

A hearing will be set at a date and time that is convenient for both you and Discipline Counsel. If a schedule cannot be agreed upon by the parties, a request can be made through the ADFG Office to the Senior Chair or Associate Chair to provide assistance.

We strongly encourage students to seek legal representation. You have the right to be represented, although some students choose to represent themselves.

Downtown Legal Services

DLS is staffed by law students working under the supervision of lawyers, and is a service provided free of charge to students who qualify.
655 Spadina Avenue 
Toronto, ON M5S 2H9 
416-978-6447
Downtown Legal Services Website


Law Society Referral Service

The Law Society of Ontario operates the Law Society Referral Service. You will be able to speak with a lawyer or paralegal and receive up to a 30 minute consultation for free.
416-947-3330 (within the GTA) 
1-800-268-8326 
Law Society Referral Service Website 


Legal Aid Ontario

In 1998, the Ontario government enacted the Legal Aid Services Act in which the province renewed and strengthened its commitment to legal aid. The Act established Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), an independent but publicly funded and publicly accountable non-profit corporation, to administer the province's legal aid program.
416-979-1446 (Toronto)
1-800-668-8258 (Toll Free)
Legal Aid Website 

If you need a disability-related accommodation to participate in this academic appeal process, please review and follow the procedure set out in the Protocol for Requesting Accommodation for Disabilities in the Academic Discipline Process.