Social Work & the Law: Navigating Legal Systems, Supporting Clients 

 Building legal literacy and confidence for social work practice

Understand the law. Strengthen your practice. Support your clients.

Social workers regularly support people navigating complex legal systems and the social, economic and personal impacts of legal decisions. This four-part series, delivered by the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO), explores key areas of law that intersect with social work practice including family law, gender-based violence, housing and eviction, racial discrimination, and immigration status.

Designed for social workers, the series will build practical legal literacy, strengthen confidence in identifying legal issues, and support more informed, responsive and client-centred practice.

All webinars will be recorded and made available on-demand in the week following the live event. 

Registration closes at 3pm on the business day before each webinar.

Pricing:

• OASW Members: Free (member ID # required)
• Non-Members: $30 + HST per webinar

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Family Law 101 for Social Workers 

Monday, October 26, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET | Online

Presented by SALCO

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to Ontario family law and explain how family law issues intersect with day-to-day social work practice. Participants will learn to identify urgent concerns, understand key legal concepts and processes, and support clients in obtaining timely legal advice.

NEXT UP IN THE SERIES:

Gender-Based Violence and Its Intersection with the Law 

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET | Online | Registration Open 

Housing Law, Eviction Prevention, and Racial Discrimination 

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET | Online 

Immigration Law and Precarious Immigration Status

Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET | Online