SCLA Library

The SCLA Law Library provides research, reference, library, and other services supporting legal professionals in Simcoe County, as well as those visiting our courthouses. Our membership currently sits at approximately 400 lawyers operating throughout Simcoe County, including the cities of Barrie and Orillia.

SCLA Members benefit from a full menu of services, including access to specialized legal databases, an extensive print and online collection, expert research and reference assistance, and a range of administrative supports—all designed to help them navigate and access essential legal information with efficiency.

Staff Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Research & Workstations

There are five research computers in the Barrie SCLA Library, plus one each in the Barristers' Lounges in Collingwood, Orillia, and Midland courthouses. Each computer provides access to a menu of research tools that can be used independently, or staff are available to assist. 

• Brief Analysis on Lexis+

• CanLii

• Criminal Source (WL)

• DivorceMate

• Estates & Trusts Source (WL)

• Family Source (WL) 

• Legislative Pulse on Lexis+

• Lexis+ (formerly Quicklaw)

• Practice Advisor on Lexis+

• rangefindr.ca

• Westlaw Next Canada

Location

The SCLA Library is located on the 4th level of the Barrie Courthouse at 75 Mulcaster Street. The library is approximately 1900 square feet with an adjacent lawyer's lounge and two robing rooms.
 

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.


Learn more about the benefits of membership with the Simcoe County Law Association here!

Research Links

 

For The Public

 

AccessCLE has full-text Law Society of Ontario CPD articles since 2004, available as downloadable PDFs 

Canadian Law Blogs Search Engine - Searches over 450 Canadian law blogs written by experts.

CanLII is Canada's largest free legal research database. Contains federal and provincial legal cases, legislation and commentary. 

e-Laws – Ontario legislation of both current and consolidated statutes and regulations dating back to January 2, 2004. 

Legalline - Provides comprehensive answers to legal questions, written in plain language and available in 107 languages. 

MySupportCalculator - Online child and spousal support calculator that also includes instructions and worksheets.

Self-Representative Litigant Guides, published by the Canadian Judicial Council:

Civil Law Handbook

Criminal Law Handbook

Family Law Handbook

Research Guides:

The Canadian Legal Research and Writing Guide - step-by step instructionson how to conduct your legal research.

CanLII tutorials- Clear instructional videos outlining research strategy basics.

Great Library- comprehensive research guides organized by topic, including research guides for international law.

Administrative Boards & Tribunals:

Tribunals Ontario - includes Landlord and Tenant Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and License Appeal Tribunal.

Workplace Safety and InsuranceBoard