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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.
Learn more about the benefits of membership with the Simcoe County Law Association here!
Staff Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Research & Workstations
There are several 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. Staff are also available to assist, please don't hesitate to ask.
Access to Legal Research Platforms
As part of the Legal Information and Resource Network (LiRN), our law library is able to provide our members with access to the e-LiRN suite, a collection of electronic resource subscriptions that includes a wide range of legal research tools. These legal platforms can be accessed on the computers found within the library by all our members. We also provide remote access to some of the databases. Please see the list below for further information.
These are the legal platforms that are available to our members, and to our staff who support the legal community:
| Database | Description | Library Access | Remote Access |
| CanLII | CanLII provides access to an expansive number of Canadian case law, tribunal decisions, legislation & commentary. It includes Note-Up capabilities and a Citation Guide – COAL. | Yes | Yes |
| CPD Materials | Search the full text of LSO CPD articles or browse by topic. CPD materials offer practical advice from expert practitioners. | Yes | Yes |
| Westlaw Canada | Westlaw Canada is a legal database that offers Canadian and international case law, legislation, tribunal decisions, and secondary sources. | Yes | No |
| Criminal Source (WL) | CriminalSource includes a variety of criminal codes, texts by noted experts, and case law including the C.C.C.s. | Yes | No |
| Estates & Trusts Source (WL) | Estates&TrustsSource includes a variety of texts by trusted experts, covering estate planning, estate administration, or estate litigation. | Yes | No |
| Family Source (WL) | FamilySource includes a variety of texts by trusted experts, covering separation agreements and divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, and matrimonial property. | Yes | No |
| HeinOnline | HeinOnline contains Provincial and Federal statutes, US law journals, English Reports. | Yes | Yes |
| Lexis+ (formerly Quicklaw) |
Lexis+ (formerly Quicklaw) is an extensive legal research database with a comprehensive case law collection, editorial analysis, and data visualization via one simplified AI search experience. Includes Practical Guidance, Legislative Pulse and Brief Analysis. |
Yes | No |
| rangefinder.ca | rangefindr.ca is a tool to help lawyers and judges quickly find criminal sentencing ranges. | Yes | Yes |
| vLex | vlex has over 300 books and journals available electronically, including the Irwin Law’s Essentials of Canadian Law collection and Emond’s Criminal Law Series. | Yes | Yes |
| Vincent AI (vLex) | Vincent AI (vlex) is a virtual legal assistant that uses only Canadian case law to find legal citations, cited documents and the most relevant legal concepts in any legal document. | Yes | Yes |
| DivorceMate | DivorceMate is a legal tool that equips family law professionals with essential tools to help run their practices. | Yes | No |
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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Simcoe County Law Association 75 Mulcaster Street, Suite 420 Barrie, Ontario L4M 3P2 P: 705-739-6569 F: 705-728-8136 |