What is the real test of remorse for an applicant at a disciplinary hearing?

In George v. Law Society of Ontario, the hearing panel described remorse as involving “gaining significant insight”.[11] In that case the panel concluded that the applicant had “been able to look at his own behaviours, recognize that his actions were choices that he actively made, and take full responsibility for them, as opposed to blaming other persons or outside factors.” T.(S.A.) v. Law Society of Ontario is also instructive. There the hearing panel stated that the real test of remorse is a willingness to face one’s past behaviour, one’s demons, to be totally honest with oneself, and take appropriate remedial action.[12]