Council reviews and approves the Society’s budget, including the fee schedule, for the following year at its April meeting.
2024-2025 Society Fees
- Practising: $2,537 + HST
- Non-Practising: $300 + HST
- Retired members: $50 + HST
LIANS Levy
- The full cost of insurance is $2,590 but a credit of $640 reduces the net amount to $1,950 + HST for lawyers in private practice.
- $1,554 for lawyers practising with the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission and Dalhousie Legal Aid Service, and $350 for lawyers employed in the civil service of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Paying your Membership Fees
Fees must be paid in full by June 30th. Practising members have the option for monthly payment, but only through the Society’s Pre-Authorized Payment Plan.
Invoices are emailed to members or firms, copies are available online through your Member Portal. If you have difficulty accessing your portal, please contact the Society’s reception at 902-422-1491.
Payment Options
Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) – Monthly payment plan, available for Practising members only, administration fee applies. Members must complete the Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) form. Lawyers already set up on PAP do not need to reapply. (See below for payment schedule and details, service charge of $92 applies)
Credit Card Online via Member Portal – Service charge of $92 applies to Practising renewals paid by credit card. No service charges on Non-Practising or Retired Membership renewals. Member portal allows for automated password reset if forgotten. Contact Reception at 902 422-1491 if you have difficulty accessing the portal.
Online Banking bill payment function (Not e-mail transfer) – If setting up for the first time, search for Nova Scotia Barristers Society under add vendor/payee, then use your membership number (no spaces or dashes) as the account number.
EFT – If setting up for the first time, contact the Society’s Accounting Administrator for banking information.
Cheque – Payment by cheque is accepted, but electronic payment methods preferred.
Note: email transfers are not accepted.
2024-2025 Monthly Pre-Authorized Payment Installment Dates
June 20th payment covering the first two months, plus administration fee.
- For a Practising member with full insurance, the June 20th total is $952.01
10 Additional payments on the 20th of the month from July 2024 to April 2025
- For a Practising member with full insurance, monthly installment is $430.01
Questions?
For all billing and fee-related inquiries, please contact the Society’s Accounting Administrator.