COVID-19 FAQs and Updates

The Society’s office is a mandatory vaccination facility. Anyone entering the office (800–2000 Barrington Street, Halifax NS) must be fully vaccinated in accordance with public health guidelines (currently two weeks post your second dose) and must provide proof of vaccination status.

We made the decision to implement a mandatory vaccination policy to promote the health and safety of the Society’s staff and any others who might access the building from time to time.

Proof of vaccination status can be printed or downloaded from the Government of Nova Scotia website and provided in advance or prior to entry. Once your status is confirmed, any record provided will be deleted/destroyed. If you prefer to control that process, you can bring a printout and destroy it yourself after your status has been noted or display it on your smartphone/other electronic devices.

To connect with us:

• Call our main switchboard at 902-422-1491
• Email our staff – review our staff directory
• Drop mail/parcels in our designated drop boxes outside of our office

Please note that our office is currently closed to the public due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the province. Our staff continue to work remotely and are available during our office hours (8:30 AM-4:30 PM). Review our contact information.

NSBS Library

We are suspending appointments at the Society’s Library until at least January 14, 2022, due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the province. We will provide updates regarding Library appointments as they are available.

We continue to offer “curbside” pick-up and drop-off and members can continue to access the library catalogue. The Lawyers’ Reading Room is accessible by logging into the member area of the Society’s website. Connect with the library at nsbslib@nsbs.org or call (902) 425-2665.

Please note that we do not require paper copies of applications:

• Email your scanned articling application to articling@nsbs.org
• Email your scanned transfer application to admissions@nsbs.org.
• Email your scanned changes in category application to aoconnor@nsbs.org.

Note that you can scan documents using most smartphones.

Additional questions? Connect with us at info@nsbs.org or review our contact information.