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COVID-19 FAQs and Updates

Our office is closed to the public as our staff work remotely during our office hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm). Our office will be open to the public Monday-Friday starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

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
NSBS Library

The Society’s Library is open to members/authorized secondary clientele on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Learn more.

Please note that we do not require paper copies of applications:
  • Email your scanned articling application to [email protected]
  • Email your scanned transfer application to [email protected].
  • Email your scanned changes in category application to [email protected].

Note that you can scan documents using most smartphones.

Additional questions? Connect with us at [email protected] or review our contact information.

Society’s Library Open by Appointment Only

Published on May 3, 2022May 9, 2022

The Society’s Library is open to members/authorized secondary clientele on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.

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COVID-19 FAQs for Lawyers

Published on January 5, 2022May 27, 2022

The Society’s COVID-19 FAQs for Lawyers will support you as adapt procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Updated COVID-19 Lawyer’s Guide to Reopening the Office

Published on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

If you are considering reopening your office, you should have an operation plan in place. Review our steps to reopening the office.

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Society’s Library and Barristers’ Gowning Room is Open

The Society’s Library is open during Courthouse hours (8:30-4:30) and after hour access is available with membership card. To gain after hours access, have your member card ready to present to the Commissionaire.

The Barristers’ Gowning Room is also open at the Law Courts for lawyers who are attending court. Please contact the Society’s Library staff at [email protected] or call (902) 425-2665 or connect with the Sheriffs upon entry to the courthouse to receive the room access code.

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