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Race and the Law Essay Prize

Published on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

We’re seeking essay submissions for the 2022 Race & the Law Essay Prize, an initiative of the Society’s Racial Equity Committee. This award recognizes and encourages outstanding scholarship by law students in Nova Scotia, on topics pertaining specifically to issues of race and law.

Nominate a Lawyer for the Society’s Distinguished Service Award

Published on March 30, 2022November 29, 2022

Nominate an outstanding lawyer for the Society's Distinguished Service Award by May 31, 2022.

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Lawyers Appointed to the Queen’s Counsel

Published on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Nine of the province’s lawyers are being awarded the prestigious Queen’s counsel (QC) designation.

The QC designation is awarded annually to members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and outstanding contributions to the legal community.

Congratulations to the 2021 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Malcolm Jeffcock QC

Published on August 23, 2021January 20, 2022

We’re pleased to announce that Malcolm Jeffcock QC of Truro, NS is the recipient of the Society’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient: John Rafferty QC

Published on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

The Society is pleased to announce that John Rafferty QC of Truro, NS is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

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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.