Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer (Answers)
March 11, 2026
Review the NSBS answers from our last Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer. Learn more about how to support diverse hiring practices.
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Days of Significance – March 2026
February 25, 2026
The NSBS provides a monthly list of days of cultural, religious, and historical significance to support the diverse community of Nova Scotia.
Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer
February 25, 2026
A rapidly growing medium-sized law firm’s litigation department plans to hire a lawyer recently called to the Bar. The job posting expresses preference for experience in private practice, experience in litigation, and ability to fit within their “work culture,” though this is not defined.
NSBS Professional Responsibility Opportunities for Racialized Individuals
February 25, 2026
As we seek to fill committee vacancies connected to Professional Responsibility, we are focusing on recruiting individuals from Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, and racialized communities.
Days of Significance – February 2026
January 29, 2026
The NSBS provides a monthly list of days of cultural, religious, and historical significance to support the diverse community of Nova Scotia.
Celebrating African Heritage Month – February 2026
January 28, 2026
African Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the unique role African Nova Scotians have played within our province’s history and culture.