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NSBS Library Catalogue Relaunches with a New Look

Published on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

The Society’s Library Catalogue provides current, practical Canadian legal resources for Nova Scotia’s legal profession.

We’re excited to relaunch the Library Catalogue with a new look, featuring a ‘Latest Additions’ section to guide you to the latest resources.

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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2021 Statistical Snapshot

Published on February 25, 2022December 12, 2022

The Society’s Annual Lawyer Report (ALR) asks practising lawyers questions related to demographics, employment type, area of practice, equity and diversity within the profession, access to justice issues and compliance-related questions to help us track trends and identify areas where additional support or resources are valuable.

We use the statistical data from the ALR and information from our membership database to create an annual Statistical Snapshot.