To learn more about barriers resulting from gender-based discrimination and harassment in the present, the Society’s Gender Equity Committee designed and distributed an online questionnaire to members in 2019. This report summarizes these findings and our next step is to research and consider what recommendations the Committee will make to Council and the Society to address the issues and what …
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Transition from Queen’s Counsel to King’s Counsel
After the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Province of Nova Scotia has announced the following details related to the Queen’s Counsel designation:
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Volunteer Opportunity – Halifax Free Legal Clinic
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for lawyers to volunteer their time this fall.
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Recognizing Emancipation Day on August 1: Resources for Members
day that the practice of slavery officially ended for millions of African people and their descendants in Canada.
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