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.
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Candee McCarthy named NSBS Acting President
January 27, 2026
Candee McCarthy to assume the powers of the office of NSBS President (i.e. Acting President) until her formal appointment in June 2026.
Nova Scotia Bar Admissions – January 16, 2026
January 19, 2026
In a ceremony held at the Law Courts in Halifax on January 16, 2026, seven individuals were admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar.
Missing Wills: January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
We have been advised of the following missing Wills during the last 30 days, with information exactly as provided in the form.
In Review: NSBS Statistical Snapshot 2025
January 14, 2026
Each year the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society conducts a survey of our membership to create an annual snapshot of the Nova Scotia Legal Profession.
REMINDER: AMIE Award Nominations for 2025
January 1, 2026
The Society is seeking nominations for the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).