Articling/PREP Information Session
March 2, 2023
Watch the recording of the NSBS/CPLED Articling/PREP Information Session held on February 15, 2023.
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NSBS Announces New Director and Advisor of Equity and Access Office
February 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the Society will welcome a new Director and Advisor to our Equity and Access Office in the coming weeks. The selection of the incoming Director and Advisor is the product of a months-long and nationwide recruitment process. I want to thank the Society’s Equity Committees for their invaluable contributions during the recruitment and interviewing process.
Congratulations to the 14 King’s Counsel Appointees for 2023
February 8, 2023
Justice Minister and Attorney General Brad Johns announced the appointment of 14 lawyers in Nova Scotia to the King’s Counsel. The criteria to receive this designation includes having been a member of the Nova Scotia bar for a minimum of 15 years and demonstrating professional integrity and good character. An independent advisory committee makes recommendations to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General to determine who will receive the appointment each year.
Notice to the Profession: Amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct in effect
February 3, 2023
On January 27th, 2023 the Society’s Council approved amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct. The amendments relate to discrimination, harassment, and ex parte communication.
The amendments to our Code of Professional Conduct reflect amendments made by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada to the Model Code of Conduct, which seeks to harmonize, as much as possible, the ethical and professional conduct standards for the legal profession in Canada.
NSBS Library Hours of Operation and Resources
January 20, 2023
Did you know the NSBS Library is open from Monday to Friday from 8-4 and is accessible 24/7 with your membership card?
Terrance Sheppard KC Appointed to Council
December 5, 2022
Terrance Sheppard KC will be joining council as a member in the Halifax District for the remainder of the council term. The Nominating Committee made their unanimous recommendation to Council, which was approved in the November Council Meeting.