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.
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Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute Probate Survey
January 26, 2026
The Access to Justice and Law Reform Institute are inviting lawyers to share their perspectives on simplifying probate.
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.
Equity in Action Scenario: New Client Intake
January 9, 2026
Scenario: A mid-sized law firm is onboarding a new client who is a person with a physical disability and whose first language is not English.