Society news
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New Society leadership: Inaugural address by President Tilly Pillay QC
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 @ 12:13 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to introduce its new leadership for the 2014-2015 year.Read More >
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2014 NSBS Annual Report now available online
Monday, June 23, 2014 @ 04:16 pmThe Society's 2014 Annual Report and Financial Statements are now available on the website. Visit http://nsbs.org/annual-reports.Read More >
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Access Committee to improve justice system
Thursday, June 12, 2014 @ 09:13 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to participate in the Access to Justice Co-ordinating Committee (A2JCC), a new collaborative effort among leaders in the province’s justice and legal community.Read More >
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Observership Program for Internationally Trained Lawyers in Legal Workplaces: Final report
Thursday, June 12, 2014 @ 01:26 pmThe Society recently completed a successful one-year pilot Observership Program for Internationally Trained Lawyers in Legal Workplaces. The year saw 11 observerships and much positive feedback.Read More >
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Call to the Bar: 62 new lawyers in Nova Scotia
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Annual fees for 2014-2015: New monthly payment plan for practising lawyers
Monday, April 28, 2014 @ 03:40 pmAt its meeting on April 25, Council approved the Society’s budget for 2014-2015, set the fees necessary for the membership year beginning July 1, 2014, and approved a monthly payment plan for practising fees.Read More >
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Council votes for Option C in Trinity Western University law school decision
Friday, April 25, 2014 @ 06:41 pmThe Council of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has made its decision in the matter of accreditation of Trinity Western University’s proposed law school in Langley, British Columbia.Read More >
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Reminder: Survey on lawyer retention, health and well-being
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 @ 05:48 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society continues to seek input from lawyers across the province for a study in collaboration with researchers from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University.Read More >
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Nova Scotia Powers of Attorney Act - Discussion Paper
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 @ 02:41 pmThe Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia has released a Discussion Paper on the Powers of Attorney Act.Read More >
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Receipts now available online for payment of Annual Fees
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 @ 12:04 pmThe Society is pleased to introduce a new online service for lawyers and other members: instant access to electronic receipts for payment of membership fees. Follow these instructions:Read More >