The Society is seeking Nova Scotia lawyers interested in serving on the Advisory Committee on Provincial Judicial Appointments.
The Advisory Committee on Provincial Judicial Appointments (the “Committee”) evaluates candidates for appointment to the Provincial and Family Courts using the criteria set out in the Guidelines to Ensure Appointments Based on Merit (the “Guidelines”).
The Guidelines provide the Minister of Justice with the authority to appoint two of the Society’s six identified candidates to the Committee.
The Minister will select the members and will consider:
- geographic representation
- gender balance
- minority representation
- representation of persons with a disability
- interest in the administration of justice and public service
If you’re interested, please send the following to the Society’s Interim Deputy Executive Director, Jacqueline Mullenger, at JMullenger@nsbs.org by February 10, 2026:
- A completed Skills & Attributes Matrix,
- A brief expression of interest (max. 1 page)
- A recent resume
The Society’s Nominating Committee will vet the applications before submitting them to the Minister.
Questions? Please contact Jacqueline Mullenger at JMullenger@nsbs.org.