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November 2025
IN THIS ISSUE: Voting Open for 2nd VP, New ODL Liability Policy, Rule of Law Campaign, CPLED versus the Bar Exam, Awards and Scholarship deadlines, Court Appointments, November Missing Wills, and NS Human Rights Commission Decisions and Documentaries.
Articles and News
Notice to the Profession: New Mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Course
From November 25 to December 9, 2025, the Society will be conducting an election for the position of Second Vice-President for the 2025/2026 Council year.
LIANS announces Outside Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
With the approval of Council, LIANS has obtained an Outside Directors and Officers (ODL) Liability Policy for the practicing membership.
Canadian Law Societies launch Campaign around Rule of Law
A coalition of Canadian law societies has launched “Ours to Protect”— a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the rule of law and addressing the threats that face it.
CPLED and NSBS Webinar for PREP Principals / Supervising Lawyers
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council has appointed Director of Education & Credentials Jennifer Pink as the Society’s Interim Executive Director.
NSBS Jennifer Pink featured on CBA Podcast
Jennifer Pink and Jordan Furlong discuss the bar exam with Alison Crawford on Verdicts & Virtues Podcast.
Upcoming Deadline
Deadline Extended: Distinguished Service Award 2025
Nominations are now open for our 25th annual NSBS Distinguished Service Award. Both lawyers and members of the public may submit nominations.
Deadline: December 5, 2025
Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies – Scholarships 2026- 2027
Applications are open for the Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies’ Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr. Scholarship and Bourse Paul-André Crépeau.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE)
The Society is seeking nominations for the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE).
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Across the Profession
- New Judge Appointed to Supreme Court (Family Division)
- Supreme Court Welcomes New Associate Chief Justice
Council Highlights
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council met virtually on November 28, 2025.
Keep an eye on Council Meetings – Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society to review the most recent Council highlights.
Opportunities and Calls for Interest
Second VP for 2026-2027 Term: Call for Expressions of Interest
The Society’s Nominating Committee is now seeking expressions of interest for the 2026-2027 Second Vice-President in the months to come. Members from all regions across Nova Scotia are invited to provide recommendations or to volunteer to be considered.
Missing Wills – November
We offer an online form whereby members of the public may provide details relating to a family member’s Will, should they be unable to locate it.
We have been advised of the following missing Wills for the 30-day period ending November 15, 2025.