Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
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The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is the self-regulating body for lawyers in Nova Scotia, Canada.[1]. In addition to setting the requirements for entry in to the Bar[2] and guidelines for law practice in the province,[3] the society investigates potential professional misconduct amongst members.[4][5]
References
- ^ Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
- ^ CLERKING AT THE COURT, The Courts of Nova Scotia, http://www.courts.ns.ca/appeals/nsca_clerkship_program_faq.php#societyrequire
- ^ The Legal Excellence Program - Atlantic Region, Department of Justice (Canada), http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/dept-min/lep-pea/regions/atlanti.html
- ^ Yarmouth lawyer facing professional conduct hearing, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 12 October 2011, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/10/12/ns-yarmouth-lawyer.html, retrieved 23 October 2011
- ^ Knowlege House director reprimanded by Bar Society, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 31 December 1969, http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/canada/ottawa/story/2011/09/07/ns-colpitts-knowledge-house-reprimand.html, retrieved 23 November 2011
Categories:
- Law stubs
- Law societies of Canada
- Nova Scotia law
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