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Welcome to this section of our website! If you are a member of the public, we are conscious that the information presented on sections of our website might not be relevant to you as it is primarily focused on the needs of our members.

The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is committed to regulating the legal profession in an open and transparent way. The work of Council is public and can be found on this site. The Society's Professional Responsibility process requires that hearing of formal charges against members be conducted in public, subject to the applicable provisions of the Legal Profession Act. Further information on upcoming hearings and past decisions can be found on this site.

The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is committed to addressing issues of equity and diversity in the legal profession in Nova Scotia. Read more about the Society's Equity Office.

To assist the public in law-related matters, the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is pleased to provide an informative brochure for download (PDF). It includes a number of useful online resources and services available in Nova Scotia.

Please contact us if you have suggestions or queries about the information that is provided here.

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