Become a Bencher

Notice of Election – Monday, March 9

Deadline for Receipt of Nominations – Monday, April 6

Voting Polls Open – Monday, April 20

Election Results Announced – Wednesday, May 6

Elected Positions

Elections for 12  Bencher positions are held every second year. To be eligible as a candidate for election, a member of the society must be a practising lawyer on the 1^st Monday in March of the election year, maintain a principal office in the district in which he or she seeks to be a candidate and must be nominated in accordance with the rules.

Appointed Positions

Following the election, a call for applications will be made to both the profession and the public.  The appointment process ensures that applicants with unique skill sets and abilities and from diverse backgrounds are eligible for appointment.

Practising Lawyer Benchers

Four lawyers are appointed, to serve for a two year term. At least one of the lawyers must be from the Winnipeg District and one must be from outside of Winnipeg.

Lay Benchers

Six public representatives are appointed for a two year term in each election year by a Committee chaired by the Chief Justice of the Province of Manitoba.