2025 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner

Congratulations Melinda Moch 2025 A. Montague Israels, QC Prize Winner This year’s recipient has shown a profound commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous empowerment within the legal profession. A proud member […]

Desautels Assistant Professor in Private Law – Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba

The Faculty of Law invites applications for a full-time 3-year term, teaching-intensive position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing January 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and […]

Introducing the New Law Society President and Vice President

The benchers of the Law Society of Manitoba are pleased to announce the election of Kyle Dear as its 105th President. The benchers are also pleased to announce the election […]

2025 Bencher By-Election Results

2024 Articling Survey: Cross-Provincial Comparison

In 2024, the Law Societies of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society surveyed articling students and new lawyers as well as principals, mentors and recruiters. […]

Board Member – Greo Evidence Insights

Position type: Lawyer (Remote Role) Greo Evidence Insights is an independent, non-profit organization specializing in research, knowledge mobilization, and evaluation in the health and well-being sectors. For 25 years, Greo […]

2025 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement

  Community News Announcement Congratulations Karen Busby  

Reflecting on a Decade of the TRC Calls to Action

On June 2, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Executive Summary and 94 Calls to Action. Among them, Call to Action 27 urged the legal profession […]

Report Claims Now

Important Reminder for the Profession: Remember to report all potential insurance claims before your new Professional Liability Insurance Policy comes into effect on July 1, 2025. If you are aware […]

Insurance for Claims Over $1 Million

Important Reminder for the Profession: It depends on your practice, but some lawyers and firms really do need insurance coverage in excess of the mandatory $1 Million policy. Applications for […]