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We’re Hiring – Claims Counsel

We are looking for a lawyer to join our team at The Law Society of Manitoba’s Professional Liability Claims Fund on a full or part-time basis. The Law Society of […]

Notice of Disbarment – Rishi Ganesh Bharath

By resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, RISHI GANESH BHARATH was found guilty of professional misconduct. He was ordered to be disbarred […]

2025-2026 Practising Fee and Assessments Notice

The Practising Fee and Assessments Notice for the year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, was sent to the profession Friday, February 28. Lawyers can download a copy of […]

2025 Richard J. Scott Award Nominations Open

The Richard J. Scott Award is presented annually by the Law Society of Manitoba to an individual who advances the rule of law through advocacy, litigation, teaching, research or writing. […]

2026-27 Articling Recruitment Guidelines

Are you a Winnipeg workplace looking to hire an articling student to start in the spring or summer of 2026? If so, please review this year’s Winnipeg Articling Recruitment Guidelines […]

February is Black History Month

Posted on February 14, 2022, Updated February 3, 2025 February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions Black individuals have made to our communities, including the legal […]

Gratitude for 2024 CPD Volunteer Contributors

See the list of our generous contributors As our attention turns to a new year full of possibilities, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on 2024. Once again, […]

Notice of Disbarment – Caroline Cramer

By resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, CAROLINE CRAMER was found guilty of professional misconduct. She was ordered to be disbarred and […]

Legal Fees and the Children’s Special Allowance Class Action Settlement

Claims under The Children’s Special Allowance class action settlement opened on January 6.  Under this settlement agreement, any child who was in care in Manitoba between January 1, 2005 and […]

Public Information Sessions on Client Rights and Lawyer Services

What is considered good service from your lawyer? When can they stop representing you? Get answers to these questions and more by attending a free public information session about a […]