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Survey – Seeking Feedback from the Profession on Bar Admission Approach

Sequence of Admission Training, Principal Responsibilities and Resources  The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal […]

2026 – 2027 Professional Liability Insurance Assessment Notice

The Professional Liability Insurance Assessment Notice for the policy period covering July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027, was sent to the profession on Monday, June 1, 2026. All practising […]

Report Potential 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, 2026. If you are aware […]

Notice of Restrictions – Gisele Champagne

By order of the Complaints Investigation Committee, effective May 15, 2026, GISELE CHAMPAGNE is not permitted to practise law in the Province of Manitoba unless under the supervision of another […]

2026 Bencher Election Results & Announcing New Executive

2026 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement

  Community News Announcement  Congratulations Professor John Irvine  

Bencher Election – Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Posted on March 5, 2026, Updated April 14, 2026 A Bencher Election will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Online voting polls will open Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and […]

Now Accepting Applications for Appointed Lawyer Benchers

Serving as a bencher is an enriching and rewarding experience. If you are not in a position to run in the upcoming election, but are still interested in becoming a […]

Gratitude for 2025 CPD Volunteer Contributors

See the list of our generous contributors As the new year begins to unfold, the Law Society CPD team would like to pause here and thank you for your significant […]

Notice of Suspension – Chad Russell Sutherland

Pursuant to the resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba made on January 22, 2026, CHAD RUSSELL SUTHERLAND was found guilty of professional […]