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 […]
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Bencher Election – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A Bencher Election will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Online voting polls will open Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm. […]
2026-2027 Practising Fee and Assessments Notice
The Practising Fee and Assessments Notice for the April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 practising year was sent to the profession Friday, February 27. Lawyers can download a copy […]
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. […]
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 […]
2027-28 Articling Recruitment Guidelines
Is your firm planning to participate in the 2027-28 spring articling student recruitment cycle? If your Winnipeg-based workplace plans to recruit this spring or summer for jobs starting next year, […]
2025 Annual Member Report – Now Open
Lawyers who held practising status in Manitoba at any time in 2025 are required to complete their Annual Member Report (AMR) on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This report […]
Announcing New Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to announce Alissa Schacter as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Alissa most recently served as Director of Policy and Strategic […]
Don’t Trust a Personal Cheque – A Precautionary Tale
Just last week, a law firm was acting for clients purchasing a large house in a new subdivision. The law firm accepted the clients’ personal cheque for over $500,000. The […]
