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2024 Annual Member Report – Now Open

Lawyers who held practising status in Manitoba at any time in 2024 are required to complete their Annual Member Report (AMR) on or before Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This year’s […]

2024 Articling Survey Update

A report on the 2024 Articling Surveys has been released, following up on the 2019 articling program review. This initiative is part of an ongoing collaborative effort among the law […]

Newly Published Report – National Wellness Study Phase II

Omnibus Report Reveals Key Insights and Recommendations The Law Society of Manitoba is sharing the Omnibus Report for Phase II of the National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal […]

Part-Time Practising Fees Pilot Program Updates

The Law Society’s part-time practising fees pilot program has been extended to March 31, 2027. In response to feedback on the pilot, the benchers have also decided to introduce a […]

Join the Wellness Challenge: Building a Sustainable Legal Culture

Bringing our legal community together in a healthier, more sustainable way

Western Canada Competency Profile Approved

As of April 26, 2024, the final version of the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP) was officially approved by all four Western provinces (the Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, […]

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines

The Law Society has developed a resource assist the profession in managing their professional responsibilities with respect to the rapid development of generative AI and its impacts on the practice […]

Changes to Non-Practising Status Effective April 1, 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, the Law Society has eliminated the inactive status category of membership and will no longer charge a fee for non-practising status. As a result, members who […]