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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
