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Lawyer Notices

Active restrictions on a lawyer’s practice

The Law Society of Manitoba is the governing body for Manitoba lawyers.

All Manitoba lawyers are required to comply with the standards of conduct outlined in our Rules and Code of Professional Conduct which are approved by the Benchers who serve as the Law Society’s board of directors.

Act, Rules, Code & Practice Directions

The Legal Profession Act outlines the Law Society’s authority to regulate the legal profession in Manitoba and serves as the foundation of our Rules and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Link to: The Legal Profession Act

Legal Profession Act

Link to: The Law Society of Manitoba Rules

Law Society Rules

Link to: Code of Professional Conduct

Code of Professional Conduct

Link to: Practice Directions

Lawyer Practice Directions

Hearings & Decisions

Upcoming Hearings

Scheduled dates ~ Open to the public.

Hearing decisions and outcomes

Link to: Discipline Decisions

Discipline Matters

Link to: Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Trust Safety

Link to: Admission & Education Decisions

Admission & Education

Education

In accordance with Law Society Rule 2-81.1(8) all practicing lawyers must complete one hour of eligible CPD activities for each month in a calendar year during which they maintained active practising status.

Link to: Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Education Rules & Requirements for lawyers