NSBS
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Scam Notice: Fraudulent Emails Impersonating Probo Medical CEO https://nsbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nsbs-Spot-R1.mp4 We ensure lawyers serve all Nova Scotians with trust, integrity, and professionalism We regulate the legal profession in the public interest Establishing and upholding ethical standards Accrediting articling clerks and lawyers Receiving and investigating complaints concerning lawyers Setting lawyers’ practice standards and competency requirements Supporting access to justice How It all comes together We value Transparency Being open, honest, and transparent in our processes, and timely in our decision making Respect Acknowledging the humanity and worth of all individuals and treating them accordingly Accountability Being ethical, responsive, independent, and objective This place and people Mi’kmaq Land Acknowledgement The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. African Nova Scotian Acknowledgement We recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people who form part of over 52 historical land based communities, whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years. https://nsbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nsbs-Spot-R2.mp4 How We Help the Public We all succeed when lawyers deliver competent, ethical, legal services to all Nova Scotians according to the highest professional standards For Nova Scotia Lawyers, NSBS provides guidance at every step. Help for New Lawyers Help for New Lawyers Starting Starting can mean re-starting, too. Whether you’re studying, articling, relocating, or finding a new path, we have the tools you need. Help for Practising Lawyers Help for Practising Lawyers Practising Practising at the highest standards means you’re fully in practice, and want to ensure you’re delivering at the top of your profession. Help for Retiring Lawyers Help for Retiring Lawyers Retiring Well Retiring means more than succession planning. Leave your practice in the best shape possible for clients, colleagues, and community.
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About NSBS
The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society (NSBS) is the public interest regulator of the legal profession in Nova Scotia. With a commitment to maintaining high standards in the legal field, the society sets and upholds the credentialing and admissions requirements for legal practitioners in the region. NSBS offers a range of services and resources to the public, including assistance in finding a missing will, guidance for concerns related to lawyers, and a platform for filing complaints against legal professionals.
Their website also provides access to the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Compensation, ensuring that clients are protected and compensated in cases of misconduct. Stay informed with the latest news and updates through their newsletter, InForum, and gain insights from their blog. The society also conducts public hearings and publishes discipline decisions and dispositions.
Committed to equity and access, NSBS works towards fostering a fair and inclusive legal profession, exemplified through the work of their Council and Committees. For more information, visit their website or contact them directly
Brand industry
Business and Consumer Services
Company type
Public Company
Year founded
1825
Company size
11-50 employees
