Lawyer Licence: Moving from Alberta to Manitoba
The short answer
Direct transfer
A practising lawyer in any common law province or territory in Canada may be called to the Bar and admitted as a solicitor in Manitoba by submitting an application with fee, good standing certificates and proof of insurance, with no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment required. Source
“If you are a practising lawyer in any common law province or territory in Canada, you may be called to the Bar and admitted as a solicitor in Manitoba if:”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to Manitoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Law Society of Alberta | Law Society of Manitoba |
| Guide | Lawyer in Alberta | Lawyer in Manitoba |
Steps to transfer
Familiarize with Manitoba law
Source
“You have familiarized yourself with Manitoba Law to the extent necessary to be able to practice law competently in the areas in which you will practice”
lawsociety.mb.ca/become-a-lawyer/lawyers-outside-of-manitoba/canadi...Submit application and fees
Source
“At least 30 days prior to your anticipated start date, you submit: Application for Admission – Canadian Lawyers; Application fee ($945.00)”
lawsociety.mb.ca/become-a-lawyer/lawyers-outside-of-manitoba/canadi...Remit annual practising fees
Source
“You remit your annual practising fee and liability insurance contribution.”
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