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Lawyer Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Quebec
The short answer
Extra steps
Canadian lawyers must pass the Barreau du Québec knowledge exams, including civil law I, civil law II and the ethics exam, before a full permit is issued. Source
“proof that you have passed the following exams:”
barreau.qc.ca/en/prospective-members/canadian-lawyer/permanent-mobi...
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Law Society of BC | Barreau du Québec |
| Guide | Lawyer in British Columbia | Lawyer in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Barreau du Québec
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Barreau du Québec
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