2026 – 2027 Professional Liability Insurance Assessment Notice

The Professional Liability Insurance Assessment Notice for the policy period covering July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027, was sent to the profession on Monday, June 1, 2026. All practising […]

Report Potential Claims Now

Important Reminder for the Profession:  Remember to report all potential insurance claims before your new Professional Liability Insurance Policy comes into effect on July 1, 2026. If you are aware […]

2026 Bencher Election Results & Announcing New Executive

2026 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement

  Community News Announcement  Congratulations Professor John Irvine  

Bencher Election – Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Posted on March 5, 2026, Updated April 14, 2026 A Bencher Election will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Online voting polls will open Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and […]

Legal Counsel – West – Carpenters’ Regional Council

We are looking for counsel who are members of the bar, or eligible for membership, in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba to join our Western legal team. We are […]

Now Accepting Applications for Appointed Lawyer Benchers

Serving as a bencher is an enriching and rewarding experience. If you are not in a position to run in the upcoming election, but are still interested in becoming a […]

Gratitude for 2025 CPD Volunteer Contributors

See the list of our generous contributors As the new year begins to unfold, the Law Society CPD team would like to pause here and thank you for your significant […]

Notice of Suspension – Chad Russell Sutherland

Pursuant to the resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba made on January 22, 2026, CHAD RUSSELL SUTHERLAND was found guilty of professional […]

2027-28 Articling Recruitment Guidelines

Is your firm planning to participate in the 2027-28 spring articling student recruitment cycle? If your Winnipeg-based workplace plans to recruit this spring or summer for jobs starting next year, […]