This section provides general information about admission to the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is intended as a summary only and does not replace the statutes, rules, and other authorities that govern admission. Admission requirements may change from time to time, and the Law Society reserves the right to amend those requirements.

Admission to the Law Society is governed by the Law Society Act, 1999, SNL 1999, c. L-9.1 (the “Act”) and the Law Society Rules. It is intended as a summary only and does not replace the statutes, rules, and other authorities that govern admission. Admission requirements may change from time to time, and the Law Society reserves the right to amend those requirements.

Questions regarding admission should be addressed directly to admissions@lsnl.ca.

Please follow the links below for more information

• Admission to Profession
• Student Admission
  • Non-Canadian Law Degrees
• Bar Admission Course
• Transfers
• Temporary Mobility
• Forms and Fees
• Indigenous Law Student Scholarship Application
• FAQs for Students