The Law Society of British Columbia

Expressing interest in a Law Society appointment

The Law Society of British Columbia appoints lawyers, judges and members of the public to boards, councils and committees of outside bodies. The appointments are made by the Society’s Benchers, Executive Committee or president, under authority conferred by the Legal Profession Act, (S.B.C 1998, c. 9.), the Law Society Rules (adopted by the Benchers under the authority of the Act), Bencher resolutions, and the governing statutes, constitutions and by-laws of those outside bodies. The appointments carry various statutory and common law responsibilities, powers and duties.

Law Society of BC Appointments Policy

Please refer to the Law Society of BC Appointments Guidebook for complete information on the Law Society’s policy and process for making appointments and nominations to various outside bodies, and for background and contact information on those bodies.

Who can apply for an appointment

Eligibility requirements vary from body to body. Please refer to the relevant appendix of the Law Society of BC Appointments Guidebook.

Responsibilities of Appointees

The responsibilities of appointees as well as the Law Society are detailed in the Law Society of BC Appointments Guidebook.

How to express interest in an appointment

If you would like to be considered for an upcoming appointment, please provide:

• a letter explaining the reason for your interest and a brief statement of your related skills and experience
• a current resume
• the name of the organization(s) in which you are interested

Please fill out the following form to express interest in a Law Society appointment.