Credentials Committee
The Credentials Committee is responsible for overseeing the enrolment, education, examination and call to the bar of articled students, the transfer of lawyers into B.C. and the reinstatement of former lawyers. When the character or fitness of an applicant for admission, readmission or transfer needs to be addressed, the Committee considers the application directly or orders a formal credentials hearing. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing applications relating to a student's failed standing in PLTC and for considering any matters arising from the articling system. The Committee further assists the Benchers in setting credentials policy and ensuring that this policy is adhered to and assists in credentials program planning, evaluation and budget. For more on this committee, see Law Society Rules 2-24 to 2-69.
For an overview on becoming a lawyer and the admissions process, see Becoming a Lawyer.
Benchers
Gregory Petrisor (Chair)
Ken Walker, QC (Vice-Chair)
Haydn Acheson
Jan Lindsay, QC
Peter Lloyd, FCA
David Mossop, QC
Thelma O’Grady
Vincent Orchard, QC
David Renwick, QC
Non-Benchers
Rose Keith
Patsy Scheer
Angela Westmacott
Staff contact
Lesley Small
Committee and Task Force Reports
