Membership with the Law Society expires on December 31 each year.
All BC practising lawyers are required to complete an annual practice declaration (APD) every calendar year.
A Certificate of Authentication is a certificate that verifies the lawyer’s signature on a document for use in other jurisdictions.
A Certificate of Standing is a detailed document containing a lawyer’s current membership status and history.
Lawyers must update their member profile with any changes to their business address information.
Learn about changing your professional liability indemnity coverage or how to apply for an exemption.
The Legal Profession Act permits lawyers to practice law or provide legal services through a professional corporation known as a “law corporation.”
Learn which firms must register, the information required for registration, and how to register.
Lawyers may be required to take the Practice Management Course if they work at a small firm or as part of the requirements for an application.
Learn how to register a LLP with BC Registry and the Law Society.
Members may retrieve their printable member cards and practicing certificates from the Member Portal.
Learn what to do if you will no longer be engaged in the practice of law (short-term or long-term).
BC lawyers must submit the required form to the Law Society for authentication to be placed on file with the OIC Admin Office.
