The Member's Manual contains three main sections, each available online and for downloading. Lawyers are encouraged to use the online version of the manual, which is the most current (see shaded box at right).
Member's Manual – print version
The print version includes the December 2019 amendment package, which updates the Member's Manual to December 20, 2019.
Note: The December 2019 amendment package includes changes to the client identification and verification rules that were adopted by the Benchers in July and December 2019, but made effective January 1, 2020. After pages are replaced, refer to the online version of the Rules for provisions that are in effect until December 31, 2019.
Legal Profession Act (PDF)
Law Society Rules (PDF)
Code of Professional Conduct for BC (PDF)
Indemnification Policy No. LPL 20-01-01 (PDF)
Articling Guidelines (PDF)
Amendment packages
Member's Manual amendment packages are published periodically throughout the year and can be downloaded, printed and inserted into the Manual: