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Learn About the Profession

The Law Society of Alberta regulates the legal profession in the public interest by promoting and enforcing a high standard of professional and ethical conduct by Alberta lawyers.

They derive our authority from the Legal Profession Act of Alberta and set out standards through a Code of Conduct and the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta.

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*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

VISIT & REVIEW: Become a Lawyer - Law Society of Alberta
Internationally Trained Lawyers - Law Society of Alberta

When reviewing the certification process on the licensing body’s website, take note of the following key steps:

STEP 1: Obtain a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)

STEP 2:  Apply for admission as a student-at-law

STEP 3: Complete the articling requirements and Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP)

STEP 4: Apply for enrolment as a member

TIP: Great resources and links for newcomers: Beginning Again: Internationally Trained Lawyers - Law Society of Alberta


TIP: Keep up to date with the latest industry news: Latest from the Law Society - Law Society of Alberta

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

‍View occupational profile NOC 41101 - Canada.ca (esdc.gc.ca)
Lawyer: Occupations in Alberta - alis
Lawyer near Calgary (AB) | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank
Occupational profile (cicic.ca)

‍‍Careers matching Counsellor-lawyer | OpportuNext

Additional Supports & Resources

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Some Things to Focus On:
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Review Licensing Requirements:
Carefully review your licensing body’s webpage, especially the process for internationally educated professionals.
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Gather Required Documents:
Collect all the documents your licensing body requires.
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Stay Updated:
Regularly check for updates from your licensing body. If possible, follow them on social media and subscribe to their newsletters.
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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