The Racial Equity Committee released a survey to members who identify as Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, Black, Mi'kmaq, Indigenous or part of another racialized community to learn about race-based discrimination and harassment in the province's legal profession.1/2

Findings from the first comprehensive national study of wellness bit.ly/3TXcnw0 in Canada’s legal profession paint a concerning picture. More than 50% of legal professionals reported experiencing psychological distress and burnout. Additional info bit.ly/3NatkkG

Looking forward to this event tonight. There is still time to register and attend!

An update on wellness in the legal profession from national study: Junior legal professionals face the highest levels of mental health concerns. Almost 3/4 of those with less than 6 years of practice report experiencing psychological distress. bit.ly/3DneDpO

I’m grateful to have to attended this event today. I encourage anyone who has not had the opportunity to learn from Myrna McCallum to listen to her podcast and attend one of her education sessions.

The Society’s practice resource search contains eight categories of practice resources and professional development supports including websites, articles, webinars, podcasts, videos and more.  Use this tool to guide you to supports & resources at ow.ly/zBpK50I7eCK.

Four Judges Appointed to Provincial Court novascotia.ca/news/release/?…

“It’s not cultural indoctrination it is about learning the past… a lot of lawyers in the profession would not have learned about this in elementary…grade school or law school. Proposal to remove mandatory Indigenous training from law society rebuked. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

The Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is hiring a Staff Lawyer in Legal Services Support (LSS). The full posting is available here and will be open until filled: ow.ly/ZNFl50M2qcs #LawyersNS