Alberta - Renew Lawyer License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Renew a Lawyer License, the applicant has to approach their respective Law Society where they obtain license.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Once your renewal application is processed and approved, you will receive confirmation of your renewed Lawyer license. This may be in the form of an updated license certificate or other proof of renewal.
12. The regulatory body or law society will communicate the confirmation to you via mail or email.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driver's license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driver's license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - CANADA
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
Tel.: (613) 957-4222
Fax: (613) 954-0811
Contact Details - link

Eligibility

• Any person who holds Lawyer license must apply renewal application no later than 3 months before the expiry date of the licence.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Business address
• Fax
• Email ID
• Nationality
• Age
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Renewing a Lawyer license in Canada refers to the process of extending the validity of your professional license to continue practicing law.

Information which might help

The requirements for obtaining a lawyer license in Canada vary from province to province and territory. However, the most common requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited law school in Canada or from a law school outside Canada that has been accredited by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
• Passing the bar exam in the province or territory where you want to practice law.
• Completing a period of articling, which is a supervised practical training program.
• Meeting the character and fitness requirements of the law society in the province or territory where you want to practice law.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• With a Lawyer License, individuals are authorized to provide legal advice, represent clients in legal matters, and advocate on their behalf in various legal settings such as courts, tribunals, and negotiations.
• Lawyers have a duty to uphold the law, act in the best interests of their clients, and maintain professional standards of ethics and integrity.