Lawyer Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to Alberta
The short answer
Not stated
The page says lawyers registered and in good standing elsewhere in Canada may be able to register in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar, but does not state whether an exam or assessment is required. Source
“Lawyers who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be able to register in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/lawyer
Both provinces
| Licensed in New Brunswick | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Law Society of New Brunswick | Law Society of Alberta |
| Guide | Lawyer in New Brunswick | Lawyer in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Law Society of Alberta
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Law Society of Alberta
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