Please review the following Frequently Asked Questions.

• To view the answer click on the question that applies to you. 

• If the question you have is not answered on this page or you require additional information, please contact us at the Law Society directly at: (867) 979-2330  or  TOLL FREE  (844) 979- 2330. 

The Law Society Services

• Funding – Is the Law Society publicly funded?
• Language Services – What languages does the Law Society provide service in?
  
• Legal Advice – Does the Law Society offer legal advice?
  
• Record and Roll Report – What information can the Law Society provide on a Member?
• Referral Service – What is the lawyer referral service?

For the Membership

• Active and Inactive membership – What is the difference?
• Address of Service – What is the address for service in Nunavut?
  
• Becoming a Member – How do I become a member?
• Deciding on type of Membership – Which membership type is right for me?
• Difference in Type – What is the difference between a Regular Member and a CLA
• LLP – Can I start a Limited Liability Practice in Nunavut? 
• Notary Public (Acting as) – Can I act as Notary Public and what are my powers? 
• Oath Deadline –  I cannot make my one year deadline, what now?
• Oaths, Affidavits, Affirmations and Statutory Declarations – Can I administer such documents and what are my powers?
• Retaining Documentation –How long should I retain my clients documents for?
• Timeline – How long will it take for my membership application to be approved?

For the Public

• Complaints – How do I make a complaint against a lawyer?
• How can a lawyer assist me – Examples
• Lawyer entitled to practice – How do I check if my lawyer is a Member of the Nunavut Bar?
• Language of service – Can I get a lawyer who speaks French?
• When to see a lawyer – Examples