Job Description
Applications Open – Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is seeking candidates for theFederal Judicial Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia .
The independent judicial advisory committees constitute the heart of the judicial appointments process. The committees are responsible for assessing the qualifications for appointment of lawyers who apply to the judiciary.
Membership on a judicial advisory committee requires a significant commitment of time and effort. It is important that Committee members be fully prepared to respect the strict confidentiality of the information entrusted to them. Individuals serving on judicial advisory committees must have a clear understanding of these obligations and be committed to making a meaningful contribution to the judicial appointment process.
Committee Composition and Term
Committees are made up of the following representatives:
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