A person who has resigned from the Society and who wishes to be reinstated may file an application (Form 17 Application for Reinstatement of a Former Member) with the Executive Director in which the person requests reinstatement.

If the applicant has been engaged in the practise of law outside of New Brunswick, he or she must request a certificate of good standing from each governing body where the applicant has practised law since the resignation from the Law Society of New Brunswick and arrange for the certificates to be sent to the Executive Director.

To qualify for reinstatement, a former member shall

1. pay all fees in arrears at the time of resignation,
2. successfully pass the Bar Examinations as the Admissions Committee may require,
3. comply with all other conditions the Admissions Committee considers necessary,
4. be a member in good standing, entitled to practice in any other jurisdiction in which they have engaged in the practice of law immediately preceding the application.

An applicant who has not actively practised law for at least three of the five years immediately preceding the application, may be required by the Admissions Committee, to comply with specific conditions before returning to practice, or,  to comply with conditions imposed on the practice of the applicant.

Conditions that may be imposed by the Admissions Committee may include a period of articles and the Bar Admission Course.

Yes, there is an application fee that must be filed with your Form 17. See Fees for more details.

If you have any questions about being readmitted as a member of the Law Society of New Brunswick, please contact the Director of Admissions.