by Bob Linney | Dec 29, 2014 | NCA Advisory
Please be advised that the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) has approved a new Assessment policy, which is effective January 1, 2015. The new policy clarifies different aspects of the NCA Assessment process and brings the policy into compliance with the... by Bob Linney | Nov 17, 2014 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is pleased to announce that Thomas G. Conway has been elected President for 2014-2015. Mr. Conway is a partner at Conway Baxter Wilson LLP in Ottawa, where his practice is in civil and commercial litigation. He received his... by Bob Linney | Oct 1, 2014 | Federation News
The Legal Futures Initiative report issued by the Canadian Bar Association is a reminder that change in the legal profession is profound, and already underway, the President of the Federation of Law Societies says. “A significant number of recommendations deal... by Bob Linney | Sep 26, 2014 | NCA Advisory
Please be advised that NCA fees are being adjusted as follows: Effective October 1, 2014 the fee for an NCA Assessment will be $410 CD plus applicable taxes. Effective October 1, 2014 the fee for registration for each NCA examination (starting with those exams... by Bob Linney | Aug 14, 2014 | NCA Advisory
The NCA recently reviewed its policies with respect to the acquisition of competencies in the Canadian core subjects – Canadian Administrative Law, Canadian Constitutional Law, Canadian Criminal Law and Foundations of Canadian Law. The NCA has determined that all of...