Welcome to the NSCLA
Serving Nova Scotia. Established in 1994
Who We Are
The NSCLA is a professional association comprised of approximately 150 criminal defence lawyers, both private and public, from across Nova Scotia. The Association was established in 1994 for the purpose of connecting members of the bar who are engaged in or interested in the defence of persons charged with criminal or quasi-criminal offences.
The objectives of the society
To consider problems of law and procedure in the administration of criminal justice of particular concern to defence counsel, and to make their views concerning the same known to the public, as well as to those persons and bodies concerned with the law and the administration of criminal justice;
To make representations for change or amendments of laws and practices to better protect the liberty of all persons within the jurisdictions of the courts administering criminal justice;
To maintain a high standard of conduct among lawyers practicing as defence counsel;
To promote continuing education programs and enhance advocacy skills of the defence bar; and
To support a fair, transparent, and accountable justice system.
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