Job requirements Crown Attorney in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a Crown attorney in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Lawyers
  • Two to three years of undergraduate studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program, a bachelor's degree from a recognized law school, successful completion of the bar examination and completion of a period of articling are required.
  • Licensing by the provincial or territorial law society is required.
  • Be an active member of a law society in the province or territory of legal practice.
  • Notaries (Quebec)
  • A bachelor's degree in civil law from a recognized law school and a master's degree in notarial law, which includes a 16-week internship, from a recognized law school are required.
  • A 15-day training program at the Chambre des notaires du Québec is required.
  • Licensing by the Chambre des notaires du Québec is required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Lawyers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Alberta (LSA)

British Columbia

Job title Lawyer
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Lawyer
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Lawyer
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Lawyer
Regulated

Nunavut

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Nunavut

Ontario

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Upper Canada

Prince Edward Island

Job title Notary Public
Regulated
Job title Lawyer
Regulated

Québec

Job title Notary
Regulated
Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Barreau du Québec

Saskatchewan

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Saskatchewan

Yukon

Job title Lawyer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Law Society of Yukon

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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