Locum Connect Program Recruitment; Apostille Convention Comes into Effect; Court of Appeal Announcement

February 15, 2024

Locum Connect: Program Recruitment

The Law Society of Alberta offers Locum Connect as a free program that puts lawyers in touch with employers looking to hire a temporary stand-in (a “locum”) for a specified period of time.

The purpose of the program is to help law firms/organizations meet their short-term coverage needs while also giving lawyers an opportunity to gain experience without having to commit to a permanent position.

Employers can search our list of locum candidates available for work, or register a new opportunity on behalf of their firm/organization. They can design the terms of a locum engagement to reflect the needs and requirements of the position they are looking to fill.

A locum can benefit your practice or organization by:

providing coverage on short-notice;
handling specific files or projects;
alleviating workloads during an unexpected surge in business; or
allowing for short-term contracts when hiring full-time is not feasible.

Lawyers can register as a locum candidate, browse the locum opportunity listing and inquire about an employment opportunity to learn more or apply for a position. Locums can serve as a short-term employee or independent contractor, full-time or part-time, and can specify their preference for working onsite or remotely.

Becoming a locum can be beneficial if you are:

looking to expand your work experience and marketability;
interested in trying out a different area of law before making a career change;
returning from a leave and wanting to ease back into the workforce; or
looking to wind down your practice but not ready to fully retire.

Please note: The Law Society does not vet candidates, firms or organizations or participate in any of the subsequent negotiations or terms of engagement.

Visit our website to learn more about Locum Connect.

Apostille Convention Comes into Effect in Canada

On Jan. 11, 2024, the Hague Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada, allowing Canadian citizens and businesses a cost-effective, streamlined method for getting their Canadian public documents accepted abroad.

Documents can now be submitted for an authenticity certificate, called an apostille, which thereafter allows the documents to be submitted for use in over 125 signatory countries without the additional step of legalization by a country’s consulate or embassy in Canada. See the Government of Canada website for more information on this change, including where to send notarized documents for authentication.

Court of Appeal of Alberta Announcement

Swearing-In Ceremonies

Court of Appeal of Alberta swearing-in ceremonies will take place as follows:

Justice Kevin Feth will be sworn in as a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Alberta on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 317 at the Law Courts Building, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta.

Justice Alice Woolley will be sworn in as a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Alberta on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 1801 at the Calgary Courts Centre, 601 - 5th Street, S.W., Calgary, Alberta.

View the full announcement.

Upcoming Events

Official Welcome Ceremony for Justice Mary T. Moreau | Feb. 19, 2024

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