BENCHER ELECTIONS 2023

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The next Law Society bencher election is in April 2023! 

Voting will occur online in April 2023 with the results announced on May 1, 2023 after the tabulation of votes.

Benchers elected for the 2023-27 term will take office at the May 25, 2023 Convocation.
 

Have your say. Make a difference. Run as a candidate. Vote in the election. 

The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. EST on February 24, 2023. 

In order to run as a candidate, you must submit the following by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023:

• nomination form
• notification of completion of Candidate Orientation and Education course, if required

You may submit the candidate information form with a photograph and biographical and election statements. If you do so, the form must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Licensees who have never previously been an elected bencher must complete the online Bencher Candidate Orientation and Education course before the close of nominations to qualify as a candidate in the election.

The online course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and covers information about the Law Society, the role of a bencher, the time commitment and responsibilities involved and the relationship with Law Society management. 

If you are thinking about running for the 2023 Bencher elections, there are a few things you might want to know about the life of a Bencher. 

Read FOLA's Campaign tip sheet here.

Check out some articles by Benchers and Bencher Candidates here.

Questions FOLA plans to ask all Bencher candidates