Sukhjit Bhandal, Lawyer
Lawyer Certification
A bachelor's degree in law from a recognized Canadian common law program of study is required to practice law in Manitoba. The National Committee on Accreditation considers work experience in the process of credentials assessment on a case-by-case basis. To be licensed to practice law in Manitoba, applicants must follow two steps:
Step One
Apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) for a Certificate of Qualification.
Applicants without a law degree from a Canadian common law faculty must submit their transcripts, course descriptions and all documentation of their credentials to the NCA to be assessed.
Sukhjit completed law school in the Punjab, but did not practice. He came to Canada directly after being called to the bar in India.
Step Two
Apply for admission as an articling student to the Law Society of Manitoba. Applicants must submit a completed application, NCA Certificate of Qualification, original transcripts of all university marks, articles of clerkship, letters of reference and any other required documents.
The NCA recognized some of Sukhjit's university courses but required him to take requisite credit hours in Canadian law courses. He was called to the bar in Manitoba three years ago and operates a law practice in real estate, commercial, family and immigration law.
*Note: For more information, see Law Society of Manitoba in USEFUL LINKS.
**Note: For more information, see Manitoba Bar Association in USEFUL LINKS.
Source: Government of Manitoba - Labour and Immigration