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Supreme Court Accepting Applications for 2024/25 Clerkship

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is now accepting applications for the 2024/25 clerkship. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, May 3, 2024.

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Satellite Court Moving to Barrington from Shelburne

The satellite court serving Shelburne County will be relocated to the Barrington municipal building, 2447 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington effective Monday, April 1.

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Court of Appeal Pays Tribute to Justice Doane Hallett

Past and present judges on the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal shared fond memories and high praise for their former colleague, The Hon. Justice J. Doane Hallett, who passed away on March 12.

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Two New Judges Appointed to Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming two new judges to its ranks. The Hon. Justice Christine Doucet and the Hon. Justice Terrance G. Sheppard will both preside in the Supreme Court’s Family Division.

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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Welcomes New Justice

The Hon. Justice Robin C. M. Gogan, previously a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton, is the newest judge of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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Supreme Court Welcomes New Associate Chief Justice

The Hon. R. Lester Jesudason is the new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division). 

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