Job prospects Articling Law Student in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

• An ageing population should support demand for lawyers, particularly those specialising in estate planning, wills and elder law.
• Upon graduation from a recognized law school, candidates must successfully complete a bar examination, as well as a period of articling.
• Candidates must be an active member of the Law Society of New Brunswick in order to practice in the province.

Here are some key facts about Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 90%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology