Job prospects Commercial Lawyer in the Fredericton–Oromocto
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Lawyers and Quebec notaries" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Lawyers and Quebec notaries in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 390 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): 67%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Lawyers and Quebec notaries across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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