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| Barreau du Québec | |
| Founded | May 30, 1849 |
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| Type | Law society |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Oversee professional legal practice Support member practitioners Foster collegial relationships within the membership Promote the rule of law |
| Headquarters | Maison du Barreau Montreal, Quebec |
Region served | Quebec |
Membership | 22,500 |
Official language | French |
President | Catherine Claveau[1] |
| Website | barreau.qc.ca |
The Bar of Quebec (French: Barreau du Québec) is the regulatory body for the practice of advocates[2] in the Canadian province of Quebec and one of two[3] legal regulatory bodies in the province. It was founded on May 30, 1849, as the Bar of Lower Canada (French: Barreau du Bas-Canada).[4]
- ^ "Me Catherine Claveau est réélue à la tête du Barreau du Québec", Barreau du Québec, Press release, March 27, 2023.
- ^ "- Act respecting the Barreau du Québec". legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
- ^ "Our Members: Canada's Law Societies". Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
- ^ Québec, Le Barreau du. "Le Barreau". Le Barreau du Québec.