NOC 41101: Lawyers and Quebec notaries

The employment outlook will be Good for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 69%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%

88% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

41% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 43% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 59% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 41% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

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 under the supervision of a principal lawyer.

Candidates must be an active and licensed member of the Law Society of New Brunswick to practice in the province.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 78%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations

80% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

43% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 60% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 40% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in British Columbia:

Approximately 17,650 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 78%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations

78% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

41% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 49% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 51% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.

In Prince Edward Island, demand continues to be tied to overall economic activity, and lawyers with expertise in regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy law, and international trade should be well positioned for future opportunities. For new graduates, competition for articling positions remains high, but those willing to relocate to smaller communities or less serviced areas may improve their chances. Immigration driven population growth and steady business activity in P.E.I. are expected to sustain demand for legal services, though firms are cautious amid broader economic uncertainty.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 85%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

82% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

24% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 32% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 72%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations

81% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

37% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 57% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 42% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 47% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group primarily depends on the number of legal disputes and the ability to pay from their clients.

The rising cost of living is limiting household spending power and reducing their willingness to initiate legal proceedings.

Among lawyers, several traditional fields remain in demand, such as family law, tax law, and immigration law, while newer sectors, such as intellectual property law, are gaining momentum. Furthermore, businesses will continue to utilize the services of commercial law specialists.

For notaries, the aging population will help sustain demand for wills and mandates in the event of incapacity. In addition, lower mortgage rates should contribute to a recovery in the housing market, which will stimulate demand for mortgage contracts that must be registered by a notary.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Quebec:

Approximately 29,800 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 65%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations

73% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

36% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 49% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Ontario:

Approximately 54,600 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 74%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations

79% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

40% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 55% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 45% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Manitoba:

Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 72%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations

79% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

46% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 59% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 41% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 61% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 38% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment trends in base services for businesses including legal services are tied to general economic conditions and business cycle in the province. A positive economic growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 should support job growth for this occupation.

For notary offices, real estate markets will continue to have a positive impact on this occupation.

Over the next few years, lawyers with multiple areas of practice, including regulatory compliance, privacy and access to information and international trade, may have better prospects.

This occupation may be positively impacted by Canada-U.S. trade tensions over the forecast period, 2025-2027, as businesses that export to the U.S. seek CUSMA compliance to be exempt from tariffs.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 75%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations

84% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

42% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 59% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 41% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 63% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Alberta’s growing population will create opportunities for lawyers to practice family law, tax law and immigration law. Additional opportunities may arise in other sectors, such as intellectual property law.

Self-employed lawyers and notaries could generate additional contracts in a context of labour scarcity, where many companies are looking for flexibility in assigning work.

For notary offices, the real estate market is expected to positively influence the occupation, while an aging population will drive demand for wills and powers of attorney.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Alberta:

Approximately 10,800 people work in this occupation.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Legal services (NAICS 5411): 68%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations

81% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

39% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 57% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 42% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 56% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 44% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

All lawyers practicing in the Northwest Territories must be a member of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories. The Law Society of the Northwest Territories maintains a list of accredited law schools that are approved for the purpose of admission into the Law Society.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 55%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 45%

81% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

18% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 54% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 50% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for lawyers and quebec notaries (NOC 41101) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about lawyers and quebec notaries in Nunavut:

Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Lawyers and Quebec notaries mainly work in the following sectors:

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 55%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 45%

77% of lawyers and quebec notaries work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

13% of lawyers and quebec notaries are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 53% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 47% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a

bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 10% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 60% compared to 6% for all occupations