Under the Queen's Counsel Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Attorney General, may bestow on lawyers in British Columbia the honorary title of Queen's Counsel to recognize exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession.

Historically, the Law Society of British Columbia has administered an informal process for seeking QC nominations each fall. To make this appointment process more transparent and accessible, the Ministry of Attorney General now has a formal system for nominating candidates

In September of each year, the Attorney General will send a call for nominations letter to the Judiciary, the Law Society of BC, the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers Association. Anyone, outside of an immediate family member or candidates themselves, can make a nomination by filling out a standard application form. Please consult the Ministry of the Attorney General's website for additional information.

Click here to read about the nomination process.

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