As communicated on April 19, Alberta lawyers can now begin taking the Indigenous Cultural Competency Education called The Path (Law Society of Alberta) — Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada. Please follow the detailed steps provided in this How-To Guide to register and enrol in The Path (Law Society of Alberta). There are also important steps included to complete the course and details about certifying for an exemption, for those who qualify.

This course has five modules and takes approximately five hours to complete. Alberta lawyers can do the course all at once or in stages. All active Alberta lawyers have 18 months to complete The Path (Law Society of Alberta) or certify eligibility for an exemption. Inactive lawyers can choose to take The Path (Law Society of Alberta) and will meet the requirements of the education upon reinstating to active status.

A detailed FAQ is available on our website to provide specifics about registration, program details and background information.

We encourage you to review the How-To Guide and FAQ that may provide answers to common inquiries.

If you have other questions, reach out to Customer Service at the Law Society. Technical questions about navigating The Path website should be directed to technicalhelp@nvisionthepath.ca.