A Restricted Appearance Certificate (RAC) allows lawyers to actively practice law in the Territory on up to three (3) legal matters for the period of one year. Learn about the application process.
Renewing your Restricted Appearance Certificate
The RAC must be renewed prior to each anniversary of the day it was granted or when the three (3) legal matters have been completed (whichever comes first). For more information, read the RAC Policy and information on how to renew your RAC online.
Amending your Restricted Appearance Certificate to add new matters
If a RAC has been issued for one matter, it may be amended by submitting a request in writing to the administrator of the Law Society of Nunavut to permit the addition of up to 2 matters. Unless the RAC has been amended, the holder is not authorized to engage in the practice of law other than as described in the RAC. For more information, read the RAC Policy.
Previous Restricted Appearance Certificate Holder and Re-Application
If your RAC expired, you will need to re-apply for a new RAC.
Timeline to issue your Restricted Appearance CertificateC
From the date your completed application is received online by the administrator, the Deputy Secretary requires up to a maximum of 10 (ten) working days to issue your RAC.
Supplemental Resource List
We encourage all applicants to acquaint themselves with the culture, geography, and history of Nunavut and its people using this Supplemental Resource List.