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Completing the reinstatement of membership application is an essential step for individuals seeking to regain their status with the Law Society of British Columbia. This guide will provide a clear outline of the application process online, ensuring that users can complete their form efficiently and accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the application accurately and efficiently.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the reinstatement of membership application form in the editor.
2. Begin with Part A: Name and identification. Enter your surname and given name(s) accurately. If you have ever used a different name, indicate all variations along with the context of their use.
3. Attach a recent passport-type photo (2" × 2") in the designated area and write down the date it was taken.
4. Move to Part B: Contact information. Fill in your current address details, including street, city, province, country, telephone number, fax number, postal code, and email address.
5. Using Schedule 1, list all addresses you have lived at since ceasing to be a member, starting with the most current.
6. Proceed to Part C: Professional history and experience. Enter the date you were called and admitted to practice in British Columbia, along with the details of why and when you ceased your membership.
7. Provide a comprehensive employment history since your last membership, including any periods of unemployment, using Schedule 2 to list your full-time and part-time positions.
8. In Part D: Good character, answer all questions truthfully. If you answer 'yes' to any question, be prepared to provide further details and supporting documents.
9. In Part E: Practice in British Columbia, indicate whether you intend to practice law again in this province and provide relevant information if applicable.
10. Complete Part F: Declaration of applicant, ensuring you declare the truthfulness of your application by signing where indicated.
11. Finally, in Part G: Applicant’s authorization and undertaking, authorize the Law Society to gather necessary background information for your application before signing.
12. Review your completed application for accuracy before saving your changes, downloading a copy, or printing it for submission.

Begin your reinstatement process by completing your application online today.