NOC 41101: Lawyers and Quebec notaries
Lawyers and Quebec notaries advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before administration boards and draw up legal documents such as contracts and wills. Lawyers also plead cases, represent clients before tribunals and conduct prosecutions in courts of law. Lawyers are employed in law firms and prosecutor's offices. Quebec notaries are employed in notary offices. Both lawyers and Quebec notaries are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments and various business establishments or they may be self-employed. Articling students are included in this unit group.
Official Main Duties for NOC 41101
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 41101
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Lawyers and Quebec notaries is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 41101.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $30.22 | $59.76/hr | $107.14 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $34.87/hr | $66.85/hr | $87.91/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $25.64/hr | $57.69/hr | $81.03/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $24.13/hr | $56.15/hr | $80.99/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $36.06/hr | $59.94/hr | $72.12/hr |
| Quebec → | $29.81/hr | $51.28/hr | $84.13/hr |
| Ontario → | $32.05/hr | $65.21/hr | $112.98/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16.83/hr | $47.18/hr | $81.28/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $32.05/hr | $57.88/hr | $92.31/hr |
| Alberta → | $27.88/hr | $78.85/hr | $126.92/hr |
| British Columbia → | $37.98/hr | $65/hr | $107.69/hr |
| Yukon → | $40/hr | $61.54/hr | $76.92/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | — | $64.41/hr | — |
| Nunavut → | $45.64/hr | $68.33/hr | $89.04/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Lawyers
- Two to three years of undergraduate studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program, a bachelor's degree from a recognized law school, successful completion of the bar examination and completion of a period of articling are required.
- Licensing by the provincial or territorial law society is required.
- Be an active member of a law society in the province or territory of legal practice.
- Notaries (Quebec)
- A bachelor's degree in civil law from a recognized law school and a master's degree in notarial law, which includes a 16-week internship, from a recognized law school are required.
- A 15-day training program at the Chambre des notaires du Québec is required.
- Licensing by the Chambre des notaires du Québec is required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 41101
86 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Legal department director (See 10019 Other administrative services managers)View NOC 10019→
- Legal firm manager (See 10029 Other business services managers)View NOC 10029→
- Notary public (See 42200 Paralegals and related occupations)View NOC 42200→
- Patent agent (See 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers)View NOC 41400→
- Trademark agent (See 42200 Paralegals and related occupations)View NOC 42200→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 41101 (Lawyers and Quebec notaries)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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