For Lawyers and Students

Call for Volunteers, Nominations, Applications, etc.

University of Saskatchewan Senate

June 18, 2013

Volunteer for University of Saskatchewan Senate

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is one of several professional groups which is represented on the University of Saskatchewan Senate.  Some of the other professions on the University of Saskatchewan Senate include chartered accountants, architects, dentists, doctors, pharmacists, registered nurses and teachers.

The University of Saskatchewan Senate makes bylaws for disciplining students for other than academic dishonesty; provides for awarding honourary degrees; deals with proposals for establishing colleges, schools or departments; deals with proposals for affiliated educational institutions; and makes recommendations to the University Board of Governors on matters or things the Senate considers necessary to promote the interests of the University.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is seeking a volunteer to serve as its representative on the University of Saskatchewan Senate.  The term is for a period of 3 years commencing July 1st, 2013.  Members interested in serving as the Law Society representative on the University of Saskatchewan Senate should send notice to llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca, along with a resumé and reasons for applying by June 28, 2013.

Queen's Counsel Selection Committee 2013

May 2, 2013

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is inviting applications for appointment to the Queen's Counsel Selection Committee.

The designation of Queen's Counsel is made by the Minister of Justice through a selection process that includes consultation with the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the Courts.

Applications to the Law Society are reviewed by the Queen's Counsel selection Committee which consists of the following:

  • Past President of the Law Society
  • A current Bencher of the Law Society
  • A public representative appointed to the Law Society
  • A member of the Law Society


Anyone interested in participating on this committee should forward an expression of interest to Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C. by May 23, 2013.  Please submit your information to his assistant Liz at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Law Foundation Appointee

October 23, 2012

The Law Society of Saskatchewan may appoint five members to the Law Foundation.  There is currently a vacancy for two Law Society appointees.  We are seeking volunteers from the membership, including Benchers and former Benchers, for consideration in the appointment process.

The Law Foundation is funded from the interest earned on lawyers' trust accounts.  Pursuant to section 76 of The Legal Profession Act, 1990, the Foundation provides grants for the following charitable objectives:

  • Legal education
  • Legal research
  • Legal aid
  • Law libraries; and
  • Law reform


Each appointment is for a two year term and appointees may serve 3 two-year terms.  The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan meets four times annually, usually in Regina and Saskatoon.

Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Law Society.  Experience in financial management would be an asset.

Please send your expression of interest, along with practice information and a current curriculum vitae to Liz at the Law Society at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca by November 6, 2012.

Federation of Law Societies of Canada

September 11, 2012

Canada's 14 provincial and territorial Law Societies govern over 100,000 lawyers and 4,000 Quebec notaries in the public interest.  The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is their national coordinating body.  The Federation leads in the development of high national standards of regulation to ensure that all Canadians are served by a competent, honourable and independent legal profession.  More information is available on the Federation website at http://www.flsc.ca/en/.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan has an opening for a Council member to serve for a two-year term and who may also be eligible for reappointment for up to six years.

The ideal candidate will have sufficient recent and relevant professional regulation experience to provide national leadership, as well as the time and a sincere commitment to remain current on issues of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.  The expectations for the Council member are as follows: 

  1. Attend all FLSC Council meetings (currently 3 in person and 1 telephone meeting per year).
  2. Report after each meeting to the Law Society of Saskatchewan (LSS) Benchers, and where appropriate, before that time, to the Executive Committee or the President, Vice-President and the Executive Director.
  3. Provide supporting documentation received from the FLSC to the LSS as appropriate, to ensure that the LSS is fully informed about national initiatives and the FLSC agenda.
  4. Attend LSS Bencher meetings to facilitate this obligation and answer questions.
  5. Obtain instructions from Saskatchewan, where necessary, regarding matters on the FLSC agenda, which instructions may come from the President in consultation with the Vice-President and the Executive Director, or the Executive Committee or the Benchers.  Bencher approval will generally be obtained for matters touching on regulatory issues such as rule or policy changes and financial commitments. 
  6. Remain fully informed about the work of the LSS, and in particular, the Benchers' priorities and agenda.
  7. Where appropriate, use such information to inform the work of the Council and manage Council's expectations regarding Saskatchewan's ability to deal with FLSC agenda items.
  8. As appropriate, convey Saskatchewan's desire for the FLSC to achieve certain objectives.
  9. Facilitate an exchange of information between Saskatchewan and other Law Societies on matters of common interest.
  10. Participate fully as a committee member on whatever committee(s) the Council representative is invited to participate on a national level.

Interested Candidates should submit resumes by October 15, 2012 to the attention of Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C., Executive Director, care of his assistant Liz at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Practitioner Staff Appeals Tribunal

August 20, 2012

The Practitioner Staff Appeals Tribunal hears appeals from medical practitioners who have been aggrieved by decision of a Regional Health Authority.  The Law Society is entitled to recommend 6 candidates to the Minister of Health.  The Minister may appoint two of the candidates to a three year term on the Tribunal. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative law, appearing both on and before Tribunals.  Experience in health law would be an asset.

Interested members should consult the Practitioner Staff Appeal Regulations and direct any enquiries to David Smith, Registrar of the Tribunal, at 787-0297. 

Please submit a curriculum vitae to the attention of Tom Schonhoffer, Q.C., Executive Director at the Law Society prior to September 1, 2012, by email to his assistant llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Queen's Counsel Nominations 2012

August 16, 2012

Nomination Form

The designation of Queen's Counsel is made by the Minister of Justice through a selection process that includes consultation with the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the Courts.

The selection of the Law Society's nominees for the designation of Queen's Counsel will be based upon the following criteria:

  • As prerequisite qualifications:
  • Demonstrated superior legal ability;
  • Proof of good character and integrity;


No person shall be appointed who has not been entitled during ten years to practise in the superior courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland or of any province of Canada or of the Northwest Territories or for a portion of such period in one and for the remaining portion of such period in another or others of the said courts;

As further qualifications, the following criteria, each of equal weight:

  • Contributions as a legal professional to the community;
  • Contributions to the community generally; and
  • Contributions to the legal profession.


The Law Society will also, in its recommendations, take into account considerations of gender, diversity and geography.

The deadline for nominations is October 3, 2012.

C. Willy Hodgson Award 2012

August 16, 2012

The C. Willy Hodgson Award is intended to recognize individuals or organizations who exemplify integrity, leadership and character, and have made or are making outstanding contributions to advancing equity and diversity in legal education, the legal profession and/or the administration of justice in Saskatchewan or in Canada.

Nominations are now open for the 2012 award which will be presented in 2013.  Nomination forms and more information can be located here.  The deadline for nominations is November 23, 2012.

Queen's Counsel Selection Committee

May 10, 2012

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is inviting applications for appointment to the Queen's Counsel Selection Committee. 

The designation of Queen's Counsel is made by the Minister of Justice through a selection process that includes consultation with the Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association and the Courts.

Applications to the Law Society are reviewed by the Queen's Counsel selection Committee which consists of the following:

  • Past President of the Law Society
  • A current Bencher of the Law Society
  • A public representative appointed to the Law Society
  • A member of the Law Society


Anyone interested in participating on this committee should forward an expression of interest to Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C. by May 24, 2012.  Please submit your information to his assistant Liz at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association Board

May 7, 2012

Professional liability insurance for Saskatchewan lawyers is provided through a reciprocal insurance exchange known as Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA).  The Law Society has representation on the CLIA board through appointment of a board member and an alternate.  There is currently a position open for the alternate.

Preference will be given to those with experience in general insurance principles including underwriting, policy interpretation and claims management.  Experience in professional liability claims and regulation of the legal profession is also an asset.

Attendance at two board meetings each year, usually out of province, and on assigned committees is required.

Please submit expression of interest along with your curriculum vitea by May 24, 2012 to the attention of Tom Schonhoffer, Q.C., and email to his assistant Liz at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Senate of the University of Regina

April 2, 2012

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is seeking a volunteer who will represent the Society by being a member on the Senate of the University of Regina.  It is a 3 year term commencing July 1, 2012. 

The Senate position evolves around the academic welfare of the university, deals with academic policy and ultimately acts as a court in academic affairs.  For more information on the duties of a Senate member, please visit University of Regina website.

Interested volunteers can submit a brief resume and letter of interest to the attention of Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C., Executive Director, care of his assistant Liz, at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.  Deadline for applications is May 2, 2012.

CPD Program Committee

February 29, 2012

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is committed to providing continuing professional development opportunities to the profession.  The CPD Planning Committee will assist the Director of Admissions & Education and the CPD Program Specialist in the selection of subject matter, presenters, and the organization and delivery of continuing professional development programming.

The Law Society is seeking applications for the CPD Planning Committee.  Selection for the Committee should be representative of the profession including diversity in practice, geographic location, gender, etc.  An interest or experience in education would also be an asset.

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 30, 2012.  Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Lana Vindevoghel, CPD Program Specialist via email to lana@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Legislative Assembly - Standing Committee on Public Accounts

February 17, 2012

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts is seeking a member of the Law Society, with a preferred area of practice involving financial dealings, to serve as a member of the Audit Committee. 

For more information on the Committee, please see the attached correspondence dated January 17, 2012.  Anyone wanting to be considered for nomination can submit a resume and letter of interest to the attention of Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C. at the Law Society, care of his assistant Liz, at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Deadline for applications is March 1, 2012.

E.M. Culliton Scholarship Endowment

January 9, 2012

As a tribute to the former Chief Justice E. M. Culliton, an endowment was established by the Law Society of Saskatchewan to provide that in perpetuity a special scholarship is to be awarded for the pursuit of post-graduate studies in criminal law.

The value of the scholarship to be awarded in 2012 has not yet been finally determined, but the maximum amount available is expected to be $10,000.  Up to two scholarships may be awarded in any one year.  The deadline date for receipt of applications is May 4th, 2012.

Application form 2012

College of Law Endowment Fund

October 27, 2011

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is seeking applications for appointment to the College of Law Endowment Fund.
The College of Law Endowment Fund was established to provide financial support to specific programs and services at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.

The College of Law Endowment Fund Committee is composed of the Dean of the College of Law, one representative appointed by the Board of the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan and one representative appointed by the Benchers of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The Committee provides financial oversight with respect to the Endowment Fund and acts in an advisory capacity to the Dean of the College of Law with respect to Fund expenditures. The Committee meets one to two times per year in Saskatoon.

This appointment is for a 2 year term and may be renewed.

Please submit a letter of interest, along with a resume, to the attention of Tom Schonhoffer, Q.C., c/o his assistant Liz at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.

Deadline for applications is November 14, 2011.

The Legal Profession/ISC Liaison Committee

September 20, 2011

Information Services Corporation meets with the profession on the following matters:

  1. Policy development or changes on matters of significance to the operation of the registry;
  2. Amendments to the Act and regulations (The Land Titles Act, 2000, The Land Titles Regulations, 2001, The Condominium Property Act, the Land Surveys Act, 2000; and
  3. Product enhancement.

The Law Society has 4 representatives on the Committee which meets quarterly.

Applications are being accepted to replace one member on the Committee. Applicants will be selected based upon their experience with ISC and their representation of the membership of the profession.

Please submit your letter of interest to Tom Schonhoffer, Q.C. at the Law Society no later than September 30, 2011, c/o his assistant, Liz, at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca .