Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Access to Justice
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April 18, 2019
Family Law Self-Help Kits
The Family Law Information Centre of the Ministry of Justice has prepared Self-Help Kits containing a package of court forms and instructions to assist you with family matters. The kits are used by parties who intend to represent themselves in court on several different types of proceedings. Please see their website to access the kits and for more information.
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April 10, 2019
CREATE Justice Bulletin: March 2019
From Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice (CREATE Justice) “The Most Significant Access to Justice Gathering in a Decade”. Saskatchewan legal information project aims to increase access to justice using public libraries. Empirical tool on Legal Needs Surveys and Access to Justice intends to advance understanding of people's everyday legal problems and experience with the justice system....
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April 4, 2019
FASD in the Justice System—Addressing Critical Issue in Canada
By Dr. Michelle Stewart Last week cases were heard in Manitoba’s new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) court. A first of its kind in Canada, the court will work collaboratively with partners inside and outside the courts to better meet the needs of individuals with FASD. In an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press, Judge Mary Kate Harvie explained, “because...
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March 5, 2019
CREATE Justice Bulletin — February 2019
From Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice (CREATE Justice) Declaration on Equal Access to Justice for All by 2030 made by Ministers and high-level representatives from countries and international organizations during meeting in the Hague on February 7. CLASSIC Karaoke and Lip Sync Battle 2019 on March 1. Register in one or all of the three remaining...
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March 1, 2019
Law Librarian On Site
By Alan Kilpatrick Need help with your legal research? Law Society of Saskatchewan librarian, Alan Kilpatrick, will be on-site at RPL’s Central Branch to help guide you through the many legal resources available. Please contact our libraries for further information. Thursday, March 7: 1:00-4:00 pm Thursday, March 21: 1:00-4:00 pm Thursday, April 4: 1:00-4:00 pm Are you in Saskatoon? No...
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February 27, 2019
Invitation to Lawyers Interested in Offering Unbundled Services and Legal Coaching
By Kim Newsham; Family Justice Services, Ministry of Justice Most lawyers offer comprehensive legal service, meaning they represent a client from the beginning of the matter/issue, to the end. The lawyer appears in court, drafts documents, prepares correspondence, and generally manages all aspects of the case. Research indicates that not everyone wants this level of representation, and not everyone can...
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