Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Access to Justice
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December 7, 2021
Access to Justice is Never More Relevant Than for Those Without Financial Means
From the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Our justice system strives for fair outcomes but legal representation is still beyond some with limited financial means. It is not difficult to imagine how frequently this must be happening when the average hourly rates charged by private practice lawyers in Western Canada range from $197 to $439 depending on years of experience. Saskatchewan...
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December 1, 2021
Better Connecting Consumers of Legal Services and Alternative Legal Service Providers
Given several important initiatives underway, the Future of Legal Services Committee is highlighting key information regarding access to justice and the work of the Committee through a series of articles. Read the latest article, "Better connecting consumers of legal services and alternative legal service providers." Look for information to continue to follow on next steps in implementing the Legal Services Task Team...
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November 17, 2021
Legal Skies Podcast S3E5 – The Future of Access to Justice with USask CREATE Justice
We discuss the past, present and future of the University of Saskatchewan's CREATE Justice, which celebrates its fifth anniversary and the upcoming Legal Needs Assessment. The centre, based in the College of Law, is focused on access to justice, innovation and research. Our guests include: Glen Gardner, Q.C., Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Saskatchewan Brea Lowenberger, Director...
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November 5, 2021
Strategic Grant Awarded to e-Justice Initiative
From the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan (LFS) does not usually provide grants to the Provincial Government, but an exception was approved to support and accelerate the development of online resources that will undoubtedly provide easier access to justice for Saskatchewan residents and businesses. Overall, most individuals who need to use the justice system, encounter two...
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October 29, 2021
Pro Bono Stories – Part 5
Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) is celebrating Access to Justice Week by sharing stories from our volunteers. PBLS volunteers directly support low-income people in Saskatchewan who would otherwise not be able to access a lawyer. Neil McPhee, Lakefield LLP My panel client is a young woman from a traditional background, whose relationship with a charming, international student led her into...
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October 29, 2021
Update on the Saskatchewan Legal Coaching and Unbundled Services Pilot Project
By Working Group of the Pilot Project A Working Group comprised of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Justice, and CREATE Justice (the Centre for Research, Evaluation and Action Towards Equal Justice) at the College of Law have been busy over the last 12 months working with practitioners and the public across Saskatchewan on the Saskatchewan Legal Coaching and Unbundled Services Project. The purpose of the project...
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