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October 18, 2024
2024 Articling Survey Report
The Law Society of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the law societies of Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia and Nova Scotia conducted two surveys from May through June 2024 to better understand the current state of the articling system across the five provinces. One survey asked articling students and new lawyers (who articled in the last five years) about the types of...
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August 1, 2024
New Journal Issues – July 2024
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Legal Resources Library regularly adds journals to its collection. Members can borrow issues by contacting library staff or by placing a request through the online catalogue. The public are welcome to view journals by visiting a Law Society library or by requesting a scanned copy. Contact Legal Resources here. Canadian Journal of Family Law Volume 35, Number...
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July 31, 2024
Law Society of Saskatchewan Medalists for 2024
The Law Society of Saskatchewan celebrates the recipients of the 2024 gold, silver, and bronze medals at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. This year's honorees are Caydence Marley (gold), Kennedy Marley (silver), and Laura Rask (bronze). These awards recognize the students with the highest academic standing in the Juris Doctor graduating class. Please see detailed information from the...
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July 3, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law: Highlights from a Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers advantages for legal practice, enhancing efficiency and productivity. However, its use requires careful understanding and consideration to ensure accuracy. In a recent Bite Size CPD series by the Law Society of Saskatchewan, AI basics and strengths and weaknesses are reviewed as well as the Law Society’s Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in...
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May 30, 2024
New Journal Issues – May 2024
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Legal Resources Library regularly adds journals to its collection. Members can borrow issues by contacting library staff or by placing a request through the online catalogue. The public are welcome to view journals by visiting a Law Society library or by requesting a scanned copy. Contact Legal Resources here. The Advocates’ Quarterly Volume 54, Issue 3 (March...
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October 12, 2023
Provincial Court Swearing-in Notice
From Courts of Saskatchewan Members are invited to attend the Swearing-in Ceremony for the Honourable David Chow at 3 pm, Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Moose Jaw Provincial Court House.
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October 11, 2023
Court of King’s Bench Administrative Notice
From Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan Effective November 1, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench Rules of Court are formally amended and shall be cited and referred to as The King’s Bench Rules. An Administrative Notice advising of this change can be found here.
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August 30, 2023
Launch of Succession Planning Tool
Having a succession plan in place is mandatory and the Law Society is aware that it can be challenging for practitioners to find a successor for their law practice. The Law Society has launched a new tool to assist in connecting practitioners who are in need of a successor with those willing to be considered as a successor. What is succession...
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July 20, 2023
New Practice Directive – Gowning
Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued repealed and replaced General Application Practice Directive #5 – Gowning Policy for Counsel. The Practice Directive sets out when counsel are required to gown and what proper gowning entails. The Practice Directive can be found here: https://sasklawcourts.ca/kings-bench/rules-practice-directives/.
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June 21, 2023
Saskatchewan Practice Checklists Are Back
We are pleased to announce that the Saskatchewan Practice Checklists have returned to our website! Since their creation in 1997, the Practice Checklists have been a valuable resource for Saskatchewan lawyers with many practitioners and judges giving generously of their time and expertise to create, review and update them over the years. The Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan...
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