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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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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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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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