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October 4, 2024
2024 Law Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship Recipient Announced
The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan announced Aidan Gatzke, a first-year law student, as the recipient of the 2024 Law Society of Saskatchewan Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at $6,000, is awarded to exceptional students pursuing legal education at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law. Aidan's interest and eventual journey to law school began during high school,...
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October 3, 2024
Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon
The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can look forward to a day filled with informative presentations, free one-on-one consultations, and direction to legal...
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October 2, 2024
New Journal Issues – September 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 Business Law Journal Volume 68, Number 3...
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September 27, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
The Law Society office and library locations are closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Please visit our website for more information and resources related to Truth and Reconciliation.
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September 20, 2024
E.M. Culliton Scholarship Recipient Announced
The 2024 E.M. Culliton Scholarship, for $10,000, has been awarded to Rebecca Crookshanks, currently residing in Saskatoon. Rebecca Crookshanks completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Victoria. She applied her knowledge to practice criminal law, spending ten years as a legal aid lawyer. During this time, she gained significant court experience litigating criminal law, administrative law, and human rights...
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September 19, 2024
Notice of Hearing (Admissions and Education) – Oladipupo Oshunrinade
A hearing will be held concerning Oladipupo Oshunrinade’s Application to be a Student-at-Law on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024, beginning at 9:30 am each day. This hearing will be held virtually.
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September 18, 2024
Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup
Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes: French Juridical Terminology Workshop: Offences Against Property, Family Property, Real Estate, and Wills September 28, 2024 The French Speaking Jurists Association of Saskatchewan is offering a workshop in collaboration with the Centre canadien de français juridique inc. The workshop will focus on offences against property, family property, real estate...
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September 6, 2024
Bencher Election 2024
Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the Law Society from across the province and members of the wider Saskatchewan public. Elections for 17 of 23...
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September 4, 2024
New Journal Issues – August
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 Advocate Volume 82, Part 4 (July 2024) ...
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August 22, 2024
Upcoming Legal Education Roundup
Information has been provided on upcoming education with a legal theme: Family Justice 1: Conflict Engagement, Conflict Resolution and Communication September 12 , 2024 The University of Saskatchewan College of Law is offering a micro-credential course aimed at family law practitioners, instructed by Charmaine Panko, K.C., collaborative lawyer and mediator at Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation. The course...
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