DR Updates
January 3, 2022
Saskatchewan Legal Needs Survey
This survey explores legal needs and gaps in Saskatchewan and includes topics such as areas of law that are not adequately offered, social groups whose legal needs are not being adequately met, and strategies for increasing access to justice in the future. The assessment will address a deficit in justice data in Saskatchewan. It will contribute to coordinated efforts across the...
Read More +
December 20, 2021
Deadline Extended – Bencher Election Survey
As the 2021 election is now complete, we are inviting member perspectives on Bencher elections and invite all members to complete a short survey. The new deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, January 4. As fiduciaries of the Law Society acting in the public interest, it is beneficial for Benchers to have diverse backgrounds and experience, yet members of equity-seeking groups...
Read More +
December 9, 2021
Reminder – Consultation on Direct Supervision Requirements
The Law Society is advancing amendments to the Direct Supervision Requirements in Chapter 6 of the Code of Professional Conduct and we would like your feedback. Join our session today from 12-1 pm. Lawyers and legal assistants/paralegals should attend. This session qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour, all of which qualifies for Ethics. No registration is required. Simply click on the link below....
Read More +
November 30, 2021
Consultation on Direct Supervision Requirements
The Law Society is advancing amendments to the Direct Supervision Requirements in Chapter 6 of the Code of Professional Conduct and we would like your feedback. Join our session on Thursday, December 9 from 12-1 pm. Lawyers and legal assistants/paralegals should attend. This session qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour, all of which qualifies for Ethics. Click the Zoom link to join:...
Read More +
November 18, 2021
Member Renewals Is Open
Today we sent emails to the membership about the renewal process. Please ensure that lawyers in your organization have followed the necessary steps by December 9, 2021 in order to avoid late payment penalties. If your organization plans to issue one cheque covering renewal fees for multiple lawyers, each lawyer in your organization must complete the online renewal process before we process...
Read More +
October 22, 2021
Practice Management Assessment Tool
We are pleased to announce that the formal launch of the online Practice Management Assessment Tool (“Assessment Tool”), pursuant to the Firm Regulation Rules, will begin on November 1, 2021. As you may recall from our earlier communications, volunteer firms were sought to participate in the initial launch of the Assessment Tool which is now nearly concluded. We are happy to share...
Read More +