Limited Licensing Pilot
We are working to expand access to regulated legal services.
The Limited Licensing Pilot allows individuals not otherwise authorized to deliver legal services to assist with unmet legal needs. As the granting of a limited license to practice law is a novel approach to legal regulation in Canada, a new licensing system needs to be developed through consultation and pilots to support the advancement of appropriate rules and regulation.
The overall goal of limited licensing is to enhance access to legal services for underserved Saskatchewan individuals balanced with ensuring public protection.
| Approved Pilot Participants | Letter of Agreement with Permitted Services |
|---|---|
| Melanie Markowsky | Letter |
| John Charles Wesley McDonald | Letter |
| Norman Magnin | Letter |
| Adam Saunders | Letter |
| Ryan Simpson | Letter |
| Garry Coleman | Letter |
| Justin Nam | Letter |
| Jesse Faith | Letter |
| Allison Schmidt | Letter |
| Cory Regier | Letter |
| Todd Sauve | Letter |
| Tracy Slywka | Letter |
| Clifford Gerow | Letter |
| Diane Enns | Letter |
| Doug Dueck | Letter |
| Joseph Gelinas | Letter |
| Shawn Baier | Letter |
| Nicola-Mose Giannantonio | Letter |
| Deana Puff | Letter |
Important Consumer Information
A participant approved in the Limited Licensing Pilot is not a lawyer regulated by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. This means the Law Society does not supervise their education, training and qualifications, apply a Code of Conduct and ethical standards (e.g. solicitor-client privilege does not apply), provide a complaints and discipline process, nor mandate professional liability insurance. Please note you are encouraged to discuss and confirm directly with Pilot participants:
- their education, training, and experience;
- if they maintain professional liability insurance; and
- their fees and rates for services.
A Consumer Review Form is available to help the Law Society understand consumer experiences when accessing legal services through the Pilot.
| Saskatchewan Standards (January 2022) | Lawyers (also known as Barristers, Solicitors or Attorneys) | Limited Licensing Pilot Participant | Agents, Legal Assistants, Paralegals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education |
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a faculty of common law at a Canadian university or Certificate of Equivalency issued by the National Committee on Accreditation. |
Minimum standards – inquire directly |
No set standard - inquire directly |
| Training & admission |
Completion of the Bar Admissions Course; 12 months of articles; and suitability to practice determination. |
Under development |
No set standard - inquire directly |
| Continuing professional development |
12 hours (2 ethics) annually of accredited training. |
Under development |
No set standard - inquire directly |
| Scope of practice |
No limits on practice. |
Limits on scope of practice defined in Letter of Agreement |
Limits on practice defined by legislation or supervising lawyer |
| Ethical standards |
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Under development | |
| Complaint and discipline process |
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| Professional liability insurance |
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No set standard – inquire directly |
No set standard - inquire directly |
| Ability to operate a trust account |
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| Regulatory oversight body |
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