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Law Society of Saskatchewan Initiatives Access to Justice Future of Legal Services Initiative The Limited Licensing Pilot

Limited Licensing Pilot

Learn more about the Pilot

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Submit a Consumer Review


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 ParticipantsLetter 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 DueckLetter
Joseph GelinasLetter
Shawn BaierLetter
Nicola-Mose Giannantonio Letter
Deana PuffLetter

 

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 ParticipantAgents, 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

Saskatchewan Code of Professional Conduct

Under development

Complaint and discipline process

Complaints Process

(Partial) Consumer Review

Professional liability insurance

Saskatchewan Lawyers' Insurance Association

No set standard – inquire directly

No set standard - inquire directly

Ability to operate a trust account

Law Society of Saskatchewan Rules

Regulatory oversight body

Law Society of Saskatchewan

Law Society of Saskatchewan

 

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