Continuing Professional Development

Phone 306-569-8242
Email cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca
Website https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/continuing-professional-development/

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  • FREE REPLAY: Shedding the Doctrine of Discovery: Toward an Equality-based Framework for Aboriginal Title (CPD 322)

    Online

    Originally recorded 2022-03-23 Qualifies for 1.5 CPD Hours, all of which qualify for Ethics Felix Hoehn, Associate Professor at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, reviews the doctrine of discovery and explores an equality-based framework for Aboriginal title in this discussion of recent case law and his reimagined Tŝilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia decision, published in Kent […]

    Free

  • REPLAY: Lawyer Well-Being: Concrete Strategies to Thrive in Law (CPD 325)

    Online

    Originally recorded 2002 May 3 Qualifies for 1.5 CPD Hours. This webinar will explore mental health and well-being in the legal profession, and will offer concrete strategies regarding how to improve mental health. We are happiest, healthiest, and most successful when we adopt healthy lifestyles and work habits. But long hours, demanding clients, complex files, […]

    $40.00

  • REPLAY – The New Family Law Rules: One Year Later (CPD 328.1)

    Online

    Originally recorded 2022-05-26 Qualifies for 0.75 CPD Hours, all of which qualify for Ethics In this session from last spring's seminar, A Family Law Refresher, panelists Madam Justice C.M. Richmond, Jennifer Fabian, Q.C. - Registrar and Executive Legal Officer for the Court of Queen's Bench, and Greg Walen, Q.C., discussed the new QB Family Law […]

    $90.00

  • Free Workshop – The Keepers of Stories (CPD 334)

    Online

    Qualifies for 2.0 CPD hours. Individuals in helping professions - whether it be health care, counsellors or lawyers - regularly interact with individuals who are there as a result of traumatic experiences.  Part of the helper's role is to listen and respond to these stories, which can often be intense and difficult. Over time, exposure […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Business Valuations 201: Shareholder Disputes (CPD 335)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. When drafting a shareholders’ agreement for a client, it's important to consider how the various clauses in the agreement can affect the fair market value/price of all or a portion of the company and the interest of a specific shareholder. This session will discuss some of the areas where unintended […]

    $90.00

  • Free Webinar – Assimilative Policies and the Canadian Legacy (CPD 336)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours, all of which qualify for Ethics In this session with Annie Battiste, participants will gain an understanding of the devastating effects of assimilative policies in Canada through an anti-racism lens of looking at power, privilege and how oppression is maintained and what allyship in this work looks like. Presenter: Annie […]

    Free

  • Virtual Seminar – Provincial Court 101: Criminal Procedure & Small Claims (CPD 337)

    Online

    Full Day - Qualifies for 4.25 CPD hours. Half Day - Qualifies for 2.75 CPD hours. In this virtual seminar ideal for new lawyers, The Honourable Judge Q.D. Agnew provides an introduction to the Provincial Court including: - Criminal Procedure - 9:00-10:30 a.m. - Small Claims - 10:45-12:15 p.m. - Courtroom Practice - 1:15-2:30 p.m. […]

    Free

  • Webinar – Ethical Considerations for Crown and Defence in SA Cases (CPD 338)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hours, all of which qualify for Ethics. In this round table moderated by Jackie Lane of Regina Prosecutions, senior practitioners with a wealth of experience in sexual assault cases discuss the ethical considerations for prosecution and defence with an emphasis on cross-examination. Panel: Jackie Lane, Regina Prosecutions (Moderator) Ryan Snyder, Regina […]

    Free

  • Webinar – What lawyers need to know about FAM-PD 7 – Mandatory Participation in a Judicial Case Conference (CPD 346)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour. As of Nov 1, 2022, in the Judicial Centers of Saskatoon and Regina, Judicial Case Conferences (JCCs) are required, in certain circumstances, before a family law matter can be scheduled for a chambers hearing. In this webinar, the Honourable Madam Justice Goebel will provide some background to this process and […]

    $90.00

  • Webinar – Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Consultation on Reform of The Libel and Slander Act (CPD 339)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours. Director, Leah Howie, and Katherine Faryna and Farrah Linklater of the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan, will provide an overview of the Law Reform Commission's Reform of The Libel and Slander Act project. The Commission is currently consulting on this project and is seeking input from the bar, including: 1. […]

    $90.00

  • Free Workshop – Code of Conduct Amendments: Direct Supervision Requirements (CPD 347)

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Qualifies for 2.0 CPD hours, all of which qualify for Ethics The Law Society of Saskatchewan is implementing recommendations from the final report of the Legal Services Task Team. Recommendation No. 4 identified direct supervision requirements as an area to examine more closely in order to increase access to legal services. The Code of Conduct […]

    Free

  • Free Webinar – Discover YOUR CanLII (CPD 340)

    Online

    Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour Discover (or rediscover) the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website in this free webinar opportunity! Legal Resources Co-Directors Alan Kilpatrick and Ken Fox will guide you through CanLII’s most important features (including case law searching, legislation, commentary, and citations). CanLII's Director of Programs and Partnerships, Francis Barragan, LLM, JD will […]

    Free