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Student Meet and Greet a Success

Legal Aid Saskatchewan recently hosted a meet and greet with University of Saskatchewan law students. More than two dozen young professionals gathered at Head Office to learn more about what LAS does and ask questions about the articling, summer student, and rural externship programs. “The students were very enthusiastic and asking good questions, including how […]

What are your reasons for working as a public service lawyer?

February 27, 2025

Earlier this week, Legal Aid Saskatchewan participated in a panel discussion for law students called “Careers for the Public Benefit - Public Service and Advocacy Roles.” Participants shared a variety of perspectives on how their work is engaging, personally meaningful and focused on helping others. Moderated by Chris Lafleur, Director of the Indigenous Law Centre, […]

World Day of Social Justice

February 20, 2025

As supporters of access to justice since 1974, Legal Aid Saskatchewan employees proudly promote our shared vision of inclusive, responsive and equitable justice in Saskatchewan using our values of compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment. In recognition of World Day of Social Justice – observed annually every February 20th with the goal to promote social justice […]

LAS Attends 2nd Annual Afrocentric Symposium

February 18, 2025

L-R: Robin Mowat (Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission), Joanne Khan (Legal Aid Saskatchewan), Anthony Olusola (Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.), Fola Adelugba (Legal Aid Saskatchewan) and Deputy Chief Darren Pringle (Saskatoon Police Service) Earlier this month, Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI) hosted its second annual Afrocentric Symposium. Focusing on the theme of “Advancing […]

First Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Community Legal Services Commission was Psychologist from Regina

February 12, 2025

In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth2025, enjoy this brief bio of Legal Aid Saskatchewan's first chairperson, Colvin Peyson. The first chairperson of the Saskatchewan Community Legal Services Commission was Colvin Peyson, a community-minded psychologist from Regina. Born in Trinidad, Peyson immigrated to Canada in 1956. He studied psychiatric nursing at the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, then earned […]

A Brief History of Sentencing Circles in Saskatchewan

February 6, 2025

Indigenous Storytelling Month takes place every February to honor and promote oral storytelling traditions, celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, and promote cross-cultural relationships and understanding. Storytelling is a foundation for the restorative justice process of sentencing circles. The following is an excerpt from A Matter of Right and Justice: 50 Years of Legal […]

Legal Aid Saskatchewan Named Top Employer for Second Year in a Row

February 4, 2025

Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2025 have been named, and Legal Aid Saskatchewan made the list for the second year in a row! “I am so proud of what we have accomplished as a team at LAS,” says Jayne Mallin, LAS CEO. “A great workplace culture requires everyone to contribute and it is clear that we […]

Rural Externship Student Values Real-World Experience of Program

January 30, 2025

The Rural and Regional Legal Experiential Externship Program offered by the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law and in partnership with Public Prosecutions, the Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Saskatchewan, is now in its second term. Two students have been placed with LAS to experience extensive criminal and family legal practice in rural locations. […]

Therapeutic Court Navigator Connects with Clients and Traverses Complex Situations

November 22, 2024

“It’s been really busy.” Ashley Rude is Legal Aid Saskatchewan’s Therapeutic Court Navigator supporting Mental Health Court (MHC) and Domestic Violence Court (DVC) clients in Saskatoon as they work through these time-intensive therapeutic court programs. This is a new pilot funded by the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan and established to support the work of Legal […]

LAS Rural Externship Student Observes Pelican Narrows Circuit Court

November 17, 2024

Legal Aid Saskatchewan rural externship student Amy Lalonde recently observed the Pelican Narrows circuit court, an experience she says is unforgettable. Sharing a plane with two sheriffs, a provincial court judge, a Crown prosecutor and a victim services worker, the crew landed in the northern village and quickly got to work. “We set up court […]

Court of King’s Bench Saskatoon Presentation Ceremony

October 31, 2024

The Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon held the Presentation Ceremony for new lawyers of the court on September 27, 2024. Among the group of legal professionals were Legal Aid Saskatchewan’s Izaak Sowa and Gloria Faluyi-Ogieva of the Saskatoon City Area Office. Presiding over the ceremony was The Honourable Chief Justice M.D. Popescul. Sowa, presented […]

#SKA2J2024 Week: Free Film Screening at Roxy Theatre

October 29, 2024

As part of Saskatchewan’s Access to Justice Week, there will be a free film screening on November 1 at the Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon. “Us & Them” is a documentary that follows the lives of four people over the course of a decade as they struggle with homelessness and addictions. After the film, a panel […]

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