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U of S Law Students Immersed in Legal Aid Life Through Innovative New Externship Program

September 5, 2024

This spring, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $100,000 investment into new practical learning placements at Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) and Public Prosecutions for University of Saskatchewan law students. LAS welcomed two students for fall semester credit through the Rural and Regional Legal Externship program – one in the Moose Jaw Area Office and one […]

Saskatoon Employees Celebrate 50 Years of Service

September 4, 2024

Chris Bennett, Acting Director of Saskatoon City Area Office (left), Jayne Mallin, LAS CEO (middle), and Samantha Neill, Acting Legal Director of Saskatoon Rural Area Office (right) It was a beautiful afternoon when Legal Aid Saskatchewan employees, community supporters, clients and justice partners gathered in Friendship Park in downtown Saskatoon for a celebratory BBQ to […]

Battlefords Area Office Hosts Film Screening to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Legal Aid Saskatchewan

August 29, 2024

Battlefords Legal Director Jonathan Bodvarson Earlier this week the Battlefords Area Office hosted a screening of Gideon’s Army, a documentary by Dawn Porter, at the Capitol Theatre in North Battleford. This film examines the careers of public defenders in the United States as they embark on helping underprivileged and marginalized people. Jonathan Bodvarson, Legal Director […]

Two LAS Lawyers Paddle into First Place

August 28, 2024

It was a last-minute decision for Tyler Joorisity and Sukhchain Singh to enter the Eagle Point Classic canoe race, and it ended in victory! Joorisity and Singh joined the Pimiskatan-La Ronge Canoe Club this season to not only take advantage of the access to northern Saskatchewan’s waterways, but as a fun way to connect with […]

Congratulations Morgan Blyth!

Morgan signed the rolls last week and is now a full-time Staff Lawyer with our Northern Area Office in La Ronge! For the past year, Morgan has been articling with the busy northern office. “I am so grateful for the time I spent at Legal Aid Saskatchewan as an articling student,” Morgan says. “I have […]

Celebrating Innovations in Family Law

Earlier this week, Legal Aid Saskatchewan CEO Jayne Mallin joined Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre and Debbie Brown, ADR Institute of Saskatchewan Executive Director, for a media event to recognize the achievements of the Saskatoon Family Justice Services Branch. Some of these achievements include: Regina and Saskatoon’s Family Law Screening program is a […]

Swift Current Area Office Hosts Local 50th Anniversary Celebration

Legal Aid Saskatchewan CEO Jayne Mallin and Regional Legal Director Adrian McBride at the Southwest Justice Celebration It was a scorchin’ hot day, but that didn’t deter more than 100 people from gathering in downtown Swift Current on Tuesday afternoon for a BBQ hosted by Legal Aid Saskatchewan’s Swift Current Area Office. Regional Legal Director […]

Rural and Regional Legal Experiential Externship

Legal Aid Saskatchewan is excited to partner with the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law, Public Prosecutions, and the Ministry of Justice to provide rural legal experience for 2L and 3L students!

A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy

The Department of Justice Canada has released the report of the Steering Group for Canada’s Black Justice Strategy. The report, called “A Roadmap for Transformative Change: Canada’s Black Justice Strategy,” is the culmination of engagements and consultations last fall with Black communities across Canada.

What led to the creation of National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month?

The summer solstice is traditionally a time of spiritual and cultural significance for Indigenous communities. The longer hours of sunlight and warmer temperatures signify new beginnings. Ceremonies, feasts and rituals have been celebrated on the summer solstice for thousands of years.

From Articling Student to Staff Lawyer

Earlier this week, Wendy Couet signed the rolls, an exciting milestone in her legal career! Wendy was one of Legal Aid Saskatchewan’s 2023-2024 articling students. Today, we are thrilled to have her join our Melfort Area Office as a Staff Lawyer! “I've joked that ‘it takes a village to raise a lawyer,’ but I truly […]

Pride on the Prairies: Queer History in Saskatchewan

Happy Pride! LAS strives for diversity and inclusion for our employees, our clients, and our communities. We celebrate the voices, culture and rights of our LGBTQ2+ allies! The gay rights movement has made incredible advancements for equality not only in Saskatchewan and Canada, but around the world. How much do you know about the history […]

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