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Introducing Shaina Lynden, LAS' Director of Indigenous Services and Relations

Legal Aid Saskatchewan is proud to welcome Shaina Lynden as our Director of Indigenous Services and Relations, a role that reflects our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and improving access to culturally responsive justice services across the province. A proud member of Yellow Quill First Nation, Shaina brings more than 20 […]

Nicholas Leflar, former Summer Student and Articling Student, now Staff Lawyer

Congratulations to Nicholas Leflar, who recently signed the Law Society Roll and is now ready to serve Legal Aid Saskatchewan clients as a Staff Lawyer! Nicholas is a former summer student and articling student from the Prince Albert Area Office, and now works at the Moose Jaw Area Office. Here, he shares a bit about […]

USask Family Law Negotiation Moot Team Coached by LAS Practice Management Counsel

Each year, second- and third-year law students from across Canada participate in the National Family Law Negotiation Competition, an opportunity to hone their negotiation skills in family law disputes. Competing in pairs, participants receive confidential facts for each side of a case and negotiate against opposing teams across three consecutive rounds, each progressively more complex. […]

Careers for the Public Benefit

The University of Saskatchewan's College of Law and the Indigenous Law Centre recently hosted a panel discussion called Careers for the Public Benefit: Public Service and Advocacy Roles, inviting Legal Aid Saskatchewan to participate. Joanne Khan, Practice Management Counsel, joined a diverse panel of lawyers working in public interest roles, while Articling Student Amy Bjarnason attended […]

Understanding FAS and Gladue

By Faith Favel, LAS Rural and Regional Legal Externship Student The FASD and Gladue Report training was an incredibly valuable experience for me. As a student, FASD was not something that had been meaningfully emphasized in my current legal education, nor is it widely discussed in law school despite its prevalence in the justice system. […]

Three Realities and Ten Takeaways: Understanding FASD in the Justice System

February 27, 2026

By Shafagh Malek, Legal Aid Saskatchewan Staff Lawyer It is obvious that in many instances, we are shaped by things we never chose. Our mother’s mental health, her diet, the environment she lived in, her trauma, and even her physical strength during pregnancy can influence our entire lives. We do not live in an ideal […]

Advanced Child Protection Externship Prepares Future Advocate

February 26, 2026

The Advanced Child Protection Externship (ACPE) is an experiential opportunity for 3L students that builds on commitments between FSIN and the University of Saskatchewan College of Law as articulated in the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for dedicated research and education surrounding child protection. Amy Constant is the current ACPE student working with the Family […]

Battlefords Rural Externship Student Gains Hands on Experience

February 12, 2026

The Rural and Regional Legal Externship offered by the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law is a unique experiential program delivered in partnership with Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS) and Public Prosecutions. While participating in weekly seminars and assignments through the College, students placed with LAS work directly with lawyers and clients on both family and […]

Legal Aid Saskatchewan Named Top Employer for Third Consecutive Year

February 3, 2026

Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2026 have been named, and for the third consecutive year, Legal Aid Saskatchewan was recognized! "This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication, talent, and hard work of our entire team," says Jayne Mallin, LAS CEO. "Their unwavering committment and contributions have made this recognition possible, and I am incredibly proud of what […]

College of Law Career Forum Sparks Interest in Opportunities at LAS for Students

January 19, 2026

During the recent University of Saskatchewan College of Law career forum, LAS was pleased to send representatives to promote the organization to students interested in legal aid work. Joanne Khan, Practice Management Counsel, attended the event alongside current articling student Amy Bjarnason, as well as People and Culture Specialist Omonike Charles-Binitie. They noted strong student […]

Court of King’s Bench Prince Albert Presentation Ceremony

January 15, 2026

The Court of King’s Bench presentation ceremony, formerly known as the call to the bar, marks the introduction of the new lawyers and the privilege to appear before the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan. Congratulations to Legal Aid Saskatchewan lawyers Brandon Moore, Tara Heatherington and Rajat Vohra for their introductions to Prince Albert’s Court […]

2025 Highlights from the Family Law and Mediation Services Team

December 30, 2025

As the Family Law and Mediation Services (FLMS) pilot nears the end of its sixth month and with the holiday season upon us, the staff in the pilot have much to celebrate. In July 2025 the FLMS Pilot was privileged to partner in delivering The Advanced Child Protection Externship (“ACPE”) pilot, a 3L course made […]

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