About Us

Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan operates under several guiding principles:

Pro bono legal services are meant to complement, not replace, an adequately funded legal aid system

Pro bono services should be primarily directed at providing advice and assistance to those who cannot afford to pay for these services

Pro bono service should be endorsed and encouraged within the profession as a professional responsibility shared by all in the profession.

We define pro bono legal services as providing professional legal services without expectation of fee where legal aid is not available for:

Persons of limited means who demonstrate a need for legal assistance but are unable to afford legal counsel without suffering financial hardship

Charitable, non-profit, religious, civic, community, governmental and education organizations in matters that are designed primarily to address the needs of persons of limited means or which work for the public good of marginalized or disadvantaged individuals or groups

Matters of public interest and broad community concern which might not otherwise be pursued

The improvement of the law or legal system in a manner which benefits marginalized or disadvantaged individuals or groups