Lawyers

Free Legal Clinic Program

Volunteers with the Free Legal Clinic Program are booked on a bi-monthly (six times a year) schedule at a Free Legal Clinic. At the Free Legal Clinic you will meet with low-income clients. You will be asked to provide legal advice and assistance in your preferred area(s) of law. You are not obligated to represent anyone at the clinic or assist outside of the appointment time. Clients are pre-screened for income in advance of each scheduled clinic.

Panel Program

Volunteers with the Panel Program will receive pre-screened referrals, generally 1-5 per year, which you may accept or decline. Referrals are made based on your expressed interest and areas of practice. A conflict check is performed prior to a referral being accepted. Clients are referred to the Panel Program by Free Legal Clinic volunteer lawyers or PBLS staff who have met with or reviewed the client’s particular legal situation and determined that more in-depth assistance is needed.

There is also the opportunity to volunteer with a specialized Panel Program. These programs are developed for particular sectors or legal matters. Volunteering with these often requires additional training or expertise.

Specialized Panels

• Criminal Appeal Panel
• Solicitor Panel
• General Panel
• Cory Cardinal Inmate Legal Assistance Panel
• Residential Tenancy Panel
• Seniors Legal Assistance Panel
• Immigration & Refugee Panel

Inactive, retired, or otherwise insurance exempt Law Society member

The Law Society of Saskatchewan offers a Pro Bono Membership for those who wish to solely practice law in a pro bono capacity. There is no charge for a Pro Bono Membership, and no charge for Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD training. Lawyers with a Pro Bono Membership may only practice law through an approved pro bono program, such as Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan. For more information, see our Insurance Information Sheet or contact the Law Society of Saskatchewan.