Legal Skies - a podcast by the Law Society of Saskatchewan
We discuss all things legal, looking at the future of legal services in Saskatchewan, as well as across Canada. We cover topics of interest that will inform and hopefully equip both Lawyers and Students of Law across Canada in the public interest.
Episodes
25 episodes
S4E4 International Trained Lawyers in Canada
In this episode we discuss how internationally trained lawyers become practicing lawyers in Saskatchewan and the resources available for NCA candidates to help them through the process. Our guests include Deborah Wolfe, Executive Director of th...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:01
S4E3 - Access Free Saskatchewan Legal Resources
Continuing professional development (CPD) content is an important research source for the practice of law. More than 800 documents focused on Saskatchewan law are now
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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8:13
S4E2 - Why Legal Data Matters
In 2021, Statistics Canada released the Canadian Legal Problems Survey (CLPS) to identify the kinds of serious legal problems people face, how they attempted to resolve th...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:46
S4E1 Limited Scope Legal Services
Welcome to Season 4! In this episode we discuss limited scope or unbundled legal services – what it is, why it's an affordable option and where to find a lawyer. Our guests are Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan a...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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17:56
S3E5 - The Future of Access to Justice with USask CREATE Justice
We discuss the past, present and future of the University of Saskatchewan's CREATE Justice, which celebrates its fifth anniversary and the upcoming Legal Needs Assessment. The centre, based in...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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20:59
S3E4 Artificial Intelligence and Legal Information
In the latest episode of Legal Skies, we speak to guests Alan Kilpatrick, Co-Director of Legal Resources at the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and Sarah Sutherland, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:17
S3E3 - Learning About the Future of Law and Technology
The legal profession is changing. To help future lawyers keep up, students at the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan will have the opportunity to learn about technology and changes in the legal profession this fall. Meanwhile, the...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:44
S3E2 Law Librarians and their Role in Access to Justice
We discuss the important role information professionals (i.e. law librarians) play in the justice system and how they are helping expand public access to legal information. Our guests are Alan Kilpatric...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:12
S3E1 Managing the Pandemic - Where We Are and Where We're Headed
Welcome to Season 3 of Legal Skies! Law Society President Fuloke Laosebikan, Q.C. and Past-President Gerald Tegart, Q.C. discuss how the Law Society responded to the pandemic, how the pandemic changed the legal profession and where we're headed...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:14
S2E8 - Legal Needs Assessment in Saskatchewan
To better understand the access to justice issues in Saskatchewan, the College of Law and the Law Society of Saskatchewan are launching a Legal Needs Assessment. Our guests include Tim Brown, Q.C., Executive Director at the Law Society of Saska...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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11:45
S2E7 - Affordable Legal Services
Cost is a significant factor for people trying to access legal services. This episode focuses on how unbundling legal services can be a cost effective and efficient alternative for people looking for legal help. Our guests include John-Paul Boy...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:34
S2E6 The future of legal education with Dr. Kara Mitchelmore from CPLED
We spoke with Dr. Kara Mitchelmore, CEO of the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED), about the newly launched Practice Readiness Education Progr...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:20
S2E5 COVID 19, Technology and Cybersecurity with Craig Zawada Q.C.
Craig Zawada Q.C., former Law Society of Saskatchewan President, discusses using technology during the COVID-19 pandemic including setting up your remote office and how to keep your information safe. Craig produced a series of videos on working...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:39
S2E3_3 - ABA Tech Show - Blockchain with Ian Hu
Ian Hu, lawyer at Carroll Heyd Chown LLP and one of the contributors to the book
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:56
S2E3_2 - ABA Tech Show - Health and Wellness for Lawyers with Mike Whelan, Jr.
Mike Whelan, Jr. author of Lawyer Forward: Finding Your Place in the Future of L...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:04
S2E3_1 - ABA Tech Show - Legal Innovation Shannon Salter and Colin Lachance
Shannon Salter, Chair at the Civil Resolution Tribunal and Colin Lachance, General Manager of North America for vLex, discuss their work in improving access to justice and better access to legal resources.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:33
S2E4 Marty Latz - How to Win at Negotiation
You negotiate every day, whether it's buying a new car or cancelling your travel plans. Your ability to negotiate effectively may be the most critical skill you possess. Marty Latz is an international negotiations expert and former White House ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:25
S2E2 - Meet the LSS President Gerald Tegart and LSS VP Foluke Laosebikan
Law Society of Saskatchewan President Gerald Tegart and Vice-President Foluke Laosebikan discuss their role in shaping Law Society policy and ongoing access to justice initiatives.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:53
S2E1_3 Beth Bilson - The Impact of MMIWG National Inquiry
Beth Bilson, Q.C., former Dean at the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan discusses how everyone has a role to play in educating the public about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:16
S2E1_2 Macrina Badger and Katrina Swan - National Inquiry MMIWG
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls issued its final report and calls for justice in 2019. Macrina Badger from the Ministry of Justice and Katrina Swan from the Regina Police Service discuss the impact of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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6:07
S2E1_1 Steven Dribnenki - CBA Mid-Winter Meeting
What does it take to put a conference together? Steven Dribnenki, chair of the planning committee for the 2020 CBA Mid-Winter Meeting, discusses planning the conference in our special series of episodes recorded at the Mid-Winter Meeting.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:45
S1E4 Open Access Legal Resources Sarah Sutherland
The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) is on a mission to provide free legal information. The non-profit organization is a founding member of the Free Access to Law Movement and dedicated to making legal resources more accessible to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:13
S1E3 - Access to Justice Week 2019
In its third year, Access to Justice Week (from Oct. 20 to 26) provides opportunities to engage in conversations about access to justice and highlight initiatives aimed at improving access to justice in Saskatchewan. Our communications speciali...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:40
S1E2 - Stan and Nikki Johnson - Resilience Training
As part of the Law Society’s strategic initiative to increase the competency of our members, our CPD department partnered with CBA Saskatchewan on June 3rd and 4th of this year to host a training workshop which supported participants in buildin...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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12:09
S1E1 - Prof. Keith Carlson - Gladue Rights Database
This is the inaugural podcast for the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Tim Brown, the Executive Director, gives an introduction as to why the Law Society of Saskatchewan is producing podcasts. Melanie Hodges Neufeld, Director of Legal Resources and...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:16