Law
Looking for legal information and not sure where to start? On this page you will find a list of the most recommended and reputable law resources on the web, especially as they pertain to Saskatchewan law. In the print collection, most law information is located in the 340’s call number range.
CanLII - Canadian Legal Information Institute
CanLII is a non-profit organization managed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make Canadian law accessible for free on the internet. It provides access to court judgments from all Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, federal courts, and the courts in all Canada's provinces and territories. You will also find the consolidated statutes and regulations of every jurisdiction in Canada. To find out more and tips on how to get started, visit their Frequently Asked Questions.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Do you require assistance finding a lawyer, representing yourself in court, or are unable to afford a lawyer and are seeking legal aid? The following web resources are here to help.
- Family Law Information Centre / Government of Saskatchewan
- Finding A Lawyer / Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Legal Aid Saskatchewan
- Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan
- Representing Yourself in Court / Canadian Judicial Council
LEGAL INFORMATION
- National Self-Represented Litigants Project and Our SRL Resources
- Family Law Information Centre: Self-Help Kits, Fact Sheets, Family Law Videos
- Law Society of Saskatchewan
PLEA - Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan
Founded in 1980, PLEA is a non-profit, non-government organization that exists to inform, educate and empower the public by providing free legal information using language that is easy to understand. The information provided is specific to Saskatchewan and Canada and is intended to provide general information only. On their website you can browse topics such as: debts, criminal law or housing, or search for a keyword and be directed to related resources.
- PLEA Home
- Family Law Saskatchewan - for problems that relate to family issues like divorce, financial support or custody
- Listen Project - legal information and advice for survivors of sexual violence
- NewLi - Newcomers Guide to Saskatchewan Law - provides plain language legal information for new Canadians. Saskatchewan-based information about rights & responsibilities, government, the justice system and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
- Shift Project - If you have experienced workplace sexual harassment in Saskatchewan you can receive up to 4 hours of free legal information & advice.
SALI - Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information
SALI's objective is to increase access to legal information for Saskatchewan residents. Find useful information on Family Law, Consumer Law, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, and Representing Yourself in Court.
- SALI Home
- Detecting Legal Problems & Legal Information Sources in Saskatchewan
- Representing Yourself in Saskatchewan