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Pro Bono work is a proud tradition of the legal profession and a part of the legal profession's service ideal. It is premised on the notion that everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, should have access to the justice system. Lawyers are in a unique position to ensure this access, and as members of the legal profession, have responsibilities towards the legal system as a whole. Lawyers volunteering their time pro bono publico are acting for the public good and advancing the interests of the administration of justice.

Pro bono legal services are defined 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; and
  • the improvement of the law or legal system in a manner which benefits marginalized or disadvantaged individuals or groups.
Resources

Legal Aid Saskatchewan
Legal Aid is legal assistance for people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer from their own resources.
www.legalaid.sk.ca

Legal Services Information
If you are looking for legal services in Saskatchewan, consider reading the Legal Services Information Sheet (PDF).


Don McIvor


Don McIvor is a partner with Hnatyshyn Gough in Saskatoon. His practice focuses on family law and he is an experienced mediator and member of Mediation Saskatchewan and the Collaborative Lawyers of Saskatchewan Inc. Don has a longstanding history of community involvement.
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