What is it?

Students will visit Chokecherry Studios several times to get to know the youth who access Chokecherry’s services, then tailor a presentation focused on “Knowing Your Rights” when interacting with the police. Building off a previously-made presentation, students this year will customize the content to be ideally suited to the youth who access services at Chokecherry Studios.

You might like this project if: 

• You have an interest in the criminal justice system, particularly the youth criminal justice system  
• You are passionate about supporting inner city youth 
• You are friendly and comfortable with public speaking 

Number of students: 3-4 students  

Project type: Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: None 
Learn more about the organization: https://chokecherrystudios.ca 

This is a specially-structured project that gives students the opportunity to intern at CLASSIC and support their mission of providing legal services to people who experience poverty and injustice. Students will be integrated into the team at CLASSIC to provide a variety of supports, which could include Project ID Clinic support, Legal Advice Clinic support, community legal education, research, intake, and more!

You might like this project if: 

• You are interested in experiential learning opportunities but cannot commit to more than 3-5 hours per week
• You want to learn more about how an organization like CLASSIC operates and serves the people of Saskatoon
• You're excited about the prospect of doing lots of different types of work

Number of students: 4-6 students + 1 Project Lead 

Project type: Internship

Additional Requirements: None

Learn more about the organization: http://www.classiclaw.ca  

Saskatchewan has the highest rate of intimate partner violence in Canada. In response, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan launched the province’s first and only no cost legal clinic dedicated to serving survivors of gender-based violence. The Women’s Legal Clinic provides trauma informed legal service and accessible public legal education to women and gender-diverse individuals who are criminalized or at risk of criminalization. Students on this project will research the Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act and present their findings to the public and to the staff at the Elizabeth Fry Society.

You might like this project if: 

• You have experience in statutory interpretation and legal research
• You are interested in supporting survivors of Interpersonal violence
• You have an interest in criminal law

Number of students: 5-7 students + 1 Project Lead

Project type: Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: None 

Learn more about the organization: https://elizabethfrysask.org   

The Citizenship Application Clinic will assist eligible Global Gathering Place (GGP) clients in applying for Canadian citizenship. Students will be involved in assessing eligibility, collecting necessary information and documentation for the application. Volunteer students will work with a client (which may be an individual or a whole family) to complete and submit a citizenship application.

You might like this project if: 

• You are interested in immigration law or passionate about helping newcomers 
• You are warm and personable when helping people one-on-one – Student volunteers will need to be mindful of the English language level of the audience   
• You want experience in drafting legal documents

Number of students: 4 students + 1 Project Lead 

Project type: Client services 

Additional Requirements: Upper year students only     

Learn more about the organization: https://globalgatheringplace.com  

What is it?

This project will offer a free legal clinic assisting inmates in Saskatchewan Provincial Correctional facilities with Power of Attorney documents, Wills, and Health Care Directives. Students will be meeting with inmates remotely and while supervised to assist them in completing these documents. This project is a great opportunity to offer free legal assistance to inmates who would normally be unable to afford or access these services.

You might like this project if: 

• You are interested in wills and estates
• You have an interest in criminal law and criminal procedure
• You want to work directly with clients

Number of students: 5-8 students  

Project type: Client services

Additional Requirements: None

Learn more about the organization: https://sk.johnhoward.ca/ 

You might like this project if: 

• You have an interest in criminal law and human rights law 
• You enjoy working with high school students, particularly Indigenous students  
• You have creative ways to engage with teenagers 
• You are friendly and comfortable with public speaking 

Number of students: 5-7 students 

Project type: Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: None 

Learn more about the organization: https://leveljustice.org  

What is it?

Working with the Ministry of Justice, students will provide support to the Family Law Information Centre in their clinics. Students will be expected to greet and welcome clients, direct clients to resources, help with intake, shadow lawyers during client meetings, and more. Students must read the Project Description Form carefully to ensure they are available to attend most/ all of the Clinic dates.

You might like this project if: 

• You have an interest in family law and the various topics within it 
• You are warm and personable when helping people one-on-one 
• You are friendly and comfortable with public speaking

Number of students: 5-7 students + 1 Project Lead 

Project type: Client services and Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: Preference will be given to Upper Year students and those who are enrolled in or have taken Family Law.

Learn more about the organization: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/separation-or-divorce/represent-yourself-in-family-court  

What is it?

Miscarriage of Justice Canada is a federal non-profit dedicated to advocating for individuals with reasonable grounds to conclude that a miscarriage of justice may have occurred in their case, and that it would be in the interest of justice to make an application to the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission, seeking exoneration. Students will work with MJC to assist with intake, research, and application preparation for the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission.

What is it?

Transgender and gender diverse people face many barriers to living as their most authentic, visible selves. This project aims to empower trans and gender diverse people by informing them about their rights, particularly related to transitioning. Students will update a presentation and create an informational video addressing questions like “what are your rights when changing your name and pronouns on Government ID?” and “what are your rights to accessing gender-affirming medical care?”

You might like this project if: 

• You have an interest in access to justice, diversity, and inclusion 
• You have an interest in human rights, administration law, and constitutional law
• You are friendly and comfortable with public speaking 

Number of students: 2-3 students 

Project type: Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: Students are expected to be members, allies, and/or supporters of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

Learn more about the organization: https://www.outsaskatoon.ca  

What is it?

This project aims to inspire youth from all backgrounds that becoming a lawyer is a career path they can achieve. Student volunteers will create/ update plain language resources and a presentation on the process of becoming a legal professional and the types of careers you can pursue with a law degree. The presentations will be given to high school students, university students, and other youth organizations.

What is it?

Using content created in past years, students will update and create youth-oriented resources on issues of consent, sexual assault, and other legal issues that come up in the context of relationships and dating violence. Presentations will be given to youth groups and organizations working with youth who may benefit from the material.

What is it?

As technology use becomes more weaved into young people’s lives, cyberbullying becomes more prevalent. Student volunteers will research and update presentation materials to reflect the current legal options available to victims of online bullying and the consequences for those who choose to participate in cyberbullying. These presentations will take place in elementary school classrooms and non-profit organizations working with youth.

You might like this project if: 

• You have an interest in human rights law and laws around harassment and mischief 
• You enjoy working with children and youth 
• You have creative ways to engage with children and youth  
• You are friendly and comfortable with public speaking 

Number of students: 7-9 students + 1 Project Lead 

Project type: Public legal education (PLE)

Additional Requirements: None 

Learn more about the organization: https://www.plea.org

What is it?

In partnership with the Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies (SAISIA), students will develop and deliver a presentation to settlement organization staff across Saskatchewan to address questions around labour and employment law for newcomers to Canada. An initial webinar will gather information and determine what questions settlement organization staff most often have, and a final webinar will be held later in the year to share answers and resources.

What is it?

Students will update and deliver a presentation hosted by the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) that informs people about fraud, and offers information on how to protect yourself from scams. A print brochure will also be updated, and the content will be re-formatted to be shared on SCOA’s website.

What is it?

This project explores the laws and regulations governing animal cruelty in Saskatchewan and Canada. Students will create a plain-language research memo for the use of SSPCA employees, as well as the public. Research topics will include understanding the current laws and legal protections in place for animals in Saskatchewan, enforcement of these laws, and how Saskatchewan’s laws and legislation compares to other jurisdictions.

What is it?

Over the past three academic years, PBSC student volunteers have created research memos on various topics relating to the legal rights of people with dementia. This year, students will utilize the existing research memos to format and organize the content to create an e-learning module for BetterLTC, which will be linked to Sherbrooke’s website. Students will also have the opportunity to visit Sherbrooke Community Centre and learn more about their facilities, vision, and philosophy on long-term care.

What is it?

This project aims to provide legal information on laws surrounding sexual assault to clients who access YWCA services. These clients are at a high risk of having been a survivor of sexual assault or who are statistically at a high risk of being sexually assaulted. Students will update a pamphlet and presentation, and create a short video around the current legal options available to survivors of sexual assault, including information on the new Tort of Family Violence.

What is it?

The National Housing Strategy Act describes having housing as a human right, yet many low income households have trouble securing a place to live. This project seeks to empower individuals as they search for places to rent and deal with rent-related issues. Student volunteers will update and create a plain language presentation, handout, and video on Tenant’s Rights in Saskatchewan, primarily focused on rights against discrimination and eviction.