GET INVOLVED

Expand the selections below that apply:

  • Assist with making sure legal information is accurate;
  • Write or edit case briefs, articles, or public education materials;
  • Help draft responses to legal inquiries; and
  • Provide feedback on legal aspects on projects.

Suitable roles include: Writer and Editor (see roles below).

  • Write or edit case briefs, articles, or public education materials; and
  • Help organize projects.
  • Write and edit articles;
  • Edit case briefs;
  • Assist with holding or organizing events and projects; and
  • Share information and engage with the pubic.

Or see particular volunteer roles:

ARTICLES:
  • WHO: Anyone
  • ROLE OPTIONS: become a regular writer (publish articles on a scheduled basis of your choice) or just submit one article
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Medium
    • Length: max 2,500 words
    • Deadline: unless otherwise agreed upon, two months (drafts should be completed and submitted to the committee for review in one month and published one month after that)
  • CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:
    • Relate to the environment and, preferably, to the law
    • Can persuade readers, respond to news or third party articles, or simply provide information about issues
    • Must have some commentary on Saskatchewan in some way (ex. explaining implications on the province or include recommendations)
  • If interested, submit your piece to us or contact us if you want to be given a topic to write about
CASE BRIEFS:
  • WHO: Lawyers or law students
  • ROLE OPTIONS: volunteer to write case briefs on a schedule of your choice (ex. once a week or two times a month, etc.) or simply submit one at any time
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Medium
    • Length: max 1,000 words
  • CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:
    • Can be from any jurisdiction
    • Relate to the environment in some way
    • Preferably have some commentary on Saskatchewan (if the case is from outside the province)
PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION:
  • WHO: Law students or lawyers
  • ROLE OPTIONS: volunteer to write about a certain topic or let us assign you a project
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Medium (depends on the project)
  • DESCRIPTION: help develop materials for the public, such as information for bringing a claim against someone for damaging a person’s land or how to read a certain piece of legislation. 
  • WHO: Anyone
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Medium (you choose what to edit, but any editing projects must meet the deadlines)
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: Join our Information Sharing Subcommittee, who oversees submitted materials. As part of the Subcommittee, you’ll have a chance to volunteer to edit case briefs, articles, or public legal education materials
  • WHO: Anyone
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Depends on the project/your assignment
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: Role and availability of a position will depend on the projects at the time. If you’re interested in spearheading a project not currently being offered, let us know!
  • WHO: Anyone
  • TIME COMMITMENT: Depends on the project/your assignment
  • ROLE DESCRIPTION: Role and availability of a position will depend on the projects at the time. If you’re interested in spearheading a project not currently being offered, let us know!

Or simply e-mail and tell us what interests you and the skills you can offer!