In Saskatchewan, the membership of the legal profession is self-regulated. The Law Society of Saskatchewan was established in 1907 to carry out that purpose, with an over-arching mandate to protect the public interest. The Law Society sets standards for the practice of law in the province, disciplines its members when they breach those standards, and regulates the competency qualifications required to practice law in Saskatchewan. The Code of Professional Conduct sets out the standards for ethics and competency for the Law Society membership, which consists of all individuals who are legally entitled to practice law in Saskatchewan.

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is the essential ally and advocate of all members of the legal profession, committed to enhancing the professional and commercial interests of a diverse membership and to protecting the independence of the judiciary and the Bar.

CBA Saskatchewan is a provincial branch of the Association, formed to provide local support to the profession so that it can render better service for its members and the public.

The Commission’s purpose is to review the law in Saskatchewan with a view to its systematic modernization and simplification.