May 31 2022 - June 3 2022

Court of Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan Education Seminar - Summer 2022

This seminar touched on a variety of topics including sexual assault law, the science of judicial health and wellness, work-life balance and methods of coping with the stresses of being a judge.

Number of Participants: 40

Overview

This seminar touched on a variety of topics including sexual assault law, the science of judicial health and wellness, work-life balance and methods of coping with the stresses of being a judge.

Objective

Objectives of the seminar included increasing participants’ knowledge of sexual assault law, relevant issues in criminal law, estates, family law and foreclosures, and developing skills for achieving work-life balance and managing the stresses of judging.

Summary

This in-person seminar began with Family Law Division and Criminal Practice Committee meetings, which were followed by short sessions on the topics of criminal law, estates, family law and foreclosures. An update on sexual assault law was provided, and a professor of psychology discussed the science of judicial health and wellness. The final day of the program included a presentation from a retired judge on work-life balance, resilience, and the journey of judging.