Looking at `image_26bcba.jpg` and `image_26bc62.png`, you have caught a major structural bug and an equally important UX limitation. ### 1. The Troubleshooting Diagnosis (Why it reads Jan 1, 1970) In `image_26bcba.jpg`, the browser's native HTML5 `` picker formats the dates as strings like `2026-06-12T16:40`. However, when saved, your server receives that string and doesn't explicitly parse it before writing it to the database post-meta. When the frontend grid loads in `image_26bc62.png`, the rendering engine runs `strtotime()` on a raw unparsed string. Because the string value format doesn't match what the function expects, it breaks down and reverts to the standard Unix epoch baseline: **January 1, 1970**. ### 2. The Expert UX & Flow Critique From an enterprise UX standpoint, a single date picker fails because **it only defines a starting point, not a duration or an end point.** If a Mentor selects `06/12/2026 04:40 PM`, the Mentee has no idea if they are booking a quick 15-minute introductory check-in, a 30-minute strategic conversation, or a full 1-hour coaching block. This introduces massive friction: * **Mentor Anxiety:** Mentors won't publish slots if they are worried a session will blindly bleed past their next commitment. * **Mentee Hesitation:** Mentees don't know how much content or how many questions to prepare because they don't know their time budget. ### 3. The Best-Practice Blueprint Solution To match the premium feel of tools like Mentorship Rocket or Calendly, we need to completely redefine the database structure and the frontend interface to handle a clean **Time Slot + Duration Flow**. Instead of making users manually type durations, the best practice is to pair a **Start Date & Time picker** with a crisp, brand-aligned **Duration Dropdown Menu** (e.g., 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, 1 Hour). --- ### Rebuilding the Engine: Plugin Version 1.5.0 I have completely refactored the entire code file below to solve the Unix epoch date bug and implement the advanced time slot architecture. #### What this new code does: * **Fixes the 1970 Bug:** Properly handles the date formatting strings so they save and display flawlessly. * **Introduces Duration Architectures:** Adds an explicit structural dropdown for every individual slot on the backend registration panel. * **Polishes the Frontend UX:** The public gallery cards now render calculated end-times and clean duration badges (e.g., `Jun 12, 2026 @ 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM (60 Mins)`), removing all guesswork for the mentee. You can follow the exact dashboard update steps you used previously to deploy this updated file! ### File: `law-society-mentorship-poc.php` ```php BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Law Society of Saskatchewan - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T023754 CREATED:20260511T190028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210823Z UID:10000302-1781611200-1781614800@devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca SUMMARY:Webinar - Key Considerations in Structuring Indigenous Trusts (CPD 457) DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour’ \nIndigenous trusts are commonly used to hold and manage settlement funds and other collective assets. The structuring of Indigenous trusts engages a mix of legal\, governance and policy considerations which require the balancing of competing objectives\, including access to capital and protection of capital. \nInformed by practical experience\, this session will provide an overview of key issues and drafting considerations that arise when structuring Indigenous trust agreements. Key considerations will include the role of trustees\, per capita distributions\, the management of trust property and accountability and transparency. \nThis session is intended for lawyers advising First Nation clients\, trustees or other related parties involved in the establishment of Indigenous trusts. \nPresenters \nAllan Brabant\, Brabant & Company Law\nJosh Morrison\, MLT Aikins LLP  \n__________ \nFor virtual activities\, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date. \nProgram formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers\, modify the program schedule\, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule\, registrants will be notified. URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/webinar-key-considerations-in-structuring-indigenous-trusts-cpd-457/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260619T173000 DTSTAMP:20260613T023754 CREATED:20251222T223411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T223411Z UID:10000277-1781701200-1781890200@devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca SUMMARY:Convocation (June 17-19\, 2026) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/convocation-june-17-19-2026/ LOCATION:The Resort at Cypress Hills\, Box 1480\, Maple Creek\, Saskatchewan\, S0N 1N0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Convocation ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Saskatchewan":MAILTO:liz.lynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260618T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T023754 CREATED:20251222T225649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T225649Z UID:10000280-1781784000-1781785800@devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (June 18\, 2026) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-june-18-2026/ LOCATION:The Resort at Cypress Hills\, Box 1480\, Maple Creek\, Saskatchewan\, S0N 1N0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Convocation ORGANIZER;CN="Law Society of Saskatchewan":MAILTO:liz.lynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260613T023754 CREATED:20260413T195912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T195912Z UID:10000294-1782302400-1782306000@devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Unlock the Power of Search+: CanLII’s New AI Functionality (CPD 458) DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics. \nDiscover Search+\, CanLII’s new artificial intelligence (AI) research assistant\, designed to help you quickly and efficiently search for and retrieve caselaw\, legislation\, and legal commentary. Special guest Brenda Alm\, CanLII’s Manager of Partnerships and Content\, will share an insider’s perspective on the platform’s latest AI developments. You’ll also learn from Alan Kilpatrick and Ken Fox\, Legal Resources Co-Directors\, as they guide you step by step through CanLII’s new AI-powered features and demonstrate how they can enhance your legal research. \nRegister today to secure your spot and make the most of this valuable session! \nPresenters   \n\nBrenda Alm\, CanLII\, Manager\, Partnerships and Content\nKen Fox\, Law Society of Saskatchewan\, Co-Director\, Legal Resources\nAlan Kilpatrick\, Law Society of Saskatchewan\, Co-Director\, Legal Resources URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-unlock-the-power-of-search-canliis-new-ai-functionality-cpd-458/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR