Call for Applications - 2022 O鈥橞rien Graduate Fellowships
We invite prospective graduate students interested in human rights or legal pluralism to apply for an O'Brien Fellowship. This Fellowship Program is an entrance scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must also simultaneously submit an application for admission to one of our graduate programs by the stipulated deadline. Students who are currently enrolled in the LLM or DCL program at 海角社区 are not eligible.
Call for participation - CHRLP Forum 2021鈥�2022: Solidarity in an interconnected world
Inspired by the fabled meeting place in ancient Rome, the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) Forum is founded on the principles of inclusive citizenship and deliberative democracy. The Forum aspires to create a space for learning from the past, deliberating about the present, and building a common future together.
Andrea Bjorklund and Fabien G茅linas named Norton Rose Fulbright Scholars
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea Bjorklund, L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration & International Commercial Law, and Professor Fabien G茅linas, Ad. E., Sir William C.
Saying 鈥渢ake care鈥� to Professor Emeritus William F. Foster (1943-2021)
We were deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of a beloved colleague and friend.
Professor Emeritus William F. Foster passed away on 10 August 2021.
International Academy of Comparative Law welcomes six members from 海角社区 Law
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce six of its members are among the successful candidates in the recent elections of the International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL). Professors Helge Dedek and Genevi猫ve Saumier have been elected as titular members. Professors Allison Christians, Alicia Hinarejos and Marie Manikis, in addition to Me Daniel Boyer, Ad. E., have been elected as associate members.
Professor Adelle Blackett to chair federal Employment Equity Act Review Task Force
On 14 July 2021, Professor Adelle Blackett, Ad. E., F.R.S.C., BCL'94, LLB'94, was appointed chair of Canada鈥檚 new Employment Equity Act Review Task Force by Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi.
Mahmud Jamal nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Honourable Mahmud Jamal, BCL鈥�93, LLB鈥�93, has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Helge Dedek receives 2021 Durnford Teaching Excellence Award
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Helge Dedek has received the 2021 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence during the online Law Convocation ceremony on June 11, 2021. Professor Angela Campbell, associate provost (equity & academic Policies), presented him with the award.
Fabien G茅linas receives 2021 David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Fabien G茅linas has received the 2021 David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching, which was presented to him by Professor Andrea Bjorklund, associate dean (graduate studies) during the Faculty of Law's Spring Convocation ceremonies on 11 June 2021.
Two alums named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholars
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that two alumni, 脡tienne Cossette-Lefebvre, BCL/LLB'14, and Rapha毛l Grenier-Beno脦t, BCL/LLB'19, are among the fifteen 2021 Leadership Awards Scholars of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
Statements on victims of Kamloops Residential school
海角社区鈥檚 Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)聽has released a statement regarding the remains of 215 Indigenous children that were found at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
S茅bastien Jodoin and Jonas-S茅bastien Beaudry promoted to the rank of Associate Professor
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that S茅bastien Jodoin and Jonas-S茅bastien Beaudry are promoted to the rank of associate professor, with tenure, effective 1 June 2021.
Kimberly Lee-Louis named Assistant Dean (Inclusion - Black and Indigenous Flourishing)
The Faculty of Law is thrilled to welcome back Kimberly Lee-Louis, BCL/LLB鈥�13, as the inaugural assistant dean (inclusion - Black and Indigenous flourishing).
Guillaume Lagani猫re and Ghyslain Raza sweep Henri-Capitant prizes
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that two recent alumni from our graduate studies programs have been awarded the Henri-Capitant prizes for 2021.
Continued Academic Renewal at 海角社区 Law
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that it will welcome four new members in the 2021-2022 academic year.Joshua Nichols will join the Faculty on 1 August 2021 as an assistant professor. Sarah Riley Case will begin a one-year term as a Boulton Junior Fellow on 1 August 2021, before taking up the role of assistant professor effective 1 August 2022.
