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Centre for the Legal Profession hosted a "Lean In" panel

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

From left: Dean Mayo Moran, Sheila Block, Susan Wolburgh Jenah and Prof. Anita Anand

By Kathleen Elhatton-Lake

Prof. Shachar wins award for chapter on “Citizenship” in the Oxford Handbook of Comparative Constitutional Law

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Prof. Ayelet Shachar has been awarded the inaugural Chapter Award of the Migration and Citizenship section of the American Political Science Association. She received the award for her chapter on “Citizenship” in the Oxford Handbook of Comparative Constitutional Law. Here is the citation by the selection committee:

A Convocation to Remember

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Newly minted law graduate Arina Ilona Joanisse received her JD with Honours.


By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

More than 200 graduates of the Faculty of Law were lucky enough to have an honorary degree recipient and commencement address like no other at their June 7 convocation ceremony.

Prof. Brian Langille and JD student Josh Mandryk: "Ontario PC labour reforms violate core democratic principles"

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

In a commentary published in the Toronto Star, Prof. Brian Langille and JD student Josh Mandryk analyze the Ontario Labour Relations Act reforms being proposed by the opposition Ontario Progressive Conservative party ("Ontario PC labour reforms violate core democratic principles," June 10, 2013).

Read the full commentary on the Toronto Star website, or below.

In Memoriam: Kris Astaphan, JD 1984

Monday, June 10, 2013

The Faculty of Law is saddened to announce the passing of alumnus Kris Astaphan, JD 1984, on June 6, 2013, aged 59. A much-loved and accomplished law grad, he was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1986, and from 1986-93 worked at Aird & Berlis in taxation law.

Transitional Space during Construction (2013-2015): FAQs for Students

Monday, June 10, 2013

The transitional space for the law school during construction of the new Jackman Law Building will be at Victoria University, across the street from the Faculty of Law.

Read more and our FAQs here.

Class of 2013 grads are set to launch their careers

Friday, June 7, 2013

Three members of the Class of 2013: Akosua Matthews, Louis Century and Promise Holmes Skinner share their memories of law school--and plans for the future.


By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

After three years of bleary nights, lectures and seminars, study groups and grueling exams, more than 200 students from the Class of 2013 will be celebrating with their family and friends at convocation ceremonies and a Faculty of Law lunch on June 7.

Jackman Law Building breaks ground and the Faculty of Law celebrates

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Digging in: (From left) Campaign Co-Chair Tom Rahilly, UofT Chancellor Michael Wilson, UofT President David Naylor, Students' Law Society President Brendan Stevens, Dean Mayo Moran, The Honourable Hal Jackman, and Governing Council Vice-Chair Judy Goldring.

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Blue skies, baseball caps and a picture-perfect setting by the Bennett Gates greeted the more than 170 guests who attended the June 4 groundbreaking of the Jackman Law Building.  And with the official turning of the sod, the Faculty of Law expansion was set in motion.

Attorney General of Ontario announces anti-SLAPP bill at Faculty of Law

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Dean Mayo Moran was part of a Ministry of the Attorney General announcement today, and played an integral role in recommending a proposed bill to protect freedom of speech and public participation while preventing nuisance litigation to deliberately tie up matters in court.

In a media conference at the Faculty of Law, Attorney General John Gerretsen announced the Ontario government’s Protection of Public Participation bill.

Graffiti Party closes out Moot Court Room

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Law students didn’t have any problem saying good-bye to the Moot Court Room, in advance of its demolition.

The recent graffiti party on May 23, 2013 officially closed out the room in preparation for construction of the new Jackman Law Building.

Forty students and faculty, including Dean Mayo Moran, decked out in a hazmat suit, put on gloves, grabbed some cans and started to spray paint.

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