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An inspirational week: The Aboriginal Youth Summer Program

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Getting ready for the mock trial: the 2015 cohort of the Aboriginal Youth Summer Program

First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth from across Canada spent a week at the law school participating in a mock trial, visiting court houses and hearing from elders to learn about law and how it intersects with the lives of Aboriginal people.

Q&A with SJD student Kyle Kirkup - "Why the U.S. Supreme Court was bound to legalize same-sex marriage"

Monday, June 29, 2015

Cross-posted from U of T News.

By Michael Kennedy

In an historic victory for equal rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favour of legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states: the constitutionally awarded right to marry will no longer be reserved for heterosexual couples in America.

Prof. Larissa Katz discussed ownership in the digital age on TVO's The Agenda

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Prof. Larissa Katz appeared on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin to discuss the complexities of ownership in the digital age ("Do You Really Own That?", June 23, 2015).

Watch the video (17 minutes) on the TVO website.

Prof. Audrey Macklin writes "Mentally ill migrants don’t belong in jail" in Toronto Star

Monday, June 22, 2015

In a commentary in the Toronto Star, Prof. Audrey Macklin asks what is best place for a detained migrant with mental health issues, and argues that jail is not the answer ("Mentally ill migrants don’t belong in jail," June 21, 2015).

Prof. David Schneiderman writes "Where is Canada’s national debate over trade dispute panels?" in Globe and Mail

Saturday, June 13, 2015

In a commentary in the Globe and Mail, Prof. David Schneiderman examines why there is no debate in Canada about investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms in free trade deals, unlike in the United States, despite their impact on the actions of Canadian governments ("Where is Canada’s national debate over trade dispute panels?", June 12, 2015).

Convocation Day 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

New alumni Tamana Hafid and Bertrand Rivière, Class of 2015, celebrate after the convocation ceremony.

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo / Photos by Jeff Kirk

The sun shone for most of the day on June 5, keeping the rain at bay during the convocation ceremony and awards lunch for more than 200 Faculty of Law graduates as they celebrated their hard-earned degrees with family and friends.

Prof. Kent Roach co-authors "Why Can’t Canada Get National-Security Law Right?" in The Walrus

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

In the wake of the passage of the "Anti-Terrorism" Bill C-51 by the Senate, Prof. Kent Roach and Prof. Craig Forcese of the University of Ottawa analyze its implications for Canada in The Walrus ("Why Can’t Canada Get National-Security Law Right?" June 9, 2015).

Read the full article on the website of The Walrus.

Prof. David Dyzenhaus named University Professor

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Prof. David DyzenhausThe Faculty of Law’s Prof. David Dyzenhaus was named University Professor, one of the most prestigious – and competitive – designations bestowed by the University of Toronto on its faculty.

Class of 2015 ready to launch their careers

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

"Challenging and rewarding three years": (Left) Webnesh Haile, Joseph Guiyab, Kathryn Hart and Sean Husband.

 

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo / Photo by Johnny Guatto

It’s been a long but exhilarating journey for the Class of 2015, and it’s time to officially celebrate with family and friends on Convocation Day, June 5th.

Cast your votes: Canadian Lawyer's annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer ranking

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Our alumni distinguish themselves every day in their professional and community achievements, here in Canada, and around the world.

Find out which of your classmates have been nominated for Canadian Lawyer's annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer rankings.

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