U of T Law students awarded factum prize at The Gale Cup

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Gale Cup mooters and coaches 2025

Photo L-R: Elizabeth Hicks, Brynne Dalmao, Humza Khan, Henry Mann, Sarah Zaitlin, Akash Jain, Meghan Bridges (JD 2014) and Holly Kallmeyer (JD 2019).

Melissa Kluger (LLB 2001) and Yola Ventresca (LLM 2007) win 2025 Law Society of Ontario Awards

Thursday, April 10, 2025

We are delighted to share that U of T Law graduates Melissa Kluger (LLB 2001) and Yola Ventresca (LLM 2007) have received a 2025 Law Society of Ontario award.  

Kluger has received a Law Society Medal. The award is given for outstanding service within the profession, whether in the area of practice, in the academic sphere, or in some other professional capacity where the service is in accordance with the highest ideals of the legal profession.

Justice Julia E. Lawn (LLB 1997) appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver

Friday, March 21, 2025

On March 7, 2025, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of U of T Law graduate, Justice Julia E. Lawn (LLB 1997), to Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Foti Vito (JD 2024) awarded Arthur C. Helton Fellowship

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Foti Vito (JD 2024) , an alumnus of U of T's Faculty of Law, has been awarded the Arthur C. Helton Fellowship from the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

Established in 2004, the Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program recognizes the legacy of Arthur Helton, a prominent refugee and human rights scholar and advocate.

Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) hosts annual Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada (HACC)

Friday, February 21, 2025
On February 15-16, The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) hosted the annual Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada (HACC), a salary arbitration competition that allows law students to enhance their advocacy skills in the context of NHL contract disputes.

Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) appointed Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

On January 27, 2025, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of U of T Law graduate, Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) to Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec in Montréal.

U of T Law students win award at Julius Alexander Isaac Moot

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Held in Toronto from January 30 to February 1, the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot is an annual competitive moot that focuses on an area of law where issues of equity and diversity arise. This year, the moot addressed the legal standard for racial profiling, examining whether it needs to be re-evaluated and potentially modified to better align with modern understandings of social context and address issues with the existing framework.

In Memoriam: Andrew Pyper (LLB 1995)

Monday, January 6, 2025

Andrew Pyper, class of 1995


It is with immense sadness that the Faculty of Law announces the passing of alumnus Andrew Pyper (LLB 1995) on Jan. 3. He was 56 years old.

Renowned litigator R. Douglas Elliott (JD 1982) named to Order of Canada

Friday, December 20, 2024

Douglas Elliott stands with arms folded in front of a rainbow flag

University of Toronto alumnus R. Douglas Elliott is a leader in the field of class actions and is well known for his work on landmark constitutional cases including same sex marriage (photo courtesy of Cambridge LLP)