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#UofTGrad23: Meet four future lawyers and leaders from U of T Law

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

U of T Faculty of Law Convocation 2023

Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law crossed the stage at Convocation Hall on June 14.

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976), an immigration lawyer who championed the rights of refugees, receives honorary degree

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976, Hon LLD 2023)

For countless immigrants and refugees, the opportunity to resettle in Canada brings hope for safety, security and a better life. But the process of becoming a new Canadian can be challenging: Non-citizens have limited rights and the system does not always serve newcomers well.

R. Douglas Elliott (LLB 1982) receives the OBA SOGIC Robert Muir Award for Mentorship

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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

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)

U of T alumnae receive the Precedent Setter Award

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Sarah Beamish and Christine Wadsworth

Photos courtesy of Beamish and Wadsworth

University of Toronto alumnae Sarah Beamish (JD/MGA 2015) and Christine Wadsworth (JD 2013) have each received the Precedent Setter Award. 

U of T Law alumni named amongst Best 5-Star Pro Bono Law Firms

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
 
The first edition of Canadian Lawyer's 5-Star Pro Bono firms in partnership with Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), recognizes access to justice firms provided, Canada-wide.

U of T Law alumni recognized at 2023 Canadian Law Awards

Friday, May 12, 2023

The Canadian Law Awards winners were announced May 11 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. Outstanding firms, teams, individuals, deals or cases in each category are recognized with an Excellence Award. 

Congratulations to the U of T alumni named in the individual categories: 

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