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BCE Inc. Summer Fellowships provide U of T’s Black Future Lawyer and Future of Law Lab students with insightful exposure to legal practise

Monday, February 20, 2023

Black Future Lawyers and Future of Law Lab logos

 

A continuing partnership between the Faculty of Law and BCE Inc. (formerly Bell Canada Enterprises Inc.) provides an unparalleled opportunity for University of Toronto students to gain early exposure to the legal field from the viewpoint of multiple practice areas.

U of T to confer honorary degree on Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976)

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Fourteen eminent individuals will receive honorary degrees from the University of Toronto this year and will address graduating students at convocation ceremonies in spring or fall.

“Through their outstanding contributions to their respective fields and beyond, these exceptional individuals have each made a tremendous impact on the world,” said U of T President Meric Gertler.

Noah Aiken-Klar (LLB 2003) joins The Law Foundation of Ontario as Director, Grants & Programs

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Noah Aiken-Klar (LLB 2003)

The Law Foundation of Ontario announced on Jan. 24 the hiring of Noah Aiken-Klar (LLB 2003) as Director, Grants & Programs.

In Memoriam: John Harvey Whiteside (1940-2023)

Monday, January 16, 2023

John Harvey Whiteside

John Harvey Whiteside (BCom 1963 TRIN, LLB 1967, Hon DSacLitt 2019 TRIN), a retired lawyer and philanthropist who was also a key volunteer at Trinity College for many years, has passed away. He was 82.

‘A life-long champion of accessibility’: U of T remembers former lieutenant governor and alumnus David Onley

Monday, January 16, 2023

The University of Toronto community is mourning the loss of David Onley, a passionate advocate for disability rights and accessibility whose close relationship with the university spanned decades. 

An alumnus of U of T Scarborough where he was a senior lecturer in its political science department, Onley served as lieutenant governor of Ontario from 2007 to 2014 following a distinguished career as a broadcaster.

He died Saturday at the age of 72, leaving behind wife Ruth Ann and three children, Jonathan, Robert and Michael and their families.

Martin F. Katz (LLB 1984) named Member of the Order of Canada

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Gov. Gen Mary Simon announced a total of 99 new appointments and promotions on Dec. 29. They include: Ron Deibert, a professor in the department of political science in the Faculty of Arts & Science and the director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy; Eva Grunfeld, physician and professor in the department of family and community medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine; and Faculty of Law alumnus Martin F.

Books published by our scholars and alumni

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Book covers published by faculty, alumni (collage)

It was an exceptional year for newly published work by U of T Law faculty, graduate students and alumni. Each title contributes to the thought leadership of our Faculty in tackling complex real-world problems.

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