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Caeleb 'Rae' Goff awarded Royal Society of Canada's Abella Prize

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Caeleb 'Rae' Goff

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Caeleb ‘Rae’ Goff has been awarded the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize for 2024.

The RSC awards 24 prizes to a graduating student in each of Canada’s law schools, who will significantly impact equity and social justice in Canada or globally. Each recipient receives $1,000.

Newly endowed awards will recognize the academic achievements of U of T Law students

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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A first-of-its-kind gift made by Terry Burgoyne (LLB 1981), a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, will endow new academic awards recognizing student achievement in U of T’s juris doctor (JD) program.  

Jasminka Kalajdzic (LLB 1995, LLM 2009) and Jane O. Dietrich (LLB 2003) appointed to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

Thursday, August 29, 2024

On August 29, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Justice Jasminka Kalajdzic (LLB 1995, LLM 2009) and Justice Jane O. Dietrich (LLB 2003) to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974) honoured by Criminal Lawyers’ Association

Friday, August 9, 2024

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The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974), an alumnus of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, has been honoured by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) with the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal.

The Hon. Robert K. Rae (LLB 1977) elected president of UN’s Economic and Social Council

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

On July 25, 2024, Global Affairs Canada announced The Hon. Robert ("Bob") K. Rae (LLB 1977), Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, has been elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a one-year term.

As one of the UN’s six main bodies, ECOSOC is responsible for coordinating the work of the UN international development system. It serves as the central forum for engaging with civil society, advancing work on international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations.

Justice Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario

Friday, July 26, 2024

On July 24, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of U of T Law graduate, Justice Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) to Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto.

Justice Renee M. Pomerance received a Bachelor of Science in 1984 and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1987 from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1989.

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