Lysandra Bumstead & Leanna Katz: Out west to test the BC Mental Health Act

Friday, July 18, 2014

By Karen Gross

For Lysandra Bumstead, a chance to spend the summer back home in Vancouver, British Columbia was the "cherry on top." The real prize came in the form of a fellowship from the Student Law Society, and with it a job at the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS).  The organization provides legal assistance to disadvantaged populations and has also spearheaded some important legal tests.

Chloe Boubalos: In Nunavut to improve local access to the legal system

Monday, July 14, 2014

By Karen Gross

Chloe Boubalos knew she was approaching paradise before her plane even began its descent into Iqaluit. "Flying over the tundra and the mountains was just breathtaking," she says. "I felt so at peace. I fell in love with the landscape."

Faculty of Law community celebrates and supports World Pride

Thursday, July 3, 2014

More than 25 students, staff, and faculty from U of T Law marched in the 2014 World Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ communities. Incoming 1L students, current students, recent alumni joined together with Alexis Archbold, the assistant dean of students and Interim Dean Jutta Brunnée. Sporting hot pink t-shirts adorned with the rainbow flag and “U of T Law Celebrates Pride,” and some fun and cheeky signs (“I love litiGAYtion”), they joined other members of the University of Toronto Community in celebration.  

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Incoming: Top U of T student Shan Arora picks Faculty of Law

Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Graduate Shan Arora shows his Governor General Silver Medal

By Elaine Smith

Shan Arora graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a 4.0 average and two notable awards—and he’s attending the Faculty of Law.

The honours bachelor of science graduate, with a double major in economics and mental health studies and a minor in French, is the recipient of the John Black Aird Scholarship for the top student at all three U of T campuses, as well as a Governor General’s Silver Medal for his undergraduate academic career.

Q & A with Mary Eberts, Asper Centre's Constitutional-Litigator-in-Residence

Saturday, June 14, 2014

By Alexandra Wong, 2L

What brings you to the position of Constitutional-Litigator-in-Residence at the Asper Centre?

Mary Eberts is Asper Centre's new Constitutional-Litigator-in-Residence

Friday, June 13, 2014
Mary Eberts

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo / Photo by Alexandra Wong, 2L

The Asper Centre has a new Constitutional-Litigator-in-Residence for the fall 2014: Mary Eberts.

Eberts, a Toronto-based constitutional lawyer and a former faculty member of this law school, will be teaching constitutional advocacy, drawing upon her extensive experience from her public law litigation practice, and from advocating for the Charter rights of her clients. She will also provide mentoring support to clinic students on their case files.

SJD student Kyle Kirkup - "New prostitution laws, same old harms to sex workers"

Thursday, June 5, 2014

SJD student and Trudeau scholar Kyle Kirkup has written a commentary in The Globe and Mail analyzing the Government of Canada's proposed new law to regulate prostitution ("New prostitution laws, same old harms to sex workers," June 4, 2014).

Read the full commentary on The Globe and Mail website, or below.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Law graduates Brendan Stevens, Jamie-Lynn Leci and Andrew Sniderman on the steps of Falconer Hall.

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Most law students leave the Faculty of Law after three years of hard work with lifelong friends, another degree in hand, and a new career to follow. Jamie-Lynn (Smukowich) Leci will graduate on June 6, 2014 with a little bit more.

Report by JD student Josh Mandryk on Ontario’s fair wage policy published by think tank

Friday, May 9, 2014

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) has published a report by graduating JD student Josh Mandryk, titled "The Case for a Stronger Fair Wage Policy in Ontario."  The research for this project was conducted under the Faculty of Law's directed research program during the Winter 2013 term.

Flip Your Wig for Justice launches at Faculty of Law

Friday, April 4, 2014

Law students, faculty and staff put on quite the show recently, donning electric-coloured wigs for a good cause, and raising $3,332 for access to justice initiatives in Ontario.