Prof. Douglas Sanderson discusses "The State of Aboriginal Affairs" on TVO's The Agenda (webcast)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Prof. Douglas Sanderson took part in a panel discussion about "The State of Aboriginal Affairs" on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin on Feb. 19, 2010.

Watch the panel discussion on the TVO website.

U of T wins the Wilson Moot

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The University of Toronto team has won the annual Wilson Moot, held this year on the last weekend of February. The team also won the Second Place Factum Prize, and individual team members received recognition for their performance.

Congratulations to the team of Dan Rohde (first place oralist), Lindsay Beck (second place oralist), Rebecca McConchie and Dave Forsayeth.  The judges of the final round against Queen’s University were Peter Hogg, Justice Eileen Gillese of the Ontario Court of Appeal, and Justice David Stratas of the Federal Court of Appeal.

Prof. Ian Lee provides Canadian perspective in Australia's Charter of Rights debate

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Prof. Ian Lee is currently a visiting scholar at the Sydney law school, University of Sydney. In a commentary in the Western Australia news site WA Today, Prof. Ian Lee contributes some insights from the Canadian experience to the current debate in Australia about establishing a charter of rights ("Look to past policies, not present, to gauge charter's need," March 1, 2010).

Read the full commentary.

Law students dance and bake their way to $7K for Haitian relief

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Story and photos by Lucianna Ciccocioppo  

 Fundraiser for Haiti, Jan. 2010
Baked goods were going quickly, but chili was the all-time best seller, says Nicholas Robar.

(Jan. 26, 2010) Like everyone else in the world, U of T law students saw the graphic images of earthquake-ravaged Haiti and Haitians and were moved.

U of T team wins Arnup Cup trial advocacy competition

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The U of T team of Joe Heller and Mark Rieger has won this year’s Arnup Cup.

The Arnup Cup is an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society and sponsored by WeirFoulds LLP. The Cup bears the name of the Honourable John D. Arnup, O.C., Q.C., who for many years sat as a distinguished member of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission faces challenges in its quest

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Justice Murray Sinclair
Justice Murray Sinclair speaks at the Faculty of Law

View the webcast of Justice Sinclair's speech 

(webcast includes introductory remarks)

Another successful Welcome Day helps seal the deal for prospective students

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

More than 130 students spent a half day meeting and greeting faculty, students and staff at the law school's annual Welcome Day on Feb. 26, 2010.

Prospective students at the 2010 Welcome DayFor some, it was a reaffirmation of their acceptance to the Faculty of Law. For others, like Sarah Rosenbluth, it will help make their decision.

Three outstanding law grads honoured at Distinguished Alumnus Award dinner

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Faculty of Law paid tribute to three alumni last night to a packed Great Hall at U of T's Hart House.

Hal Jackman '56, former chancellor of U of T and Rob Prichard '75, former dean and university president, each received the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award for their outstanding contributions to the law school, the law community and beyond.

The IHRP publication Rights Review is accepting applications for 2010-11!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

The IHRP Rights Review is looking for enthusiastic and qualified candidates for a variety of executive positions on our team.

Article: Macklem - Social, economic conditions on all reserves in Canada violate

Friday, March 26, 2010

Social, economic conditions on all reserves in Canada violate Constitution

by Patrick Macklem

This commentary was first published in The Hill Times on March 1, 2010.

With a logo based on the Inukshuk, mascots inspired by indigenous myth, and an opening ceremony laden with aboriginal culture, Canada proudly showcased the heritage of First Nations in the winter Olympics to the world. What it didn’t showcase are the appalling social and economic conditions of reserve communities across the country.