Headnotes - Sep 10 2018

Announcements

Web Site and Headnotes

Website features: the student directory
University of Toronto Faculty of Law

A directory of students can be found in e.Legal:

https://www.law.utoronto.ca/e-legal/student-directory

The directory is further broken down by type of degree and year.

Each directory also has a "photo card" view, where you can see the photos of each student if they are available. A small icon at the top of the page enables you to switch between the list view and the photo view in each directory:

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Deans' Offices

Dean’s Drop-in Sessions, Wednesday, September 12, 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

Dean Iacobucci will be holding monthly drop in sessions for students to speak one-on-one with him about any questions/concerns/issues/compliments students have about the law school. No appointment is necessary. Just drop by the Martin J. Friedland Dean’s Suite, Rm. J406 in the Jackman Law Building within the allotted drop in time.

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Leadership Skills Program: New programs and fall 2018 workshops

Leadership Skills Program: Fall 2018 workshops

The law school’s Leadership Skills Program (LSP) offers students many opportunities to build the key skills and knowledge to succeed in the legal profession. LSP expert-facilitated workshops are interactive, focus on “key take-aways”, and are conveniently held over the lunch hour.

“Core Skills” workshops include several sessions on topics including effective communication, conflict management, emotional intelligence, resilience, etc. Click here for more information and to sign up for fall 2018 workshops.

“The Inclusive Leader” workshop mini-series (new in 2018-19) focus on the skills and insights required to contribute to and thrive in diverse workplaces.  Click here to sign up for our upcoming session on unconscious bias (Nov. 1).

The “Law and Tech” workshop mini-series (new in 2018-19) focus on the skills and knowledge required to navigate and anticipate the rapid changes taking place in the legal profession. Stay tuned for announcements for workshops in the winter 2019 term.

The Rotman @ Law certificate program (continuing in 2018-19)  is a collaboration between Rotman School of Management and the law school to give J.D. students access to Rotman’s superb pre-MBA online courses on finance, accounting and statistics. Click here for more information about how to sign up for R@L courses.

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Lawyers Doing Cool Things - Fall 2018 speaker line up

“Lawyers Doing Cool Things With Their Law Degrees” is a series of conversations with alumni about their cool jobs, the important issues they are tackling, and how their law degrees got them there. We intentionally focus on alumni who are earlier in their careers and moving the dial on important issues.

Each “Cool Things” alumni speaker will host a lunch for up to 20 students in one of the law school’s classrooms. The law school will supply sandwiches and drinks. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

The fall 2018 line up includes amazing alumni who are doing cool things with the federal government, McCarthys, the College of Psychologists of Ontario, Boston Consulting Group, Nestle Canada Inc., and Edward Royle LLP (criminal law firm).

On September 25th at 12:30 – 2:00, our first speaker is Andrew Stobo Sniderman (J.D. 2014). Andrew was the human rights policy advisor to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Dion, and is writing a book about education and racism in a small town and a neighbouring reserve in Manitoba. He previously worked for Justice Edwin Cameron at South Africa’s Constitutional Court, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Zimbabwe, and Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP, an Indigenous rights law firm in Toronto.

Fall 2018 speaker bios and registration links are here: https://www.law.utoronto.ca/academic-programs/jd-program/lawyers-doing-cool-things

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Student Office

Become a JD Student Ambassador

JD Student Ambassador

 

 

 

 

 

  

VOLUNTEER TO BE A JD STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Did you take a law school tour or attend an admissions info event before you were admitted?  

The JD Admissions Office is seeking JD students in all years to volunteer as JD Ambassadors.

Under the direction of the Senior Recruitment, Admissions & Diversity Outreach Officer, JD Ambassadors will engage with prospective students, applicants and newly admitted students to motivate them to enrol in the Faculty.

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* BE VALUED & MAKE A DIFFERENCE *
You can have a direct impact on the composition of future classes. Incoming students who have interacted with current JD students and alumni consistently rave about the value of their engagement. 
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* EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE*
We seek a mix of Ambassadors in order to support the wide range of educational backgrounds, life experiences and demographics of our prospective students and applicants.  
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* REASONABLE TIME COMMITMENT *
The commitment is quite light enough not to be a strain with other commitments. Allot 4-6 hours per term (typically an average of 1 hr /three weeks) to volunteer. We will work around your personal schedule.
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* MAIN DUTIES *

1. LAW SCHOOL TOURS [80%]
Conducting tours that highlight key activities, services, facilities and personnel, and how they relate positively to the student experience. Tour groups range from 1 - 8 people comprising primarily of prospective students, applicants and their relatives/families. Tours are normally 45 min in length, scheduled within the 12:30-2:00 pm period on weekdays. Training will be provided.

2. INFORMATION EVENTS [10%]
Assisting with on-campus and off-campus events, such as Welcome Day, open houses, info sessions and education/career fairs. etc. The majority of events are on weekdays, with possibly 3-5 events held on a weekend day (usually Saturday).

3. E-ENGAGEMENT [10%]
Corresponding with prospective and incoming students via social media, email and live online chats.
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* QUALIFICATIONS *

Candidates must be:
- in ANY JD year of study, from1L to 4L(for combined programs)
- in pursuit of any legal area of interest
- in good academic standing at the Faculty 
- willing and able to be a positive and responsible representative of the Faculty and University

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* SIGN-UP TODAY ONLINE *

To be a new Ambassador
Complete and submit the online application asap at https://goo.gl/forms/4VRvSdFXRLkkVWF23

A resume or cover letter is not required, just the completed online form.
The first round of selections will be made from the applications received by September 18

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* HELP *

Jerome Poon-Ting
Senior Recruitment, Admissions & Diversity Outreach Officer
JD Admissions Office
jerome.poon.ting@utoronto.ca

tel: 416-978-6630

 
 
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Blanket Exercise in Rowell Room on Wednesday, September 26
Blanket exercise in Rowell Room

The Blanket Exercise

A Step on the Path to Reconciliation

FOR UPPER YEAR, TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Rowell Room, Flavelle House

•    Engage on an intellectual and emotional level  with five hundred years of Indigenous-Settler history in a 1.5 hour workshop
•    Take on the roles of Indigenous people through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance
•    Gain a better understanding of how law was manipulated to steal land from and otherwise harm First Nation, Inuit and Métis people and how these historical wrongs are directly connected to the social, economic and legal issues many Indigenous people face today
•    Learn how Indigenous people have resisted assimilation and how they continue to do so

REGISTER ONLINE: https://goo.gl/4kKxcZ

@UTLawIIO @KAIROSCanada #ReconciliationResolution

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP on Eventbrite with the link above!

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Welcome from the law school's Wellness Office

A warm welcome (back) to everyone!

 

As part of a community committed to health & well-being, U of T Law is very pleased to be able to offer our students a broad range of options for mental health supports and resources.

 

Personal counselling appointments are available through the law school's Wellness Office. Students may request a confidential counselling appointment without a referral simply by completing the Client Information Form and sending it via email to wellness.law@utoronto.ca. Students who have accessed counselling services at the law school within the past 12 months do not need to complete the Client Information Form, but may contact Yukimi Henry directly at yukimi.henry@utoronto.ca to book an appointment. The Client Information Form can be found on the "Counselling & Support Services" page of the law school website: https://www.law.utoronto.ca/student-life/personal-support/health-and-well-being/health-and-wellness-law-school

 

Counselling services at the law school are provided by licensed therapists and all information provided during the course of counselling is strictly confidential and protected under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

 

Law students are also eligible to access a range of mental health services, including counselling appointments, psychiatric services, disability assessments, and medication supports, through the University of Toronto Health & Wellness Centre. Primary health care services are also available to all registered students through the Centre. More information about the range of services or booking an appointment is available through the Centre's webpage: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hwc/contact-us. Evening hours are now available at the Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 7pm.

 

The University of Toronto Undergraduate Student Health Plan, which provides health insurance coverage to all full-time JD students who have not opted out of coverage, provides for generous counselling benefits to allow students to receive reimbursement for counselling services provided by therapists in the community. Counselling services provided by MSW and Registered Psychologist counsellors are eligible for reimbursement up to $125/session to a maximum of 20 sessions per year. Insurance coverage runs from September 1st to August 31st. More information about the insurance plan is available here: https://www.utsu.ca/health/


The Member Assistance Program, supported by the Law Society of Ontario, provides short-term free, confidential counselling and support services to all law students and lawyers in the province. Both in-person and telephone counselling services are available. For more information see their website: http://www.myassistplan.com/

 

For more information about these services and for other resources please visit the Health & Wellness pages of the law school website: https://www.law.utoronto.ca/student-life/personal-support/health-and-well-being. If you have any questions regarding options for staying well at UofT Law or need mental health assistance please contact Yukimi Henry, Manager, Academic/Personal Counselling & Wellness at yukimi.henry@utoronto.ca.

 

Thank you and be well!

 

Yukimi Henry LLB, MSW, RSW

Manager, Academic/Personal Counselling and Wellness
Faculty of Law
University of Toronto

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Health and Wellness - What's happening in September

Happy September Everyone!

To keep everyone up to date on all the Health & Wellness related activities and opportunities available to the law school community we will be providing monthly bulletins listing up-coming events and on-going programming. Additional information can be found in Headnotes or by contacting Yukimi Henry at yukimi.henry@utoronto.ca. 

What's happening in September:

  •  Our first Student Health & Wellness Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, September 24th from 12:30-2pm in J225. Come join your fellow students in planning events and programs around physical fitness, mental health, and well-being for the whole law school community. Plus, there will be lunch ; ) !
  • Our Peer2Peer Mental Health Support Program is available for students interested in informal, confidential support from a fellow law student with lived experience of mental health. Contact yukimi.henry@utoronto.ca for more information on being matched with a peer mentor.
  • Through our partnership with the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, the SPARK and MoveU.HappyU programs are now accepting applications from students who are interested in using physical activity to help support their mental health. Please contact Yukimi Henry for more information. This program is free for students. Registration is limited so contact Yukimi soon!

 On-going Programming:

  • The University of Toronto Health & Wellness Centre is now providing family medicine and mental health services through new extended hours. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the clinic is open until 7pm to better serve you. For more information on services available visit their website: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hwc/medical-services
  • U of T Accessibility Services is available to provide academic accommodations and other learning supports to students with disabilities (including mental health and learning disabilities). Early registration is strongly encouraged to ensure that accommodations are in place to meet students' needs. For more information see the Accessibility Services website: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as/register-accommodation , or speak to Alexis Archbold: alexis.archbold@utoronto.ca or Yukimi Henry for more information. 
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Academic Events

The Private Law Junior Scholars' Conference: Public Aspects of Private Law (September 26-27).

The Private Law Junior Scholars Conference is a collaboration between the law faculties of the University of Toronto and Tel Aviv University. It provides doctoral candidates, post-doctoral researchers and junior faculty (pre-tenure) with a unique opportunity to present their work and receive meaningful feedback from senior faculty members and peers. Over the course of two days, early career scholars from North-America, Europe, and Asia will present their work exploring this year's theme: the public aspects of private law. The theme will be addressed  from a broad range of angles and present on a wide range of topics, from the power of social media and the possibilities to personalize private law, to Indigenous self-government and administrative contracts. 

 
Keynote address by Henry Smith, Harvard Law School. 
 
The conference is free and open to the public, but registration is required as space is limited.
 
More information and the conference programme can be found here: https://pljsc.wordpress.com/
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Critical Analysis of Law Workshop: Christoph Burchard

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LAW WORKSHOP

presents

Christoph Burchard
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

From Open Normativity to Normative Openness – or on Addressing the Elephant in the Room 
(i.e. the fact of justificatory pluralism in ICJ)

 Tuesday, September 18, 2018
12:30 - 2:00
Solarium (Room FA2), Falconer Hall
84 Queen's Park

 

For more workshop information, please send an email to events.law@utoronto.ca.

 

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Law and Economics Colloquium: Michael Frakes

LAW & ECONOMICS COLLOQUIUM

presents

Michael Frakes
Duke University School of Law

Is Great Information Good Enough?  Evidence from Physicians as Patients

Tuesday, September 28, 2018
4:10 - 5:45
Room FL219 (John Willis Classroom)
78 Queen's Park

For more colloquium information, please send an email to events.law@utoronto.ca.

 

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Legal Theory Workshop: Alon Harel

LEGAL THEORY WORKSHOP

presents

Alon Harel
Hebrew University Faculty of Law

Vox Populi Vox Dei: Populism, Elitism and Private Reason

Friday, September 21, 2018
12:30 - 2:00
Solarium (room FA2), Falconer Hall
84 Queen's Park

Populists often claim that representatives represent the people by complying with their preferences and judgments. As Donald Trump argued in the National Republican Convention, he represents 'the voice of the people'. Elitists, by contrast, argue that representatives are bound to decide wisely or correctly rather than conform blindly to popular sentiments.

This Article argues that the populist and elitist view of representation are both false.  It argues that representation indeed requires the representative to endorse the perspective and worldview of the represented. But, often endorsing the perspective of the represented requires the representative to act against the actual convictions of the represented. More specifically, to look at the world 'from the perspective of the represented' the representative’s decisions ought to satisfy the condition of justifiability-to the represented, namely, they must rest on reasoning that is accessible to the represented.

This understanding of representation has broader implications for political theory. It implies that private reason has important role to play in democratic politics: the constituency’s basic convictions should be taken into account in the reasoning of the representatives. Yet the duty of representation, that requires that the representatives' reasons be accessible to the represented, is only a pro tanto duty that can be overridden by conflicting normative considerations.


Professor Alon Harel is the Mizock professor of law at the Hebrew University and a member of  the Center of Rationality, Hebrew University. His areas of research include moral and political philosophy, legal theory, constitutional law, criminal law and law and economics. Most recently he published Why Law Matters (OUP, 2014) where he argued that legal institutions and procedures have intrinsic rather than merely instrumental value. He is currently working on a book on the morality of privatization.  Professor Harel was a visiting professor at Columbia Law School, University of Chicago Law School, Texas Law School, Boston University law School and a fellow at the Kennedy School (the program on Ethics and the Professions) and at the University of Toronto Ethics Centre. Professor Harel will be a fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg in Berlin in 2019-20.

 

To be added to the paper distribution list, please send an email to events.law@utoronto.ca.  For further information, please contact Professor Larissa Katz (larissa.katz@utoronto.ca) and Professor Sophia Moreau (sr.moreau@utoronto.ca).

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Animal Law Lab: Introductory Meeting
The Animal Law Lab works to bring together scholars working on animal-related issues at the university across a variety of disciplines, time periods, and geographies (faculty, graduate students, and JD students), as well as those interested in animal rights work in the city of Toronto. 
 
Meetings are held once monthly and revolve around a speaker presenting their work followed by a discussion.
 
All are welcome!
 
Next Meeting information:
Time - Monday, September 17 at 4:30pm
Location - Flavelle 223 (The Betty Ho Dining Room)
 
Coffee and snacks will be provided.
 
For more information, please contact Lesli Bisgould at bisgould@idirect.com
 
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Student Activities

Artists' Legal Advice Services - Information Session

Are you interested in entertainment law?

Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) provides summary legal advice to artists living in Ontario. Our clinic is operated by a team of volunteer lawyers and law students, and typically advises on intellectual property, contract, and defamation issues. 

Join us for an Information Session on Tuesday, September 11 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in J130 to learn more about ALAS and how to get involved. Students in all years are welcome! No previous clinic experience is required.

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Ultra Vires: First Meeting, Monday, Sept 10

Join Ultra Vires, the independent student newspaper of the Faculty of Law!

 

First meeting

Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 10th at 12:30 at the Ultra Vires office, in the basement of Falconer Hall (go down the stairs and make a right).

 

Pizza will be served. Be sure to RSVP to ensure we have enough set aside for you!

 

Agenda

We will be going over some general information about the paper, how to get involved, and then diving into our pitch meeting. Attendance is purely optional. If you wish to be involved in any capacity but cannot attend, just shoot us an email.

 

We are looking for news writers, features contributors, opinionated columnists, and funny (and sometimes not-so-funny) writers (and people who can come up with more than two synonyms for writers). Also looking for photographers, cartoonists, copyeditors... literally anyone!

 

1L Editors

We are also looking for some 1L editors to help with the paper by getting their friends and colleagues to write for us, and to copyedit. Commitment level is probably about five hours a month, six months a year. We will meet twice a month to review story pitches and to edit pieces.

 

If this is of interest to you, please send us a quick letter of interest (max 250 words) to editor@ultravires.ca by Friday, September 14, 5 PM.

 

Thank you,

Honghu Wang & Chloe Magee

Co-Editors-in-Chief, Ultra Vires

 

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Health Law Club - 1L Executive Applications

The Health Law Club is recruiting 1Ls for our executive team. The Health Law Club organizes numerous events throughout the year helping students deepen their understanding of the practice of health law and network with various professionals in the field. At our events, these professionals will discuss current issues and topics of interest in the field, and provide students with more information about their practice.

 

1L executive members are responsible for communicating with their 1L classmates and helping coordinate our events. This is a great chance to gain leadership experience and learn more about health law. If you're interested in becoming a 1L executive member, please submit a résumé and a statement of interest (max. 150 words) by September 24th. Please send applications, and any questions you might have, to utflhealthlawclub@gmail.com.

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Technology and Intellectual Property Group - Call for Executive Members!

Curious about Intellectual Property law?

Fascinated by emerging technologies?

Interested in an awesome network of legal professionals?

 

Apply to be a member of the Technology and Intellectual Property (TIP) Executive! We welcome applications from 1Ls and Upper-Years.

 

Opportunities for Students

Executive Members help organize and run TIP events by coordinating with guest speakers, organizing behind-the-scenes logistics, and serving as a point of contact with the 1L class. Ideally, 1L executive members will continue to work with TIP in 2L and 3L, to maintain institutional memory and help train incoming members. These roles offer valuable networking opportunities within the legal community, as well as the chance to learn about technology and the law! 

 

Applications:

If you want to be part of our team, please send us a 250 word application explaining (a) why you are interested in an executive position with TIP, and (b) what you hope to take away from your experience, by Friday, September 14 at 5:00 PM. 

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Charity Law Interest Group Meeting

Are you interested in the charitable or nonprofit sector? Interested in working in or for sector, volunteering, or just want to learn more? 

On September 13th from 12:30-1:30 in P240 (in the library), the Charity Law Interest Group (CLIG) will be having its first open meeting of the year. We will discussing some of our exciting plans for the year and looking for ideas for more events.

Whether you're just curious or see yourself taking a leadership role, we would love it if you joined us.

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The Fall Feast, Friday, September 28th
Fall Feast poster

The Fall Feast is an annual event hosted by the Indigenous Law Students’ Association (ILSA). It’s a potluck style event and an opportunity to learn about First Nation, Métis and Inuit traditions and to share your own culture. There will be a teaching from an Elder and a musical performance. All are welcome!

 It will be on Friday, September 28th in the Rowell Room from 12:30-2 p.m.

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Centres, Legal Clinics, and Special Programs

Advocates for Injured Workers Clinic - 1L Drop-In Info Session & Snacks

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) - Clinic Drop-In Session for 1Ls

Date: Monday, September 10, 2018

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: FL223, Betty Ho Classroom (enter through the fireplace room across from Rowell on the main floor)

 

AIW is a great opportunity to gain advocacy and research experience during law school. Upper year students invite new students to stop by to chat with us about opportunities available at the clinic and our experiences as caseworkers. This is not a planned session so please feel free to stop in FL223 (Betty Ho Classroom) to introduce yourself and grab a snack.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to 2Ls Morgan Watkins (morgan.watkins@mail.utoronto.ca) or Angela Hou (a.hou@mail.utoronto.ca). You may also contact Staff Lawyer, Rachel Weiner at weiner@lao.on.ca.

 

AIW Overview

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) is a student clinic of Legal Aid Ontario dedicated to providing high quality legal services to injured workers. We represent clients in their claims and appeals with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.

 

 

Opportunities for Students

Students working at the clinic are supervised by a Staff Lawyer, but have full responsibility for files including the preparation and presentation of appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). Students have the opportunity to handle a variety of casework, engage in research projects, and represent injured workers at all levels of appeal. Cases include Workplace Safety and Insurance claims, as well as human rights and related labour & employment matters.

First year students can volunteer at the clinic, and upper year students can enroll in the Clinic for Credit program for academic credit. The clinic holds training seminars specifically geared for new case workers as well as social events to celebrate our work together. Many students continue their commitment year round, in the form of summer employment and extra academic credit in upper years.

 

Applications

Applications for first-year AIW caseworkers are due on Friday, September 14th at noon. The application form and contact information for submission will be emailed to 1Ls in early September and made available on Facebook.

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Work-Study Position with the Asper Centre
Asper Centre logo

Work-Study Position with Asper Centre

The Asper Centre is looking for a student to provide research, writing and technical support for the Centre’s website and social media (Facebook and Twitter). The position involves some research and drafting for content to be uploaded to the Centre's website related to Canadian constitutional law and the activities of the Centre (primarily case summaries). Some support for Asper Centre events will also be expected. Training will be provided in respect to the website; therefore, in-depth knowledge of website development, maintenance and design, although helpful, is not required.  Apply by September 14th at 12:00 p.m. through the University’s Career Centre page: http://cln.utoronto.ca (Job No. 125724).

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Downtown Legal Services - Volunteer Program Information Session
DLS logo

Downtown Legal Services is the Faculty’s flagship public interest clinic.  For over 40 years, our staff and students have been providing free legal services to low income clients and University of Toronto students.  For more information about DLS and our student programs, visit our website at http://downtownlegalservices.ca/

Join us in Room J250 on Monday, September 10, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm to learn about DLS's Volunteer program and how you can get involved.  We welcome applications from students in all years of study.

 

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Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Information Session

Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) is excited to welcome you to the University of Toronto Faculty of Law!

For all students interested in learning more about the law school's youth outreach program and the incredibly rewarding volunteering opportunities LAWS offers, join us for lunch at our Volunteer Information Session on Thursday September 13 at 12:30pm in J250.  Lunch will be provided!

LAWS law student volunteers:

- Develop mentoring skills which are highly valued in the legal profession
- Learn first-hand about the issues facing marginalized youth and newcomers
- Enhance their own classroom learning by teaching young people about the law and communicating complex legal issues simply and succinctly
- Cement their commitment to legal education and public interest work
- Build rewarding relationships with amazing young people!

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PBSC First-Year Launch & Information Session

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national multiple award-winning pro bono organization, with chapters in 22 law schools across the country.  Founded in 1996 at the University of Toronto, PBSC is the only national pro bono organization anywhere in the world.  We are excited to offer many new and returning projects this year!

Join us at our first-year launch event on Wednesday, Sept. 12th, from 12:30 - 2:00pm in the Moot Court Room (J250) - information on key PBSC programs, application process, and details for first-year students will be provided.  Keynote speaker: Mr. Justice Shaun Nakatsuru (Ontario Superior Court of Justice).

For more information, visit us at https://pbsc.law.utoronto.ca/.  

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Asper Centre & IHRP Student Working Group Information & Sign-up session

JD students in all years can volunteer with one of the Asper Centre student working groups, or IHRP student working groups that are led by upper year students. Working groups draft policy briefs, organize workshops, and conduct research on emerging constitutional/charter rights issues and international human rights topics.

This year, there are three Asper Centre student working groups:

  1. The Refugee and Immigration Law working group
  2. The Indigenous Rights working group
  3. Police Oversight working group

There are also four student working groups with the International Human Rights Program:

  1. Mapping Global Health Rights
  2. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Country-Conditions Reports
  3. Making Women’s Human Rights Resources Accessible Globally
  4. Digital Verification Corps

Find out more about these working groups at the information session on Tues September 11, 2018 at 12:30PM in J250 in the Jackman law building.

To be eligible to sign up for one of the above working groups, you must attend this important info and sign-up session.

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Journals, Research, and Scholarship

University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review - Call for Submissions

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review is now accepting submissions for Volume 77(1). Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2018. 

 

The Law Review publishes articles on a wide array of law-related topics and does not have a particular thematic focus. Any well-considered analysis relating to legal thought is welcome. The Law Review welcomes the submission of articles, case comments, book reviews, notes, and letters. 

 

More information, including submission requirements, can be found at: https://utflr.law.utoronto.ca/page/submissions 

If you have any questions about the submissions or review process, please contact Aya Schechner, Director of Submissions at submissions.lawreview@utoronto.ca 

UTFLR Call for Submissions
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Indigenous Law Journal - Call for Submissions!
University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review - Associate Editor Application (Deadline: Sept. 14)

Applications for Associate Editor positions with the Law Review are now open to 1Ls and 2Ls. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2018. For more information on what the role entails, see: https://utflr.law.utoronto.ca/page/editorial-positions

To apply, send a completed application form to editorsinchief.lawreview@utoronto.ca with the subject line "Application". The application form is available at: https://utflr.law.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/media/2018-2019%20Associate%20Editor%20Application%20Form.docx Please note that while students are generally expected to make a 1-year commitment to the Law Review as Associate Editors, students who are only able to participate for one term are nonetheless invited to apply. 

All instructions are included in the application form and completing it should take less than 2 hours. If you have any questions, please be in touch at the above email. Good luck!

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Journal of Law & Equality: Apply to be a Senior Editor by Wednesday, September 12

The Journal of Law & Equality (JLE) is a peer-reviewed journal at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. We aim to promote critical and informed debate on equality issues, with special emphasis on the Canadian context. The JLE publishes peer-reviewed full-length articles, case comments, notes, and book reviews by professors, judges, practitioners, and students across Canada.

The JLE is now recruiting upper-years to serve as additional senior editors for 2018–2019. Senior editors do significant research and editing throughout the year. To apply, please email jle.editor@utoronto.ca with a brief cover letter and a resume by Wednesday, September 12.

Website: https://jle.law.utoronto.ca
Email: jle.editor@utoronto.ca

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Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History

Students interested in the history of Canadian law and legal institutions should consider joining the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. The Society publishes books (107 since 1981), collects oral histories from current lawyers and judges, and holds legal history speakers evenings. Despite its name it is not located at Osgoode Hall Law School, but has its offices at Osgoode Hall on Queen Street. Its members are  judges, lawyers (including aspiring lawyers) and academics. The current Present is Mr Justice Robert Sharpe of the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Editor-in-Chief is Professor Jim Phillips of the University of Toronto Law School. Student membership is only $25, and all members receive the Society's annual members book. The members book for 2018 is Philip Girard, Jim Phillips, and R. Blake Brown, A History of Law in Canada Volume 1: Beginnings to 1866, published by the University of Toronto Press.

You can join online at www.osgoodesociety.ca, where you can also read about all our books and activities. For further information please contact j.phillips@utoronto.ca.

 

 

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Bora Laskin Law Library

Westlaw and Lexis Training Sessions

 

The Library has organized training sessions for the 2 major databases that you will be using for legal research.  While these sessions are not mandatory they are extremely useful for learning the most effective way to use these databases and their contents. Each session will be approximately 90 minutes. Students in all years and grad students are welcome.

  • The first session is for WestlawNext Canada and will be held on September 21st at 12:30 in Room P120.
  • The second session is for LexisAdvanceQuicklaw and will be held on October 5th at 12:00 in the Moot Court Room (J250)

If you have any questions please contact susan.barker@utoronto.ca 

     

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BORA LASKIN LIBRARY CLOSURE NOTICE- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 FROM 1:00 PM ONWARD

Due to a special event, the Bora Laskin Library will be closed at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Rooms FA1 and FA4 (Falconer Hall) have been booked from 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm as alternative study locations. Regular hours will resume on Friday, September 28, 2018

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Bookstore

Bookstore Hours

The U of T Faculty of Law Bookstore Hours for September are

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm

Friday 11 am - 7 pm

The Bookstore is closed on weekends, but law materials are available on the bookstore website (www.uoftbookstore.com) or from the Great Hall Bookstore at the Main U of T Bookstore.

 

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September Special at the Bookstore
U of T Bookstore

Visit the Bookstore in P125 for course materials PLUS

-Faculty of Law branded merchandise

-Essential stationary and tech supplies

 

September Special:

My Life in Crime and Other Academic Adventures by Martin L. Friedland

$15 while supplies last.

 

 

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External Announcements: Events

CIAJ Annual Conference on Mental Health (Oct. 17-19,2018) and Free Student Panel (Oct. 19, 2018)

Law and Happiness: Challenges and Opportunities to Improving Lawyer and Student Well-Being
Free Student Panel & Cocktail | October 19, 2018, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, The Westin Ottawa

 

Law school and legal practice can be tough. Through audience participation, this panel will explore both the systemic and personal factors that contribute to poor mental health and wellness among law students and young lawyers. We will discuss tools and resources that students and lawyers may use to cultivate greater resilience and well-being, and methods of building a healthier legal culture.


This Free Student Panel is part of the 2018 Annual Conference of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ), which will address the way in which Canada’s justice system interacts with mental health at differing levels. Our Conference will present a multidisciplinary analysis (calling upon experts in law, psychiatry, psychology and social work) of the challenges faced by the intersection of mental illness and the law. Over 50 speakers will discuss systemic issues, difficulties in the courtroom, philosophical considerations, necessary future improvements, and much more!

Chair
• Ms. Shannon Snow, Law Student, Faculty of Law, McGill University; Co-Founder and Managing Director, “Healthy Legal Minds”
Speakers
• Ms. Jessica Simon, Equity & Wellness Counsellor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University of Ottawa • Mr. Orlando Da Silva, Senior Counsel, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General; Motivational Speaker
• Ms. Ellen Huang, Law Student, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University of Ottawa; Founder, “The Elephant in the Room”
• Mr. Nathan Afilalo, Law Student, Faculty of Law, McGill University; CIAJ Summer Student

 

Free Student Panel registration form: https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/ciaj-icaj/P278STUPAN/

Follow CIAJ’s Student Section Facebook Page for updates! https://www.facebook.com/ciaj.students/

 

Details and registration for the whole conference (Oct. 17-19, 2018)
https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/training-programs/2018-annual-conference/

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External Announcements: Opportunities

UofT Campus Philharmonic Orchestra

This campus orchestra is open to all students (at undergrad and graduate levels in any major), alumni, faculty and staff members across campus. We would sincerely like all incoming and returning students to be aware of this new opportunity. Our main goal is to offer a chance to be part of a dedicated, fun, and lower pressure ensemble to the members of U of T who are unable to commit to other ensembles on campus due to their academic and co-curricular commitments.
      
Anyone interested can write to UofTCPO@gmail.com for more details.

Brief info:
UofT Campus Philharmonic Orchestra
Rehearsals: once a week, Thu 7-9pm (Faculty of Music,  St. George Campus)
Auditions: Sep 13th 5-9pm | Start date: Sep 20th 7pm
Concerts: one per semester, before finals week
Sign up at: www.bit.ly/UofTCampusPhil

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U of T Bioethics Society

Hello!

 

My name is Sydney Campbell and I am a graduate student studying Health Policy through the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation. The new school year is here and with that comes the opportunity to get more involved in student life, so I am reaching out to inform all students, alumni, and faculty of a new initiative that a group of students, faculty, and I have started. The initiative is the University of Toronto Bioethics Society, a student body and forum aiming to build a bioethics community across the university for a variety of students (i.e. undergraduate, graduate, medical, law, etc.) and faculty from diverse disciplines. We are planning to run mentorship and networking events throughout the year and will be promoting the current bioethics-related initiatives that are already operating on campus. Therefore, if you have an interest in bioethics that you would like to further develop or explore, consider joining the U of T Bioethics Society. 

 

If you would like to join, please complete the form at the following link: http://bit.ly/2wsZyRc. If there are any questions, please let us know via email at uoftbioethicssociety@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you and look forward to connecting with more U of T affiliates who share the same passion for bioethics.

 

Sincerely,

Sydney 

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External Announcements: Other

Extended Hours at the U of T Health and Wellness Centre

In an effort to respond to students’ needs and improve access to our services, the University of Toronto Health and Wellness Centre is extending its hours of operation. Starting September 4, Thursday hours will be extended to 7:00 p.m. (This is in addition to the current Tuesday and Wednesday closing of 7:00 p.m.) On September 10, it is also introducing a primary care, same-day clinic from Monday to Friday in the afternoon. This clinic will offer brief appointments to address acute issues (and would not be appropriate for consultations or documentation requests).

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Late announcements

China Law Group: Recruitment for 2018-19

Deadline: Tuesday, September 18 at 11:59PM

 

What does China’s embrace of facial recognition technology for its estimated 200 million surveillance cameras mean for privacy and human rights for its 1.4 billion citizens? How will China’s retaliation of tariffs on American imports impact international trade law and the World Trade Organization? What does China’s embrace of environmental enforcement mean for international law and diplomacy?

The China Law Group meets to discuss our shared curiosity in answers to those questions and many more. No prior knowledge of China law is needed- we are all here to learn about the China law to make up for an area that the law school is grossly lacking in. We will organize a reading group and/or a working group on contemporary issues facing the Chinese legal system. For the more career minded folks: Many law firms have a China law practice group to respond to the growing importance China is playing in global markets. Learning more about China law may or may not increase employability***

As well, the group organizes an annual conference held in the winter term that draws together academics and practitioners from around North America who engage with China and Chinese law. Members will also assist in organizing the conference such as proposing panel discussion topics and assisting with logistics.

If China or Chinese law interests you, please send an email describing your interest to emily.tsui@mail.utoronto.ca by Tuesday, September 18 at 11:59PM. Academic exposure to China is an asset, but is not required. Bonus points for sending an interesting article about China law in the news.

***The CLG assumes no liability for your future job prospects. But aren’t you interested to see whether tort law in China allow your lawsuit to be successful?

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Your Right to Know: an Access to Information Workshop for Legal Research and Advocacy

Your Right to Know: an Access to Information Workshop for Legal Research and Advocacy

Every Canadian has the right to request information from federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governments.  Access to information from our government underpins society’s most important democratic ideals, including government accountability, freedom of expression and press freedom.  Many organizations even characterize access to information as a fundamental human right.

From far and wide: Meet some members of the Class of 2021

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

By Karen Gross

Rebecca Barclay

Rebecca Barclay

Born and raised in Vancouver by a dedicated mother who blazed her own impressive trail, Rebecca Barclay grew up curious and compassionate.  When she encountered those who were less fortunate, she empathized and wished she could be of more help. The law, she thought, might be a good way to do it.

Headnotes - Sep 3 2018

Announcements

Web Site and Headnotes

Read the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Nexus, the law school alumni magazine
Cover of Nexus, Spring/Summer 2018

There are multiple ways to read the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Nexus, the alumni magazine of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.

The Spring/Summer 2018 issue features "The Path Forward," about the 7th anniversary of the Indigenous Initiatives Office, "G-Force," about the expansion of the GPLLM program, donor profiles from the Campaign for Excellence without Barriers, an op-ed by IHRP director Samer Muscati, a Q&A with Michael Emory, JD 1982, Allied REIT’s founder and CEO, and more.

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The Faculty of Law on Twitter and other social media
University of Toronto Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law Twitter handle is @UTLaw. If you are on Twitter, tag us in a Tweet and we will be happy to follow you. We also maintain a list of current and former students on Twitter, and of U of T Law faculty, staff and organizations on Twitter - check them out if you want to find new people to follow.

The Faculty of Law's Facebook page is www.facebook.com/UTorontoLaw. Like the page to get regular updates from the law school.

From the Faculty of Law public events calendar, you can share any event directly on your Twitter or Facebook account by clicking on the icons beside the listing. The same is true of all of the stories in our news feed.

Many other groups at the Faculty of Law have social media accounts as well. To find out more, see our social media web page. You can access our social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn, from any page on the website by clicking on the appropriate icon at the bottom of any page on the Faculty of Law website.

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Deans' Offices

Dean's BBQ: Wednesday Sept 5, 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m

Please join us for the Dean’s Start of Term BBQ on Wednesday, September 5th from 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. to welcome everyone to a new academic year! The BBQ will be held on the back lawn, weather permitting. If it is forecast to rain, we will move the event inside.

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Student Office

JD Student Resources Guide

Student Activities

Artists' Legal Advice Services - Information Session

Are you interested in entertainment law?

Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) provides summary legal advice to artists living in Ontario. Our clinic is operated by a team of volunteer lawyers and law students, and typically advises on intellectual property, contract, and defamation issues. 

Join us for an Information Session on Tuesday, September 11 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. to learn more about ALAS and how to get involved. Students in all years are welcome! No previous clinic experience is required.

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Upper Year Competitive Moot Information Session

This information session will cover the tryout process for the Upper Year Competitive Moot Program. The session will also provide a description of each moot. Please note that lunch will not be provided. 

When: September 4, 2018, 12:30pm.

Where: J250

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Public Interest Gathering

Did you come to law school to make the world a better place?

Us too!

Come join us for U of T Law's second public interest gathering. You'll get to meet like-minded people over pizza and chips, and hear about the great events coming up this year from U of T's public interest law clubs.

Date: Thursday September 6

Time: 6PM-8PM

Room: TBA (check out our Facebook event for updates)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1077106502445813/

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Centres, Legal Clinics, and Special Programs

Advocates for Injured Workers Clinic - 1L Drop-In Info Session & Snacks

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) - Clinic Drop-In Session for 1Ls

Date: Monday, September 10, 2018

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: FL223, Betty Ho Classroom (enter through the fireplace room across from Rowell on the main floor)

 

AIW is a great opportunity to gain advocacy and research experience during law school. Upper year students invite new students to stop by to chat with us about opportunities available at the clinic and our experiences as caseworkers. This is not a planned session so please feel free to stop in FL223 (Betty Ho Classroom) to introduce yourself and grab a snack.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to 2Ls Morgan Watkins (morgan.watkins@mail.utoronto.ca) or Angela Hou (a.hou@mail.utoronto.ca). You may also contact Staff Lawyer, Rachel Weiner at weiner@lao.on.ca.

 

AIW Overview

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) is a student clinic of Legal Aid Ontario dedicated to providing high quality legal services to injured workers. We represent clients in their claims and appeals with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.

 

 

Opportunities for Students

Students working at the clinic are supervised by a Staff Lawyer, but have full responsibility for files including the preparation and presentation of appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). Students have the opportunity to handle a variety of casework, engage in research projects, and represent injured workers at all levels of appeal. Cases include Workplace Safety and Insurance claims, as well as human rights and related labour & employment matters.

First year students can volunteer at the clinic, and upper year students can enroll in the Clinic for Credit program for academic credit. The clinic holds training seminars specifically geared for new case workers as well as social events to celebrate our work together. Many students continue their commitment year round, in the form of summer employment and extra academic credit in upper years.

 

Applications

Applications for first-year AIW caseworkers are due on Friday, September 14th at noon. The application form and contact information for submission will be emailed to 1Ls in early September and made available on Facebook.

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Work-Study Position with the Asper Centre
Asper Centre logo

Work-Study Position with Asper Centre

The Asper Centre is looking for a student to provide research, writing and technical support for the Centre’s website and social media (Facebook and Twitter). The position involves some research and drafting for content to be uploaded to the Centre's website related to Canadian constitutional law and the activities of the Centre (primarily case summaries). Some support for Asper Centre events will also be expected. Training will be provided in respect to the website; therefore, in-depth knowledge of website development, maintenance and design, although helpful, is not required.  Apply by September 14th at 12:00 p.m. through the University’s Career Centre page: http://cln.utoronto.ca (Job No. 125724).

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Downtown Legal Services - Volunteer Program Information Session
DLS logo

Downtown Legal Services is the Faculty’s flagship public interest clinic.  For over 40 years, our staff and students have been providing free legal services to low income clients and University of Toronto students.  For more information about DLS and our student programs, visit our website at http://downtownlegalservices.ca/

Join us in Room J250 on Monday, September 10, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm to learn about DLS's Volunteer program and how you can get involved.  We welcome applications from students in all years of study.

 

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Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Information Session

Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) is excited to welcome you to the University of Toronto Faculty of Law!

For all students interested in learning more about the law school's youth outreach program and the incredibly rewarding volunteering opportunities LAWS offers, join us for lunch at our Volunteer Information Session on Thursday September 13 at 12:30pm in J250.  Lunch will be provided!

LAWS law student volunteers:

- Develop mentoring skills which are highly valued in the legal profession
- Learn first-hand about the issues facing marginalized youth and newcomers
- Enhance their own classroom learning by teaching young people about the law and communicating complex legal issues simply and succinctly
- Cement their commitment to legal education and public interest work
- Build rewarding relationships with amazing young people!

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PBSC Upper Year Launch & Information Session

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national multiple award-winning pro bono organization, with chapters in 22 law schools across the country.  Founded in 1996 at the University of Toronto, PBSC is the only national pro bono organization anywhere in the world.  We are excited to offer many new and returning projects this year!

Join us at our upper-year launch event on Wednesday, Sept. 5th, from 12:30 - 2:00pm in the Moot Court Room (J250) - information on key PBSC programs, application process, and details for upper-year students will be provided.  Keynote speaker: Mr. Michael Rosenberg (Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP).

For more information, visit us at https://pbsc.law.utoronto.ca/.  

 

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Career Development Office and Employment Opportunities

Job Postings This Week on UTLC
Upcoming Events on UTLC

Journals, Research, and Scholarship

University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review - Call for Submissions

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review is now accepting submissions for Volume 77(1). Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2018. 

 

The Law Review publishes articles on a wide array of law-related topics and does not have a particular thematic focus. Any well-considered analysis relating to legal thought is welcome. The Law Review welcomes the submission of articles, case comments, book reviews, notes, and letters. 

 

More information, including submission requirements, can be found at: https://utflr.law.utoronto.ca/page/submissions 

If you have any questions about the submissions or review process, please contact Aya Schechner, Director of Submissions at submissions.lawreview@utoronto.ca 

UTFLR Call for Submissions
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Journal of Law & Equality: Apply to be an Associate Editor by Friday, September 7

The Journal of Law & Equality (JLE) is a peer-reviewed journal at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. We aim to promote critical and informed debate on equality issues, with special emphasis on the Canadian context. The JLE publishes peer-reviewed full-length articles, case comments, notes, and book reviews by professors, judges, practitioners, and students across Canada.

The JLE is now recruiting associate editors for 2018–2019. Associate editors help review submissions throughout the year. This is an ideal opportunity for 1Ls to refine research and writing skills, but we welcome applicants from all years. We expect a commitment of up to 15 hours per semester. To apply, please email jle.editor@utoronto.ca with a brief cover letter and a resume by Friday, September 7.

Website: https://jle.law.utoronto.ca
Email: jle.editor@utoronto.ca

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Indigenous Law Journal - Call for Submissions!

Bookstore

Bookstore Hours

The U of T Faculty of Law Bookstore Hours for September are

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm

Friday 11 am - 7 pm

The Bookstore is closed on weekends, but law materials are available on the bookstore website (www.uoftbookstore.com) or from the Great Hall Bookstore at the Main U of T Bookstore.

 

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Introductory Sale

Special Opening Offer at the Bookstore

(ends Sept 7)

Buy 2 gift or clothing items, get 15% off each

Buy 3+ gift or clothing items, get 20% off each

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External Announcements: Events

CIAJ Annual Conference on Mental Health (Oct. 17-19,2018) and Free Student Panel (Oct. 19, 2018)

Law and Happiness: Challenges and Opportunities to Improving Lawyer and Student Well-Being
Free Student Panel & Cocktail | October 19, 2018, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, The Westin Ottawa

 

Law school and legal practice can be tough. Through audience participation, this panel will explore both the systemic and personal factors that contribute to poor mental health and wellness among law students and young lawyers. We will discuss tools and resources that students and lawyers may use to cultivate greater resilience and well-being, and methods of building a healthier legal culture.


This Free Student Panel is part of the 2018 Annual Conference of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ), which will address the way in which Canada’s justice system interacts with mental health at differing levels. Our Conference will present a multidisciplinary analysis (calling upon experts in law, psychiatry, psychology and social work) of the challenges faced by the intersection of mental illness and the law. Over 50 speakers will discuss systemic issues, difficulties in the courtroom, philosophical considerations, necessary future improvements, and much more!

Chair
• Ms. Shannon Snow, Law Student, Faculty of Law, McGill University; Co-Founder and Managing Director, “Healthy Legal Minds”
Speakers
• Ms. Jessica Simon, Equity & Wellness Counsellor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University of Ottawa • Mr. Orlando Da Silva, Senior Counsel, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General; Motivational Speaker
• Ms. Ellen Huang, Law Student, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University of Ottawa; Founder, “The Elephant in the Room”
• Mr. Nathan Afilalo, Law Student, Faculty of Law, McGill University; CIAJ Summer Student

 

Free Student Panel registration form: https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/ciaj-icaj/P278STUPAN/

Follow CIAJ’s Student Section Facebook Page for updates! https://www.facebook.com/ciaj.students/

 

Details and registration for the whole conference (Oct. 17-19, 2018)
https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/training-programs/2018-annual-conference/

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External Announcements: Opportunities

Lynda.com Online Courses are free @ U of T
Lynda.com

Lynda.com Online Courses are free for current U of T Students, Staff, and faculty!

Lynda.com is an on-demand learning solution offering customized learning experiences that features instructional content relevant to individual professional/personal interests and goals.

With Lynda.com, you get:

  • Unlimited access. Choose from more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics
  • Personalized recommendations. Explore the most in-demand skills based on you experience and goals
  • Convenient learning. Access courses on your schedule, from any desktop or mobile device.
  • Helpful Resources. Reinforce knowledge with quizzes, exercise files, and coding practice windows

Lynda.com is available now – for free – for the next two years. The provincial government, via eCampusOntario, negotiated access to Lynda.com for all publically funding Ontario Universities and Colleges until September 2020.

Learn more and activate your profile using your UTORid at uoft.me/Lynda.

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External Announcements: Calls for Papers

Oxford Political Economy of Finance Conference Oct 12-13

The University of Oxford will be hosting a conference for early career researchers on the Political Economy of Finance on October 12-13. Submissions are due by September 15. More details in the attached call for papers. 

Call for Papers
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External Announcements: Other

The U of T Security Matters "Phish Bowl"

U of T's information security awareness & education initiative presents the "Phish Bowl" - a list of recent phishing emails sent to U of T addresses (but without the phishing links, obviously ...).

https://securitymatters.utoronto.ca/category/phish-bowl/

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Extended Hours at the U of T Health and Wellness Centre

In an effort to respond to students’ needs and improve access to our services, the University of Toronto Health and Wellness Centre is extending its hours of operation. Starting September 4, Thursday hours will be extended to 7:00 p.m. (This is in addition to the current Tuesday and Wednesday closing of 7:00 p.m.) On September 10, it is also introducing a primary care, same-day clinic from Monday to Friday in the afternoon. This clinic will offer brief appointments to address acute issues (and would not be appropriate for consultations or documentation requests).

More details
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Prof. Anna Su and the IHRP's Petra Molnar write "The brutal personal costs of the Philippines’ human rights abuses"

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Prof. Anna Su and Petra Molnar, Research Associate at the International Human Rights Program, have published an article in The Conversation detailing their findings from a trip to the Philippines to investigate the deteriorating human rights situation in that country ("The brutal personal costs of the Philippines’ human rights abuses," August 2, 2018).

Headnotes - Aug 27 2018

Announcements

Web Site and Headnotes

Law alumni e.newsletter, August 2018
Snip of Law alumni e.newsletter, August 2018

Every month, the Faculty of Law sends an email newsletter to alumni to keep them up to date with the latest law school news and events.

See the Law alumni e.newsletter for August 2018.

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Website features: the Calendars
Faculty of Law logo

The Faculty of Law website features two levels of calendar, public and internal.

  • The public calendar only includes events open to people outside the law school, and is visible to anyone who visits the law school's web page. It can be accessed by clicking on "events" in the top right of any page.
  • The internal calendar includes all events at the law school, including those only open to students, faculty and/or staff. To access the internal calendar, log into e.Legal and then click on "Events" in the navigation menu along the top of the page.
  • The daily "Today's Events" email gets its information automatically from the internal calendar. So, to be included in "Today's Events", make sure that your event is listed in the internal calendar.

Events are added to the calendar when rooms are booked using the Room Booking Form, which is accessible in e.Legal.

Special features

The Calendar has special features to make it easier to coordinate your calendar with the Faculty of Law calendar.

  • If you click on any upcoming event, you will see an "Add to calendar" button on the right side under the title. Simply click on this button to add the event to your personal calendar (iCalendar, Outlook, Google, Yahoo). Each browser and calendar system will work slightly differently.
  • From the main public calendar page, you can add the Faculty of Law public calendar to your personal set of calendars by clicking on the "iCal" icon to the right of the page title.
  • For any event, if you want to alert others to it, you can share it on social media by clicking the social media icons on the event page.
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Deans' Offices

Dean's BBQ: Wednesday Sept 5, 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m

Please join us for the Dean’s Start of Term BBQ on Wednesday, September 5th from 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. to welcome everyone to a new academic year! The BBQ will be held on the back lawn, weather permitting. If it is forecast to rain, we will move the event inside.

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Student Activities

Upper Year Competitive Moot Information Session

This information session will cover the tryout process for the Upper Year Competitive Moot Program. The session will also provide a description of each moot. Please note that lunch will not be provided. 

When: September 4, 2018, 12:30pm.

Where: J250

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SLS Fall Election - Call for Candidates
The Student’s Law Society (SLS) is running elections this fall to fill the following positions for the 2018-2019 academic year:
 
Social Affairs
1L Rep – three (3) positions
2L Rep – one (1) position
3L Rep – two (2) positions
 
Student Affairs and Governance (StAG)
1L Rep – four (4) positions
2L Rep – two (2) positions
3L Rep – one (1) position
 

UTSU Rep – one (1) position

Nominations will officially open on Wednesday, September 5. Further details, including election timelines and application information, will be sent in an email by the CRO. For any questions regarding the elections, please contact the CRO, Kevin Kania, at elections.sls@gmail.com.

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Centres, Legal Clinics, and Special Programs

Advocates for Injured Workers Clinic - 1L Drop-In Info Session & Snacks

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) - Clinic Drop-In Session for 1Ls

Date: Monday, September 10, 2018

Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: FL223, Betty Ho Classroom (enter through the fireplace room across from Rowell on the main floor)

 

AIW is a great opportunity to gain advocacy and research experience during law school. Upper year students invite new students to stop by to chat with us about opportunities available at the clinic and our experiences as caseworkers. This is not a planned session so please feel free to stop in J125 to introduce yourself and grab a snack.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to 2Ls Morgan Watkins (morgan.watkins@mail.utoronto.ca) or Angela Hou (a.hou@mail.utoronto.ca). You may also contact Staff Lawyer, Rachel Weiner at weiner@lao.on.ca.

 

AIW Overview

Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) is a student clinic of Legal Aid Ontario dedicated to providing high quality legal services to injured workers. We represent clients in their claims and appeals with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal.

 

 

Opportunities for Students

Students working at the clinic are supervised by a Staff Lawyer, but have full responsibility for files including the preparation and presentation of appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). Students have the opportunity to handle a variety of casework, engage in research projects, and represent injured workers at all levels of appeal. Cases include Workplace Safety and Insurance claims, as well as human rights and related labour & employment matters.

First year students can volunteer at the clinic, and upper year students can enroll in the Clinic for Credit program for academic credit. The clinic holds training seminars specifically geared for new case workers as well as social events to celebrate our work together. Many students continue their commitment year round, in the form of summer employment and extra academic credit in upper years.

 

Applications

Applications for first-year AIW caseworkers are due on Friday, September 14th at noon. The application form and contact information for submission will be emailed to 1Ls in early September and made available on Facebook.

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Work-Study Position with the Asper Centre
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Work-Study Position with Asper Centre

The Asper Centre is looking for a student to provide research, writing and technical support for the Centre’s website and social media (Facebook and Twitter). The position involves some research and drafting for content to be uploaded to the Centre's website related to Canadian constitutional law and the activities of the Centre (primarily case summaries). Some support for Asper Centre events will also be expected. Training will be provided in respect to the website; therefore, in-depth knowledge of website development, maintenance and design, although helpful, is not required.  Apply by September 14th at 12:00 p.m. through the University’s Career Centre page: http://cln.utoronto.ca (Job No. 125724).

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Journals, Research, and Scholarship

Journal of Law & Equality: Apply to be an Associate Editor by Friday, September 7

The Journal of Law & Equality (JLE) is a peer-reviewed journal at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. We aim to promote critical and informed debate on equality issues, with special emphasis on the Canadian context. The JLE publishes peer-reviewed full-length articles, case comments, notes, and book reviews by professors, judges, practitioners, and students across Canada.

The JLE is now recruiting associate editors for 2018–2019. Associate editors help review submissions throughout the year. This is an ideal opportunity for 1Ls to refine research and writing skills, but we welcome applicants from all years. We expect a commitment of up to 15 hours per semester. To apply, please email jle.editor@utoronto.ca with a brief cover letter and a resume by Friday, September 7.

Website: https://jle.law.utoronto.ca
Email: jle.editor@utoronto.ca

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Bookstore

Bookstore - hours and note to 1Ls
Bookstore is open

The University of Toronto Bookstore team is excited to be able to serve you in the Faculty of Law Bookstore. We are working to make sure that everything you need for a successful school year is available to you.

First year texts and casebooks are sold as individualized packages and are now available for purchase at the bookstore. Come by the bookstore, located on the first floor of the Jackman Law Building, give us your name, and we'll have a tote bag with all your required course materials ready for you.


First year individualized bags are not available through the U of T Faculty of Law Bookstore online, but you can visit our website for store information, and to purchase official U of T Faculty of Law merchandise. These items, as well as school supplies and tech necessities are available both online and in store.


During O-Week (August 20th to August 31st), the Bookstore will be open for business from 11AM to 5PM Monday to Friday.

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External Announcements: Opportunities

Lynda.com Online Courses are free @ U of T
Lynda.com

Lynda.com Online Courses are free for current U of T Students, Staff, and faculty!

Lynda.com is an on-demand learning solution offering customized learning experiences that features instructional content relevant to individual professional/personal interests and goals.

With Lynda.com, you get:

  • Unlimited access. Choose from more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics
  • Personalized recommendations. Explore the most in-demand skills based on you experience and goals
  • Convenient learning. Access courses on your schedule, from any desktop or mobile device.
  • Helpful Resources. Reinforce knowledge with quizzes, exercise files, and coding practice windows

Lynda.com is available now – for free – for the next two years. The provincial government, via eCampusOntario, negotiated access to Lynda.com for all publically funding Ontario Universities and Colleges until September 2020.

Learn more and activate your profile using your UTORid at uoft.me/Lynda.

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External Announcements: Calls for Papers

Oxford Political Economy of Finance Conference Oct 12-13

The University of Oxford will be hosting a conference for early career researchers on the Political Economy of Finance on October 12-13. Submissions are due by September 15. More details in the attached call for papers. 

Call for Papers
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External Announcements: Other

The U of T Security Matters "Phish Bowl"

U of T's information security awareness & education initiative presents the "Phish Bowl" - a list of recent phishing emails sent to U of T addresses (but without the phishing links, obviously ...).

https://securitymatters.utoronto.ca/category/phish-bowl/

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Late announcements

Indigenous Law Journal - Call for Submissions!

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