PBSC Director Nikki Gershbain and Dean Edward Iacobucci pen "How students can help more people afford access to our justice system"

Monday, May 30, 2016

In an commentary in the Ottawa Citizen, Nikki Gershbain, National Director of Pro Bono Students Canada, and Dean Edward Iacobucci write about the valuable role students can play in ensuring access to justice and the need to support these efforts ("How students can help more people afford access to our justice system," May 29, 2016).

Read the full commentary on the Ottawa Citizen website, or below.

Congratulations Class of 2016!

Friday, May 20, 2016

Onwards and upwards: Neil Abraham (left) with Krupa Kotecha, Aron Nimani and Kellie Mildren

More than 200 law graduands will descend on Convocation Hall, June 3rd; here are a few thoughts from some of the members of Class of 2016

Story and photo by Lucianna Ciccocioppo 

JD student Riaz Sayani-Mulji pens "Time to ground no-fly lists" in Toronto Star

Monday, May 16, 2016

In a commentary in the Toronto Star, JD student Riaz Sayani-Mulji argues that no-fly lists violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and there is no proof they have stopped a single threat ("Time to ground no-fly lists," May 15, 2016).

Read the full commentary on the Toronto Star website, or below.

Time to ground no-fly lists

By Riaz Sayani-Mulji

May 15, 2016

Canadian business leader and philanthropist Gerry Schwartz to receive honorary doctor of laws at Convocation 2016

Monday, May 9, 2016
Gerry Schwartz

Brilliant entrepreneur, vigorous city builder, magnanimous philanthropist and proud Canadian Gerald (Gerry) Schwartz, founder of private equity firm Onex Corporation, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at the Faculty of Law’s Convocation ceremony on June 3, 2016.

U of T Law In Your Neighbourhood: York Region

Did you know there are over 200 U of T Law alumni living and working in York Region?  Please join us at Fraticelli’s on Wednesday, June 29 (7:30-10:00pm) and meet your neighbours! 

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U of T Law In Your Neighbourhood: Oakville

Did you know there are over 100 U of T Law alumni living and working in Oakville?  Please join us at Paradiso on Tuesday, June 21 (7:30pm-10:00pm) and meet your neighbours!  

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The Risks and Rewards of Clinical Legal Education Programs

The International Journal of Clinical Legal Education (IJCLE), published by Northumbria University and the Association for Canadian Clinical Legal Education (ACCLE), are delighted to invite you to our joint 2016 conference, The Risks and Rewards of Clinical Legal Education Programs.  The conference will be held at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, from July 10 - 12, 2016.  

Dates: July 10- 13, 2016

Registration open here on the Eventbrite page.

Have a look: Images from the new Jackman Law Building

Monday, April 18, 2016
Jackman Law Building from Philosopher's Walk

It's as spectacular as it looks--the Jackman Law Building is open to the public, and we wanted to share some recent photos with you.

New Bora Laskin Law Library

During exam time, the stunning and light-filled Torys Hall is reserved solely for law students.

 

New Bora Laskin Law Library - fireplace

Whether by the glass walls, or tucked near the fireplace, students have plenty of study space, with ample tables, and new comfortable chairs for their use. And outlets too, lots of them, for their laptops and tablets. 

 

New Bora Laskin Law Library - study rooms

Another feature that saw much usage during this term were the meeting rooms, where students could collaborate comfortably in a library setting.

 

New Bora Laskin Law Library - entrance

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