R. Douglas Elliott is a leader in the field of class actions and is well known for his work on landmark constitutional cases including same sex marriage (photo courtesy of Cambridge LLP)

'Indigenous studies has so much to offer – and that should be taken seriously'

Corbiere says she drifted away from her culture as a teenager, but re-engaged when she began learning from Indigenous professors at U of T and studying Anishinaabemowin (photo by Johnny Guatto)

In addition to the 231 JDs who crossed the stage at Convocation Hall, four Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) scholars were conferred their degrees at today's spring ceremony. 

Read more about our newest Graduate Alumni below:

Amitpal C. Singh (JD 2021) has been awarded the 2023-2024 Viscount Bennett Fellowship for graduate legal studies.

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Class of 2023 has recognized Professor Catherine Valcke with the Mewett Teaching Award, presented annually to a faculty member for excellence in teaching.

How is Indigenous sovereignty and justice fundamental to climate change policy and action?

The fourth episode of the University of Toronto’s five-part video series, Sustainable Future - Challenge Accepted!, explores the climate justice work of Indigenous researchers at the university, the challenges they face and how they are leading change.

The University of Toronto is committed to implementing the 40 recommendations for addressing anti-Asian racism on campus issued in the final report by U of T’s Anti-Asian Racism Working Group.