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Paloma van GrollMarch 29, 2015
Well, that was fast.
Paloma van Groll (3L) and David Gruber (3L) And we’re reminded yet again how easily we can let a school year pass, without learning a […]
Aron NimaniFebruary 25, 2015
Dear Sirs: You’ve Taken All Our Money, Now Kindly Fuck Off
By David Gruber (3L) The debate about tuition and debt has been had, and—from the perspective of the righteous—lost. Tuition for a three year degree […]
Paloma van GrollJanuary 29, 2015
Let’s Hear It
By David Gruber and Paloma van Groll Every year around this time students interrupt their rampant careerism to undertake more noble endeavours. The Promise Auction, […]
Paloma van GrollNovember 27, 2014
Letter from the Editors
It’s that time of year again. No, not the time for friends and family and taking a moment to reflect on the important things in […]
Paloma van GrollSeptember 24, 2014
Editor’s Letter
Paloma Van Groll (3L) & David Gruber (3L) The law school is operating out of borrowed space for yet another year. Construction of the new […]
Aron NimaniApril 13, 2014
University Ignores SLS’ Nominations to Dean Advisory Committee
Students say their input is not being taken seriously The University of Toronto announced the composition of its Advisory Committee for the Appointment of the […]
Web EditorMarch 26, 2014
Contempt of Course: The business of law school is school
The thrashing of our institution began almost by accident. Following a turbulent period under the leadership of Bob Rae, Ontario swung to the right, as […]
Web EditorFebruary 26, 2014
Contempt of Course: Diversity or Diversion?
Henry Ford—himself a certified bigot—famously quipped that his customers could order cars in any colour they liked as long as that colour was black. For […]
Web EditorFebruary 26, 2014
Students Outraged over Faculty Blog Post
Earlier this month student outrage erupted over a Faculty of Law blog post that featured a map of where current students are living in Toronto. […]
Web EditorFebruary 26, 2014
Will the 1Ls Get to See the New Building?
City Council passed a motion approving the University of Toronto’s request for a tree removal permit on Wednesday, February 19. The permit, which allows the […]
Web EditorJanuary 29, 2014
Contempt of Course: Why Lawyers Are Such Bad Writers
Faithful counsel-in-waiting may be taken aback by the title of this week’s column. After all, isn’t the written word the essential tool with which the […]
Web EditorJanuary 29, 2014
Human Rights Program Brings Justice to Developing World
Student volunteers with the Global Human Rights Law Program (GLHRLP) returned home to cheers and high praise Sunday after solving a major international legal crisis. […]
Web EditorNovember 27, 2013
Contempt of Course: Disband the Health and Wellness Committee!
Has anyone else noticed the odd way the Dean’s Office and CDO have been signing off their emails lately? “You are not alone.” “You may […]
Web EditorNovember 27, 2013
Point/Counterpoint: Is Movember a Stupid Waste of Time?
Point David Gruber (2L) At best, “awareness” is but the first of many steps towards solving a complex problem. But its import has been taken […]
Web EditorNovember 27, 2013
The Average Law Student
The results of our annual OCI Survey don’t only provided some insights into the recruitment process, they also give us a picture of you, the […]
Web EditorOctober 30, 2013
Justice Binnie Visits the Faculty of Law
Former Supreme Court Justice Ian Binnie visited the Faculty of Law on Wednesday, October 23rd, where he spoke to a group of students and faculty […]
Web EditorOctober 30, 2013
Contempt of Course: Return to Reading Law
“Law school is where you learn the theory of law; articling is where you learn the practice of law.” Or so explained a thoughtful professor […]
Web EditorOctober 30, 2013
What your cover letter would look like if you weren’t a big filthy liar
Dear Ms.* Jesse Alex Taylor, I am a decidedly average student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, and I am very interested in […]
Web EditorSeptember 25, 2013
Intra Vires Research Tools
A new website that generates McGill Guide-correct legal citations could spare law students a good deal of time and frustration. The service, which is currently […]
Web EditorSeptember 25, 2013
Contempt of Course: Among the Vaunted
As part of this year’s inaugural issue, I’m pleased to introduce what I hope will become a regular column in your law school paper. Contempt […]
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