Diversions

Taylor RodriguesJanuary 1, 2024

Employer Dinner Policy Tier List

Where does your employer rank? Un-fun fact: lawyers, articling students, and law students, like some other professions, are not entitled to most of the basic […]

Emma DaviesDecember 29, 2023

Interview with a Bed Bug

No, not a ladybug This past October, every law student at the University of Toronto received a shocking email: exactly one (1) bed bug was […]

Sara EsayasDecember 29, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: Dancing on your Day Off!

Songs to unwind to: with friends, or on your own! This playlist is what you put on when you’ve submitted all your final assignments or […]

Jeremy JingweiDecember 29, 2023

A Fantasy Football Column

How to come last in fantasy football Disclaimer: Any reliance you place on the information below is strictly at your own risk. Economic (and emotional) […]

Amy KwongDecember 29, 2023

Tort or No Tort?

The return of a classic column I walk into the Atrium only to see couples cuddling on the sofas and being happy in full daylight. […]

Fievel LimDecember 29, 2023

Totally Real Exam Questions (Taylor’s Version)

Getting ready to go back to December Evidence Law Over dinner and a glass of wine, Taylor’s good friend, Este, tells her that she suspects […]

Christine WangDecember 29, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from an anxious and buggy Faculty of Law SNAILS Infestation is out—BEDBUGS are in Good news! There have been no recent reports […]

Brianna RoweNovember 1, 2023

Horror Movies Are a Ghoul’s Best Friend

Horror movie recommendations for the season It’s that time of year again: the stores that have been empty all year suddenly have storefronts, and the […]

Rachael GregorisNovember 1, 2023

Comic Strip

Vivian LiNovember 1, 2023

A Statistical Analysis of Soju Flavours

Trying every flavour so you don’t have to (you’re welcome!) Abstract Among the pantheon of traditional alcoholic beverages that hail from the Korean peninsula, soju […]

Taylor RodriguesNovember 1, 2023

Last Minute Ha-Law-ween Costume Ideas

13 easy law-inspired Halloween Costumes Halloween is days away, and you still don’t have a costume? Have no fear, Ultra Vires is back with its […]

Manreet BrarNovember 1, 2023

Advice Column: The Saucy Intruder

By: Saucy Intruder Saucy Intruder is an advice column for law students by law students. If you need advice, please direct your questions to [email protected]. […]

Shelby HohmannNovember 1, 2023

The Tribe Has Spoken: You Should Watch Survivor

An effort to get others to adopt my preferred method of escapism Considering the people in my life seem to be getting a bit sick […]

Sara EsayasNovember 1, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: It’s Fall, Folks!

Acoustic tracks for when fall weather calls for cozy vibes It’s finally fall, folks! As temperatures start to drop, so too does the BPM for […]

Fievel LimNovember 1, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a spooky and cold Faculty of Law Professors deeply disappointed that 2Ls did not want to come to class during OCIs […]

Sara EsayasOctober 26, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: One Last Week of Summer! #2

Instant mood boosters to remind you of how great life is when the sun is shining My name is Sara, and I will be the […]

Emily Sarah HeanOctober 17, 2023

U of T’s Scurry of Squirrels

An introduction to all of the squirrels who live on campus Author’s Note: As the squirrels do not speak English (as far as I know—if […]

Vivian LiOctober 17, 2023

Law School Bingo

Yet another reason to be distracted in class Someone asks ≥3 questions The person on call is unprepared Someone is >10 mins late Tech problems  […]

Rachael GregorisOctober 17, 2023

Welcome, 1Ls!

Choose your starting class

Fievel LimOctober 17, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a hot and spicy Faculty of Law Empty halls breathe new light into Faculty of Law You may have noticed more […]

Ronan MallovyApril 3, 2023

The Ultra Vires Crossword

“Close-Up Magic” Play online here. Note: Hold down the Shift key to enter multiple characters for rebus answers. Clues Across1 Container for 41-Down6 Illmatic rapper9 Cynical14 […]

Sabrina MacklaiApril 3, 2023

U of T Law Forces Graduating Students to Commit Crimes Against Fashion

Who decided pink and white fur was a good look? Graduating students have a lot to look forward to: astronomical licensing fees, repayment of student […]

Emily ChuApril 3, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: Hidden Gems

Songs under a million plays Settle in because the final playlist of the year is here! Rather than some study tunes, I’m providing you with […]

Alisha KrishnaApril 3, 2023

Interview with a Ghost

All he wanted was appreciation… and a doughnut Alisha Krishna (3L) is U of T Law’s Resident Paranormal Negotiator. From the moment I walked into […]

Luka KnezevicApril 3, 2023

Graduating 3L Wondering When Law School Starts Being Fun

Still holding out hope for a jam-packed April An anonymous third-year student recently confessed to Ultra Vires that they are still waiting for law school […]

Saucy IntruderApril 3, 2023

Advice Column: The Saucy Intruder Is Back

Hello Saucy, I’m going broke. Apart from paying too much for tuition, my boyfriend and I pay too much for rent, groceries, and commuting. Any […]

Fievel LimApril 3, 2023

A Totally Real Exam Question

Extra practice before you enter this exam season It’s spring again and the sun is (starting to) shine down on Jackman Hall. Remember to take […]

Rebekah KimApril 3, 2023

Puzzle Challenge

Try solving this whether you’re studying hard or hardly studying! Exam season is upon us. Here is a puzzle challenge for you to tackle while […]

Fievel LimApril 3, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a bleakly wintery Faculty of Law March Madness as children overrun the law school Students were surprised to find youngsters all […]

Naomi ChernosApril 3, 2023

Senior Superlatives: Law School Edition

The who’s who of the Class of 2023 For as long as there has been a written record, law students at U of T have […]

Noam Epstein RothMarch 3, 2023

The Ultra Vires Crossword

Flowers Across 1. One might be hitched RIDE 5. Exploits USES 9. Prolonged unconscious states COMAS 14. Genesis location EDEN 15. Idina Menzel’s big break […]

Amy KwongMarch 3, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a sleep-deprived Faculty of Law Despite cost increases for coffee, survey shows no decrease in overall student body caffeine levels On […]

Emily ChuMarch 3, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: ENERGY

I don’t know about you, but I need a pick-me-up this time of year. That’s why this playlist is filled with bangers only. It provides […]

Ultra Vires Editorial BoardMarch 3, 2023

The Ultra Vires Cartoon Caption Contest

Congratulations to Sarah Grech (1L) for a fantastic caption!

Luka KnezevicMarch 3, 2023

U of T Law Considering Releasing Students’ Grades Only After They Graduate

Secret documents show plan to withhold students’ grades as long as possible A source close to the Faculty of Law Records Office has provided Ultra […]

Web EditorMarch 3, 2023

Letter from the DLS Raccoon

S. J. MartinMarch 3, 2023

Panic! At The City Hall

Mayor John Tory takes a crack at Rob Ford’s scandalous legacy  On Friday, February 10, Toronto Mayor John Tory publicly admitted to having an affair […]

Luka KnezevicMarch 3, 2023

Are Kent Roach and Stephen Waddams Long-Lost Brothers? THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU!

You won’t BELIEVE what UV has uncovered! No, they aren’t brothers. They just happen to teach at the same law school. Surprised?

Amy KwongJanuary 30, 2023

Historical Grade Release Dates and Times

It’s a waiting game Every semester, a few weeks after the exam season, the law school starts buzzing with The Question. The questioning starts shyly, […]

Fievel LimJanuary 30, 2023

The Sorting Hat Comes to the Faculty of Law

Which House do your beloved professors belong to? Ravenclaw Of course, it is unsurprising that U of T professors would end up here, known as […]

Amy KwongJanuary 30, 2023

Local Student’s U of T Account, Unprotected by Duo, Hacked

Absolutely nothing of value stolen Members of the law school community were shocked to hear that a student’s U of T account was hacked earlier […]

ChatGPTJanuary 30, 2023

Point/Counterpoint

ChatGPT on whether you should go to law school Point: You should go to law school Going to law school can be a rewarding and […]

Amy KwongJanuary 30, 2023

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a creepy crawly law school Admin to schedule classes on all future statutory holidays  After not hearing a single negative critique […]

Amy KwongJanuary 30, 2023

How to Plan a Valentine’s Day Date

Study room for two? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes the annual panic over planning a special date for you […]

Alyssa WongJanuary 30, 2023

2023 New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year again, friends It’s a new year and theoretically, I should be on my way to becoming a new me. Unfortunately, […]

Emily ChuJanuary 30, 2023

Ultra Vires Presents: Blush

The official workday playlist for Cupid, Venus & Eros LLP Second semester has started, so let’s make it a sweet one. Love is in the […]

Naomi ChernosJanuary 30, 2023

The Definitive Assessment of Law School Study Spaces

Find the perfect new spot to lose your mind this semester Can’t stand to look at your favourite study space after fall term? Have no […]

Ronan MallovyJanuary 26, 2023

The Ultra Vires Crossword

“Date Night Movies” Across 1 Cynical JADED 6 Breeding stallion STUD 10 Design detail, for short SPEC 14 Kalamata or Castelvetrano OLIVE 15 Animal rights […]

Ultra Vires Editorial BoardJanuary 26, 2023

The Ultra Vires Cartoon Caption Contest

If The New Yorker can run a cartoon caption contest, so can Ultra Vires! Submit your caption for a chance to be published in our […]

Emma TangDecember 5, 2022

You Are What You Cook

Exploring a hobby outside of law school A famous proverb says you are what you eat. Is it also true that you are what you […]

Claire BettioDecember 5, 2022

10 Things to Do with Your Copy of UV After You’ve Read It

Take one! Take another! The possibilities are endless It’s a Thursday, late in the month. You’ve just left Evidence Law. Thank God class is over—you […]

Amy KwongDecember 5, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a stressed-out Faculty of Law Intra Vires declares victory over SNAILS  With the recently posted signs outside of the library’s group […]

Lauren Di FeliceDecember 5, 2022

Room Booking Roundup

This semester’s best study room booking names Students studying in the Bora Laskin Law Library get progressively more unhinged as the semester goes on, and […]

Fievel LimDecember 5, 2022

Totally Real Exam Questions

Getting ready for HH season Yes indeed, it’s that time of year again, but fret not! Ultra Vires is once again here to provide you […]

Emily ChuDecember 5, 2022

Ultra Vires Presents: Library Lockdown

Mellow tunes for long nights at Bora Laskin Reading week is over, and the sense of impending doom grows near. Fear not! Chaining yourself to […]

Sabrina MacklaiDecember 5, 2022

Let the Stars Decide Your Career

Using horoscopes to dictate your life path is only somewhat more arbitrary than the recruit As we wrap up yet another recruiting season, many students […]

Ronan MallovyDecember 5, 2022

The Ultra Vires Crossword

“Keep the Doctrines Away” December is on the horizon and exams loom! Hopefully this puzzle’s longest answers will help you with your study prep. Across […]

Vivian LiOctober 31, 2022

The Ultimate Law Firm Tier List

OCI decision fatigue? Pick your future firm based on the only metric that matters: how cool is the room they sponsor? Grade: A+   Let’s be […]

Fievel LimOctober 31, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a fall-themed Faculty of Law  Fall decor brightens up free coffee and tea New fall-themed decor at the coffee and tea […]

Ronan MallovyOctober 31, 2022

The Ultra Vires Crossword

“Not So Haunted” Across 1 Mollusk CLAM 5 Pub game DARTS 10 Animal form assumed by Zeus to seduce 32-Down SWAN 14 Politician’s assistant AIDE […]

Amy KwongOctober 31, 2022

Spooky Stories From Jackman Hall

Something wicked this way comes I. Night falls at the law school. You must have fallen asleep in the Fishbowl. You feel the hairs on […]

Emily ChuOctober 31, 2022

Ultra Vires Presents: It’s Hallow’s Meme

This October, we recommend you costume plan to this set of spooky songs Ladies, gentlemen, ghouls and ghosts—it’s spooky season. Get ready for one of […]

Amy KwongOctober 31, 2022

Animals in the Law School

It’s a zoo out there Ultra Vires has been investigating recent reports of strange animal sightings at the law school. After weeks of careful observation, […]

Luka KnezevicOctober 31, 2022

Ultra Vires Defends Policy Against Hiring People With the Name Raymond

Spokesperson claims it’s not discrimination, it’s safety Despite what the beloved ‘90s sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond would have you think, it seems there is some […]

Taylor RodriguesOctober 31, 2022

Last Minute Legal Halloween Costumes

Easy ideas if you’re in a pinch Halloween is days away, and you still don’t have a costume? Have no fear, Ultra Vires (UV) is […]

Emily ChuOctober 3, 2022

Ultra Vires Presents: Sun Goes Down

Those long summer nights may be gone, but the party continues Put your sunglasses away and get those pens out—it’s back to school! With the […]

Ronan MallovyOctober 3, 2022

The Ultra Vires Crossword

“How Do You Like Them?” Across 1 Singer Amos5 Mole8 Vessel operated by Carnival or Royal Caribbean14 Shortly, poetically15 Org. stereotypically run by NIMBYs16 Jumpsuit […]

Jennifer SunOctober 3, 2022

Some Things Never Change

Fievel LimOctober 3, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a fully in-person Faculty of Law Breaking news: the Queen is alive and well Students were shocked to hear of the […]

Amy KwongOctober 3, 2022

Law School to Replace Cognomos Algorithm With DALL-E Neural Network in 2023

Surprise upcoming changes for course selection Last week, the administration announced that Cognomos will be retired for student course matching in the 2023–24 school year. […]

Alyssa WongOctober 3, 2022

Quiz: How Much of a Keener Are You?

Take this quiz and find out!

Editor-in-ChiefOctober 3, 2022

Positive Correlation Found Between Academic Performance and Buzzfeed Quiz Completion

More quizzes equals higher grades Early results of a multi-year study by the University of Toronto Faculty of Law revealed a strong positive correlation between […]

Luka KnezevicOctober 3, 2022

Fraudsters’ Law Society Demands More Robust Icebreakers

Current icebreakers not enough for true friendship The President of the Fraudsters’ Law Society (FLS; pronounced fuːlz) offered words of criticism this past week in […]

Harry MylesMarch 31, 2022

Another Conversation with @BoraLaskinsHead

UV catches up with the esteemed Supreme Court Justice’s bust For this year’s Promise Auction, Ultra Vires auctioned off an interview and headshot to be […]

Ronan MallovyMarch 31, 2022

The Ultra Vires Crossword

ACROSS 1. Nonsense art movement 5. Animal often used as a diplomatic gift 10. Tennis great Arthur 14. Plow team 15. Heron 16. One might […]

Harry MylesMarch 31, 2022

The Best Study Room Booking Names

Study room booking names: a mosaic of the law school experience Finals season is approaching and you know what that means: study room bookings! While […]

Jennifer SunMarch 31, 2022

Year in Summary

Erica BerryMarch 31, 2022

UV Presents: Summertime Feels

It’s time to manifest those oh so sweet summer days There may still be a strong chance of snow and the temperature is just barely […]

Harry MylesMarch 31, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news one last time for this school year Lost Airpods curse continues to plague the Faculty It seems like not a week goes […]

Amy KwongMarch 31, 2022

Wordle Spin-Offs, Ranked by How Feasible They Are to Do in Class

You’ve already done the daily Wordle during your morning commute, so what now? Dordle, Quordle, Octordle Classic, comforting, simple. These spin-offs are simply multiple Wordle […]

Jeffrey LiuMarch 31, 2022

The Law Student Workout Routine

A exercise plan you can actually stick to With the spring exam period quickly approaching, you’d be forgiven for straying from the exercise routine you […]

Fievel LimMarch 31, 2022

Totally Real Exam Questions

HH not guaranteed Well everyone, it’s that season again. No, not spring—it’s exam season! I know I will be drowning in my own summaries and […]

Elise BurgertMarch 31, 2022

So You Have Exactly Five KN95s—Now What?

You’re not getting more, so here are tips to make the most of them Early in March, the administration made the decision to provide each […]

Kyle MacDonaldMarch 31, 2022

Justice for Geese

Law school admin on their policy not to feed the geese lnlkn This article is no different than the many articles in Ultra Vires meant […]

Harry MylesFebruary 28, 2022

The Ultra Vires Crossword

ACROSS 5. Law school clinic known for constitutional advocacy, informally 8. A professor who moonlights as a Jeopardy champion 9. A popular upper-year course, slangily […]

Harry MylesFebruary 28, 2022

Pick Up Lines for Your Law School Crush

Law-themed pick up lines sure to melt any law student’s heart Even though Valentine’s Day has come and gone, it’s not too late to shoot […]

Fievel LimFebruary 28, 2022

Law Love Poetry

Haikus, limericks, and more for the law student Love Poems Roses are red,Violets are blue,You’re here in the law library,Can I study with you? HHs […]

Paul MohanFebruary 28, 2022

Introduction to Oral (Hygiene) Advocacy

“For educational purposes only” The following is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. For any questions, please see your […]

Harry MylesFebruary 28, 2022

Ultra Vires Presents: Spring is in the Air

Some songs to get you in the mood for spring Ok, spring might not actually be in the air given how it’s still freezing and […]

Harry MylesFebruary 28, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news from a partially-reopened Faculty of Law Five-letter word guessing game momentarily distracts the country from the deterioration of our society  Amidst occupying […]

Harry MylesJanuary 26, 2022

Things I Didn’t Have On My 2021 Bingo Card

Déjà-vu all over again UV presents “Things I Didn’t Have On My 2021 Bingo Card,” the unexpected sequel (sigh) to last year’s hit article, “Things […]

Sabrina MacklaiJanuary 26, 2022

New Year, New You?

First mercury retrograde of 2022 shows no mercy The start of a new year and new semester is no joke. Add on recruiting season, clerkship […]

Harry MylesJanuary 26, 2022

Intra Vires

Totally real news from the Zoom School of Law Welcome back to the Zoom School of Law  In an unfortunate turn of events, the Faculty […]

Harry MylesJanuary 26, 2022

Ultra Vires Presents: A Love Story

The highs and lows of love, in a playlist  For this issue’s playlist, the UV Playlist Committee prepared a collection of songs that tell the […]

Harry MylesNovember 25, 2021

Seven Friends Personality Quiz

Which friend are you? As you know, there are seven distinct personality types in every friend group. If you don’t know which one you are, […]

Sabrina MacklaiNovember 25, 2021

Totally Real Exam Questions

HH not guaranteed Exam season is fast approaching. Once you’re done polishing your maps and outlines, make sure you try some of our totally real […]

Harry MylesNovember 25, 2021

Intra Vires

Totally real news from the Faculty of Law Week 2,056 of Goodmans LLP Café Closure  The beloved Goodmans LLP Café has now been closed for […]

Harry MylesNovember 25, 2021

UV Presents: ‘Tis the Damn Season

A playlist for those wintery days  We’ve made it to exams which means we’ve also made it to winter and the holidays! Enjoy this season […]

Shae RotheryOctober 28, 2021

OCI Bingo: Virtual Recruit Edition

OCIs for the year have come and gone, and now all we have left are memories. Let’s put those memories (good and bad) toward something […]

Tom RussellOctober 28, 2021

Top 10 OCI Disaster Moments

Therapy will not be cheap after these catastrophes With OCIs finished and in-firms around the corner, Ultra Vires wanted to imagine some worst-case scenarios for […]

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