Taylor RodriguesDecember 27, 2023
You asked, we answered: new advice column coming 2024 We are “Jury in a Hurry,” a new monthly general advice column for the law school […]
Taylor RodriguesDecember 27, 2023
Employers take down wage information in response to Competition Act amendments How much are you going to earn during your 2L summer and early legal […]
Olivia SchenkDecember 27, 2023
This year’s Vegan Thanksgiving returned bigger and better There are many reasons why individuals may want to reduce their consumption of animal products. Common reasons […]
Christine WangDecember 27, 2023
Did the film do the franchise justice? Maybe Spoiler-Free Overview As the Faculty of Law’s self-proclaimed Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) connoisseur, it was, of […]
Abbey ButlerDecember 27, 2023
An interview with club members provides insight into beer, friendship, and life It was a crisp autumn evening on Friday, November 17, when the Craft […]
Carson CookDecember 27, 2023
Insights on the legal support for climate action within Canada As members of the 2023-2024 Environmental Rights Student Working Group at the David Asper Centre […]
Emily Sarah HeanDecember 27, 2023
An overview of the latest and greatest news in music November was a busy month for music lovers, especially for those in the GTA. Many […]
Rebekah KimNovember 1, 2023
At least 30 U of T students secured work in New York and Buffalo Each year, a significant number of U of T Law students […]
Sooyeon ParkOctober 30, 2023
At least 149 students hired across law schools At least 149 students secured articling positions at 51 employers participating in this year’s Toronto Articling Recruit, […]
Andrew ParkerOctober 30, 2023
Raising a stein to Munich’s most anticipated festival Lager is the comfort food of cold beer, often reserved for occasions when one desires something familiar […]
Jeremy JingweiOctober 30, 2023
Fantasy hockey sleeper picks Disclaimer: Any reliance you place on the information below is strictly at your own risk. Economic (and emotional) losses suffered while […]
Career Development OfficeOctober 30, 2023
A note of reassurance to 2Ls Dear 2Ls, We were asked by Ultra Vires to write a little something in support of you as we […]
Emily Sarah HeanOctober 30, 2023
A highlight of musical releases from October 2023 October 2023 has been another big month in terms of releases in the music industry, with many […]
Michael ChenOctober 15, 2023
How to make friends when you’re new in town As I reached the three-week mark in my 2L journey at U of T Law, it […]
Emily Sarah HeanOctober 15, 2023
A highlight of musical releases in September 2023 September 2023 saw the release of a number of highly anticipated albums spanning various genres. In fact, […]
Manreet BrarOctober 15, 2023
Miyazaki’s latest film asks How Do You Live? Note: Contains spoilers. On September 7, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opened with Studio Ghibli’s highly […]
Shelby HohmannOctober 15, 2023
This summer’s Donner Fellows share their experiences and advice Background Funded through a donation from the Donner Canadian Foundation, Donner Civic Leadership Fund Fellowships have […]
Vivian LiOctober 15, 2023
Get in loser, we’re going for a little treat. Tired of the Starbucks on Bloor? Try these new alternatives instead: 1. The Oats Kafe (31 […]
Erin LeeOctober 15, 2023
48 U of T Law students are studying abroad this year This year, 48 U of T Law students are on exchange at 13 partner […]
Abbey ButlerOctober 9, 2023
A boozy start to the school year with the Craft Beer Club Note: Do not consume alcohol during class! That’s what Craft Beer Club and […]
Janice FungApril 3, 2023
uOttawa dominates with hometown advantage The Ottawa general recruit concluded at the end of February. This year, 36 employers participated in the recruit, an increase […]
Jeffrey LiuApril 3, 2023
U of T Law students continue to lead the pack The 2023 Toronto 1L recruit resulted in at least 76 students getting hired. Although this […]
Nicolas WilliamsApril 3, 2023
Another year of excellent performances Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot Mooters: Hudson Manning (4L), Gordon Milne (2L), Edmund Nilson (2L), and Max van der Weerd […]
Nicolas WilliamsApril 3, 2023
Students share their thoughts on their mooting experiences this year As this year’s competitive mooting season comes to a close, participants and coaches may reflect […]
Fievel LimApril 3, 2023
Things you may not have known about everyone’s all-time favourite law professor Editor’s Note: Ultra Vires contributed a personalized profile to this year’s law school […]
Melanie VincentApril 3, 2023
Law teams find success once again! What an incredible year! This past academic year, the Faculty of Law Athletics Association (FLAA) organized 22 intramural teams […]
Harry MylesApril 3, 2023
Reports of mold, cockroaches, and other issues in student family housing University Family Housing (UFH) is a cheap, close-to-school option for students with one or […]
Shae RotheryApril 3, 2023
A fresh batch of Zoom Law grads coming soon to a firm near you! The world looked a lot different in the fall of 2019 […]
Amy KwongApril 3, 2023
Dressing for success as a woman in the legal profession In summertime, village cricket is the delight of everyone. Unfortunately for law students, most of […]
Nik KhakharApril 3, 2023
Six takeaways from the case Nik Khakhar (3L) is Editor at the Criminal Law Students’ Association. In January, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) delivered […]
Jacqueline HuangApril 3, 2023
A final review from UV’s resident Follies commentator, circa 2021
Shae RotheryApril 3, 2023
24 volumes and 35 EiCs later… As Harry and I wrap up our tenure as co-Editors-in-Chief, I was inspired to look to the EiCs of […]
Quinn HartwigApril 3, 2023
In Vino Veritas As we head into the final stretch of this semester, we at In Vino Veritas find ourselves feeling “senioritis” at an all-time […]
Andrew ParkerApril 3, 2023
Three breweries to get you through exam season 3 Brewers272 Yonge Street A hop, skip, and jump away from Yonge-Dundas Square, 3 Brewers is conveniently […]
Natasha BurmanMarch 3, 2023
Law students design a technical solution to social media’s fragmented public discourse and underrepresentation of marginalized groups On Saturday, January 21, 70 students from Toronto’s […]
Dominique WightmanMarch 3, 2023
A reflection on John Singleton’s filmography Visionary Black director John Singleton tragically passed away on April 28, 2019. Gone too soon at 51 years old, […]
Paul MohanMarch 3, 2023
A personal reflection on the 32nd annual BLSA National Conference On February 16, Black law students from across the country descended on Halifax for the […]
Claire BettioMarch 3, 2023
A conversation with Sophie Fu (3L), one of Follies’ fearlessly funny leaders Ultra Vires (UV): For readers who are unfamiliar with Law Follies, would you […]
Fatima AamirMarch 3, 2023
Incoming exchange students share their experiences U of T Law students often complain (rightfully so) about the volume of their readings, their unrelenting schedules, and […]
Alex Foulger-FortMarch 3, 2023
These three pubs are worth it at three different price points It’s the Craft Beer Club’s inaugural Ultra Vires column…and we’re here to answer the […]
Lauren TeixeiraMarch 3, 2023
An introduction to the indispensable tool of the criminal bar On behalf of Criminal Law Students’ Association. For most of us, Twitter is in the […]
Luka KnezevicMarch 3, 2023
UV visits our other friendly neighbourhood museum The Gardiner Museum is a ceramics-focused museum located just a three-minute walk from the Faculty of Law. Although […]
Alexia LoumankisMarch 3, 2023
Another year of outstanding student poets Our Annual Poetry Contest is one of the library’s favourite initiatives. We love that it encourages creativity and diversion […]
Taylor RodriguesJanuary 30, 2023
Possession of common “illegal drugs” will soon be legal for adults in most of British Columbia Starting January 31, 2023, it will be legal for […]
Dominique WightmanJanuary 30, 2023
Stick to doing taxes and laundry I love January. There’s nothing better than smugly scoffing at successful and important film critics’ end-of-year lists. It fuels […]
Sawyer PelosoJanuary 30, 2023
In Vino Veritas Grade release can bring about a wide range of emotions depending on the combination of one’s personality and the stage they are […]
Julia AllenJanuary 30, 2023
Miss Chief Eagle Testickle takes us on a journey through time Being Legendary is an installation of new original paintings by Cree artist Kent Monkman. […]
Natasha BurmanJanuary 30, 2023
U of T students discuss their experiences in community legal clinics and where to find opportunities Looking to get involved with a legal clinic this […]
Alisha KrishnaJanuary 30, 2023
Getting to know the Faculty’s new on-location Accessibility Advisor In October 2022, the Faculty announced that we would be joined by an on-location Accessibility Advisor, […]
Shae RotheryJanuary 30, 2023
The pros and cons of studying abroad A few weeks ago, U of T Law’s first batch of outgoing exchange students since the beginning of […]
Caeleb R. GoffJanuary 30, 2023
Sharing lived experience and strategies so you know you are not alone There is something about this time of year—specifically February and March—that I associate […]
Vivienne SternDecember 5, 2022
A call for U of T to help mitigate food insecurity on campus Food insecurity, defined by University of Toronto researchers as the “inadequate or […]
Natasha BurmanDecember 5, 2022
Go for a massage, attend a yoga class, or try out a new fitness activity to de-stress this month! Winding down from the hectic recruitment […]
Jared BarkmanDecember 5, 2022
In Vino Veritas Understandably, you might believe that playing Christmas music in November is a criminal offence, leading one to reconsider their distaste for capital […]
Dominique WightmanDecember 5, 2022
A tale of human connection and a commentary on systemic racism On Monday, November 14, the Law Film Society screened Tom McCarthy’s The Visitor (2007). […]
Amy KwongDecember 5, 2022
After three years, BLACKPINK returns to your area On November 6 and 7, Korean pop (K-pop) girl group BLACKPINK performed at the First Ontario Centre […]
Editor-in-ChiefDecember 5, 2022
The Inclusion Index is the latest causality in a war over equity in the LSO On June 28, 2022, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) […]
Talia WolfeOctober 31, 2022
A compelling tale of two communities, one on each side of Manitoba’s Birdtail River, living drastically different lives Often, the best way to illustrate patterns […]
Claire BettioOctober 31, 2022
Jessie Kussin introduces the various modes of support the On-Location Counselling Program offers to law students U of T Law welcomed Jessie Kussin to the […]
Janice FungOctober 31, 2022
In Vino Veritas With Halloween right around the corner (and 2L recruitment well underway), we are definitely running deep into spooky season. This month, In […]
Luka KnezevicOctober 31, 2022
The sobering statistics behind unhealthy alcohol use in the legal profession and the benefits of going dry for a month Content warning: discussion of substance […]
Rebecca RosenbergOctober 31, 2022
Professor Benjamin Alarie featured on the big screen for U of T Law’s first movie premiere On Thursday, September 29, the U of T Faculty […]
Emily ChuOctober 31, 2022
Even if alt-rock isn’t your thing, give this 1990s classic a spin—you just might feel something Verdict: Buckley’s vocals and lyricism make Grace an alt-rock […]
Harry MylesOctober 31, 2022
A classic slasher film to watch this Halloween Confession time. I am not a fan of horror movies, as in I have mostly avoided all […]
Natasha BurmanOctober 31, 2022
How private practice prepared her to effectively support and mentor law students This semester, we welcome Theresa Chan to the Faculty of Law as the […]
Taylor RodriguesOctober 31, 2022
Bill proposes to encourage non-carceral alternatives for drug offences The Liberal Trudeau government’s Bill C-5 (formerly Bill C-22 in the previous Parliamentary session) is currently […]
Janice FungOctober 31, 2022
The 2023–24 recruit sees a significant increase in the number of participating employers and students hired The Toronto 2023–24 Articling Recruit saw an increase in […]
Jeffrey LiuOctober 31, 2022
Students reflect on their recruit experiences Though Ultra Vires traditionally surveys 2L Toronto recruit experiences, this year we are pleased to publish the results of […]
Yuliya MykhaylychenkoOctober 31, 2022
Advice from the CLSA for aspiring criminal lawyers While much of 1L consists of simply trying to survive the year, students with an eye on […]
Dominique WightmanOctober 3, 2022
A review of Albert Serra’s political thriller, Pacification September 2022 marked the return of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for its 47th edition. From […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 3, 2022
At least 28 U of T students secured work in NYC U of T Law students are no stranger to securing a coveted spot in […]
Claire BettioOctober 3, 2022
A conversation with U of T’s new Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion This semester, we welcome Ada Maxwell-Alleyne into the Faculty of Law as […]
Claire BettioOctober 3, 2022
A glimpse into the Faculty’s exchange program this term and a chat with one of the visiting students Coming back to school after a summer […]
Natasha BurmanOctober 3, 2022
Promoting international justice at the Office of the Prosecutor at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Foti Vito is a 2L student […]
Criminal Law Students’ AssociationOctober 3, 2022
Your update on seminal Supreme Court cases Summer tends to have a muting effect on courts, as the Supreme Court closes for the month of […]
Luka KnezevicOctober 3, 2022
We will miss you Neil! On August 5, Neil Dennis left his role as the Faculty of Law’s Director of Career Development Programs within the […]
Luka KnezevicOctober 3, 2022
Good experience overall, but room for improvement As 1Ls start settling into their doctrinal classes, Ultra Vires asked a few to reflect on their orientation […]
Shae RotheryOctober 3, 2022
Fall 2022 marks the return of outgoing student exchanges at the Faculty After being grounded in Toronto for two academic years, U of T Law […]
Tom RussellOctober 3, 2022
In Vino Veritas School is back in session and so are we! In Vino Veritas (IVV) is the law school’s wine club, and you can […]
Jennifer SunOctober 3, 2022
A guide to navigating the city of neighbourhoods Starting a new life in a brand new city is undoubtedly exciting and nerve-racking. Whether you come […]
Annecy PangMarch 31, 2022
From a desire to help others to working in litigation I barely remember 2019, but two years of a pandemic will do that to you. […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMarch 31, 2022
Highest record of hires to-date with U of T Law retaining top spot The 2022 Toronto 1L recruit was special. According to Ultra Vires recruit […]
Sabrina MacklaiMarch 31, 2022
The kings are dead, long live the queens! For our final article as Editors-in-Chief of Ultra Vires, Volume 23, we sat down with Matt Brown […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
Your guide to brunch in the city Brunch. A quintessential and yet seemingly controversial weekend activity. On the one hand, brunch is a delicious excuse […]
Angela FengMarch 31, 2022
University of Ottawa dominates the recruit At least 47 students secured summer positions through the Ottawa Summer 2022 2L Recruit. University of Ottawa dominated the […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
On the record with the Faculty’s resident pizza enthusiast You may know him for his emails about free coffee in the law school, or perhaps […]
Jacqueline HuangMarch 31, 2022
Follies on the big(ger) screen Law Follies is the law school’s annual comedy show written by a group of generally exhausted law students about the […]
Natasha BurmanMarch 31, 2022
What is a lawyer’s role in the wake of a cyberattack? On March 2, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Law […]
Branden CaveMarch 31, 2022
A key opportunity for student and faculty participation in good governance Recorded Lectures. Hard drive access during open-book exams. Improved mental health supports and considerations. […]
Alexia LoumankisMarch 31, 2022
Excellent submissions made selecting winners difficult We are always impressed by the creativity and quality of submissions for the Bora Laskin Law Library’s annual Poetry […]
Editor-in-ChiefMarch 31, 2022
Additional burdens on marginalized individuals in the criminal justice system Last exam season, University of Toronto law students pleaded with the Faculty to allow students […]
Ryan ShahMarch 31, 2022
The Finale I am writing this edition of Ryan’s Movie Corner with a heavy heart. This is my final semester of law school—meaning that I […]
Taylor RodriguesMarch 31, 2022
The edges of Canada’s harsh drug policy are softening There are currently four drug decriminalization bills in Parliament: the Liberal Government’s Bill C-5, Independent Senator […]
Natasha BurmanMarch 31, 2022
On finding a passion for advising emerging high-growth companies Kirsten Roggeveen is a 4L (JD/MBA) student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. In […]
Tom RussellMarch 31, 2022
In Vino Veritas provides some recommendations for those looking to splurge In one final hurrah before the exam season is upon us, IVV splurged on […]
Angela FengMarch 31, 2022
Students speak out about their experience with this year’s competitive moots As this year’s moots come to a close, we asked students to provide their […]
Jonathan HouMarch 31, 2022
U of T Law students delivered excellent performances This year, the experiences of mooting participants at U of T Law varied. While some moots were […]
Hussein E. E. FawzyMarch 31, 2022
At least 52 students hired across law schools At least fifty-two students secured articling positions in Toronto’s 2022-2023 Articling Recruit. Most hires were from Osgoode […]
Meaza DamteFebruary 28, 2022
Anushay Sheikh applies to the HRTO following dispute with U of T Law The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, but especially for folks […]
Harry MylesFebruary 28, 2022
A seven-month investigation into expenses, budgets, and where all the money actually goes I began researching this article in July 2021. The initial pitch was […]
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