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Justin KimDecember 27, 2023
Students’ Law Society Update
November edition Congratulations on making it through another month! As exams are quickly approaching, don’t forget to check out the Students’ Law Society (SLS) study […]
Amy KwongOctober 29, 2023
Grand Moot 2023 Recap
Mooters addressed how artificial intelligence impacts privacy rights and administrative decision-making On Thursday, October 5, this year’s Grand Mooters took to the podium in the […]
Justin KimOctober 29, 2023
Students’ Law Society Update
October edition Congratulations on making it through the second month of the semester! The Students’ Law Society (SLS) would like to provide the following updates: […]
Justin KimOctober 8, 2023
Welcome From the SLS
A note from the President of the Students’ Law Society First, to all the 1Ls, transfer students, and exchange students, welcome to the law school! […]
Meaza DamteApril 3, 2023
Students’ Law Society March Update
Law Ball, advocacy successes, and elections Meaza Damte (3L) is the President of the Students’ Law Society, 2022-23 Student Life and Academic Committee (SLAC) Update […]
Meaza DamteMarch 3, 2023
Students’ Law Society February Update
Highlights of 2023 from your SLS team Meaza Damte (3L) is President of the Students’ Law Society, 2022–23. Student Life and Academic Committee (SLAC) Your […]
Claire BettioDecember 5, 2022
Lights! Camera! More Lights!
The SLS Halloween Party: a wrap on spooky season The late November weather has turned, and the first snow of the season has fallen. For […]
Meaza DamteDecember 5, 2022
Students’ Law Society Update
November edition Congratulations on making it through another month of law school! With exams just around the corner, make sure to check out the Students’ […]
Meaza DamteOctober 31, 2022
Students’ Law Society Update
October’s very own Congratulations on making it through the second month of the semester! The Students’ Law Society (SLS) would like to provide the following […]
Meaza DamteOctober 3, 2022
Welcome From Your SLS Executive Team
Start of semester update from the Students’ Law Society 1Ls, we hope U of T Law has welcomed you with open arms. Upper years, welcome […]
Willem Crispin-FreiMarch 31, 2022
President’s End of Year Update
Outgoing SLS President shares thoughts on the SLS’ successes from the 2021–22 year On behalf of the Students’ Law Society (SLS), I want to offer […]
Annecy PangMarch 31, 2022
SLS Membership Fee Increase Referendum Passes
Membership fee now $30 a semester On February 28, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) announced in SLS Weekly that it had directed the Chief Returning […]
Sabrina MacklaiMarch 31, 2022
2022-2023 SLS Election Results
Many positions remain vacant amidst a quiet election season Many characterize student government roles as thankless jobs. You volunteer many hours, are met with countless […]
Willem Crispin-FreiFebruary 28, 2022
Why You Should Consider Running for the SLS
A chance to create a vision for the post-pandemic law school “Me? Run for SLS? Nope.” That’s what I remember thinking when I saw the […]
Sabrina MacklaiFebruary 28, 2022
The SLS Plays Cupid with Valentine’s Student Match Up
It’s like Cognomos, but for love Ah, Valentine’s Day. For some, it’s a day filled with chocolate, red wine, and cuddles. For others, it’s a […]
Sabrina MacklaiNovember 25, 2021
Graduate Students to Join JD Clubs
SLS proposal would allow graduate students to participate in JD student clubs The Students’ Law Society (SLS) is moving forward with an agreement with the […]
Vivienne SternNovember 25, 2021
SLS Hal-law-week Rundown
Just treats with this year’s Halloween festivities Between October 27 and 28, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) put on “Hal-law-week”, which included seven Halloween-themed events […]
Willem Crispin-FreiSeptember 29, 2021
Start of Semester Update from the SLS
A note from the President of the Students’ Law Society Welcome back to the beginning of another school year! With a return to the Jackman […]
Sabrina MacklaiSeptember 28, 2021
SLS Fall General Election Results
Eight 1Ls join the SLS following a hotly contested election Every September, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) runs their Fall General Election to recruit primarily […]
Ivy XuMay 2, 2021
SLS Petitions the Dean on Rising Tuition
Open letter on tuition receives over 350 signatures of support A school year is incomplete without another round of discussion on the law school’s rising […]
Vivian ChengMay 2, 2021
2021–2022 SLS Election Results
A hotly contested election brings exciting results Despite an entirely virtual 2021 Students’ Law Society (SLS) election season, there was nothing lackluster about the candidates […]
Graham RotenbergOctober 5, 2020
Students’ Law Society Election Results Are In
Students’ Law Society elects 11 new representatives for 2020-21 school year The Students’ Law Society (SLS) added 11 new representatives to its ranks following the […]
Web EditorOctober 5, 2020
Start of Semester Update from the SLS
A note from the President of the Students’ Law Society Congratulations to everyone for making it through the first month of this strange, new world! […]
Editor-in-ChiefNovember 2, 2019
First Faculty Council Discusses Tuition and Budget
On October 2, the law school held its first Faculty Council meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing […]
Alisha LiNovember 2, 2019
SLS Hosts Financial Aid and Tuition Town Hall
Students discuss changes to provincial and law school policies On September 30, 2019, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) held their annual Financial Aid and Tuition […]
Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 27, 2019
SLS Budget Overview
SLS finishes 2018 with a surplus The Students’ Law Society finished the 2018 academic year with a budget surplus, in contrast with 2017 when they […]
Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 27, 2019
SLS Student Experience Townhall
Students express their views on a laptop ban and other areas of concern On January 31, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) held a Student Experience […]
Web EditorNovember 29, 2017
Faculty Council Increases Contribution to Financial Aid, Surprises Students with Winter Intersession
Honghu Wang (1L) Winter Intersession Unveiled Assistant Dean Kerry Rittich unveiled plans to release the Curriculum Committee’s proposal for the Winter Intersession. While […]
Web EditorNovember 29, 2017
Students Give Feedback on Proposed Intersession Ahead of January Vote
Maud Rozee (3L)* On January 17, 2018, Faculty Council will vote on whether to adopt a one- or two-week January intersession term. This upcoming […]
Web EditorOctober 25, 2017
SLS Town Hall Addresses Financial Aid, Debt Relief
Daryna Kutsyna (1L) In preparation for the Dean’s Committee on Financial Aid meeting this month, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) hosted a town hall on […]
Shari NathanSeptember 28, 2017
Does Faculty Council Need a New Constitution?
Shari Nathan (3L) & Aidan Campbell (3L) You may have missed it, but, at the bottom of a UV article from last spring (Faculty Council: […]
Web EditorSeptember 28, 2017
New Student Space Coming to the Basement of Flavelle
Maud Rozee (3L) Deep in the basement of Flavelle, change is brewing. At the first Students’ Law Society (SLS) meeting of the year, SLS representatives […]
Shari NathanOctober 27, 2016
Faculty Council: Priorities, Admissions, the TRC, and the Student Experience
Amani Rauff (2L) and Shari Nathan (2L) The first Faculty Council meeting of the semester took place on October 5. Priorities for the Year Dean […]
Web EditorMarch 22, 2016
SLS Election Debate Recap
Matt Howe (3L) On Monday, March 21, Students’ Law Society (SLS) executive candidates participated in a debate before this week’s election. All executive candidates are […]
Web EditorFebruary 24, 2016
Introduction to U of T Law’s Committees
Matt Howe (3L) et al From the “semesterization” of the curriculum to decisions about financial aid policy, much of the business of the law school […]
Web EditorFebruary 24, 2016
SLS Hosts Town Hall On Tuition and Financial Aid
Matt Howe (3L) On Monday, February 22, the Students’ Law Society (SLS) hosted a town hall meeting on tuition and financial aid. The meeting was […]
Web EditorJanuary 27, 2016
Faculty Affairs: Dean Iacobucci discloses data in response to student requests
Matthew Howe (3L) Dean Iacobucci spent much of the November 25, 2015 Faculty Council meeting responding to student requests for household income information arising from […]
Web EditorOctober 28, 2015
Faculty Affairs: Tuition rises again while SLS stresses accessibility and transparency
Matt Howe (3L) At the October 21 Faculty Council meeting, Dean Ed Iacobucci said he will recommend to the U of T administration that tuition […]
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 […]
Aron NimaniMarch 28, 2014
Letter to the Editor: Hit Me Baby, One More Time
In response to “Stop Right Now, Thank You Very Much“ Dear Anonymous, As both an active member of the Tuition Action Committee, and your elected […]
Web EditorSeptember 25, 2013
What’s the SLS Been Up To? What’s Coming Up Ahead?
Current/What have we done: Over the summer, the SLS added its voice to the concerns regarding the availability of Wills & Estates and communicated the […]
Editor-in-ChiefMarch 20, 2013
UV NEWS SUMMARY: SLS Candidates’ Speeches & Debate
Editor’s Note: The quotes in this article are in some places incomplete, mostly because y’all talk too fast. I apologize for my human frailty. That said, the […]
Web EditorJanuary 30, 2013
SLS Seeks Input on Transition Space, Bora’s Head
Moving into a new apartment can be stressful and complicated by decisions regarding where to place certain furniture or how best to setup your bedroom. […]
Web EditorNovember 28, 2012
Fall 2012 SLS Budget
Dear fellow students, Each year the SLS’s Social Affairs branch allocates your annual student fees towards a variety of student activities. In 2010, the SLS […]
Web EditorOctober 17, 2012
SLS Election Results
The Students’ Law Society has added eleven students to its ranks since the election wrapped up on Tuesday, September 18. The election was held as […]
Web EditorSeptember 12, 2012
SLS 1L Program Audit
The volume of assigned readings in 1L varies so widely across courses and within sections of the same course that the Faculty should establish a […]
Web EditorMarch 27, 2012
The SLS Audit: 2011-12
Dear fellow students, We publish this column in order to keep UTLaw students up to date with SLS money-spending and decision-making. Below is a breakdown […]
Web EditorMarch 27, 2012
J-Nasty Sets the Record Straight
In the last issue of Ultra Vires, the paper took statements made by Associate Dean Alarie and me about the 1L Legal Research & Writing […]
Web EditorMarch 27, 2012
Aaron Rankin Exits
As the year comes to an end, SLS President Aaron Rankin sat down with UV to talk about the highs and lows of his reign […]
Web EditorMarch 27, 2012
An Ode to SLS Elections
Upon every spring term dreary, Upon students worn and weary, Who are neither wild nor wary, About anything anymore; About all that does not matter, […]
Web EditorMarch 27, 2012
Albert Wins Presidency
As the next SLS President, Albert Lin promises to improve service delivery and long-term student benefits. His vision includes creating a comprehensive career advisory directory, […]
Editor-in-ChiefMarch 19, 2012
Online Feature: SLS Presidential Survey
Ultra Vires sent each of the SLS presidential candidates – Matt Brown and Albert Lin – a short questionnaire to get to know them better. […]
Web EditorFebruary 25, 2012
Faculty: LRW feedback “Incredibly positive”
The legal research and writing program for 1Ls wrapped up earlier this month, and according to course evaluations collected by the faculty, the feedback has […]
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