September 29, 2022
Dear Readers,
We’re back! To the 1Ls, welcome to our hallowed halls, and to the upper-years, we hope you had a restful summer!
Ch-ch-changes! Boy, what a start to the year! It’s only been a month, but we’ve already had many changes come to the Faculty. First, and most obvious, classes are back in-person and without masks for the first time in two years. The law school’s revolving door seems to be working overtime—our heads are still spinning after a myriad of new hires and departures at the Faculty. Exchange is back, with many of our JD students studying abroad (Shae is ruling over Ultra Vires (UV) from Dublin) and several international students joining us in Toronto this term. On top of all that, we have to adjust to eventually seeing a new face on our loonies and toonies.
We aren’t immune to change either. Our loyal readers likely noticed the well-deserved and long-overdue facelift on our front page—just wait until you see our website! Throughout the year, you can count on us for hot takes, deep dives, and a sense of humour that only a law student could truly appreciate.
In this issue, you’ll find an update on this year’s instalment of the never-ending 1L curriculum revamp, an exit interview with Neil Dennis, New York 2L Recruit numbers, an all-encompassing guide to Toronto (handy map included!), two-cents on the new tuition differential for out-of-province students, and of course, thoughts and comments on Cognomos.
As always, if you have any comments, are looking for ways to get involved with UV, or just want to say hi, you can reach us at editor@ultravires.ca.
Best of luck with the start of term, and thanks for reading!
Harry Myles & Shae Rothery
Co-Editors-in-Chief, Ultra Vires Vol. 24