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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 […]
Editor-in-ChiefApril 3, 2023
Letter from the Editors
March 30, 2023 Dear Readers, Well, folks, that’s a wrap. For the last time this year (!!!), in this issue, you’ll find all the tea […]
Harry MylesApril 3, 2023
The Cost of Affordable University Housing
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 […]
Editor-in-ChiefMarch 3, 2023
Letter from the Editors
February 28, 2023 Dear Readers, You made it! Reading week has come and gone, and we are at the halfway point of the term—only two […]
Editor-in-ChiefJanuary 30, 2023
Letter from the Editors
January 26, 2023 Dear Readers, Welcome back, folks! We hope you all had a restful break and managed to recover from New Year’s Eve in […]
Claire BettioJanuary 30, 2023
Ultra Vires Presents: Rom-Coms That We Love
Romantic comedies to get you through the winter blues We are now deep into January and it feels like this winter has been especially bleak—I […]
Editor-in-ChiefDecember 5, 2022
Letter from the Editors
December 1, 2022 Dear Readers, The 2022 instalment of UV’s highly anticipated annual recruit special is finally here! After yet another hectic recruit season, we’ve […]
Editor-in-ChiefDecember 5, 2022
The Fate of the LSO Inclusion Index
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) […]
Harry MylesDecember 5, 2022
On the Annual Recruit Special
Another recruit comes and goes For the last 24 years, Ultra Vires (UV) has reported on the annual Toronto recruit for 2L summer student positions. […]
Editor-in-ChiefOctober 31, 2022
Letter from the Editors
October 27, 2022 Dear Readers, Boo! Spooky season is upon us, and it’s time to pull those dusty costumes out of the closet once again […]
Harry MylesOctober 31, 2022
“You Could Not Help Being in Awe of Her”
The law community mourns the loss of Professor Karen Knop who tragically passed away on September 26, 2022 Professor Karen Knop passed away on September […]
Harry MylesOctober 31, 2022
Film Review: Scream (1996)
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 […]
Editor-in-ChiefOctober 3, 2022
Letter from the Editors
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 […]
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 […]
Harry MylesMarch 31, 2022
Accommodations at the Faculty of Law: the Student Perspective
A collection of student experiences with Accessibility Services and the Faculty’s accommodations process Access to sufficient accommodations has been a major issue at the Faculty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 MylesFebruary 28, 2022
A Journey Inside the Faculty of Law’s Budget
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Harry MylesNovember 25, 2021
Why I Did Not Participate in the 2L Recruit
Pursuing public interest work amidst corporate pressures As you can probably guess from the title of this article, I did not participate in the 2L […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
University Holds Final UMLAP Consultation Town Hall
Recap of the final town hall for students to provide feedback about the mandated leave of absence policy On October 5, 2021, the University of […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
Intra Vires
Totally real news from inside the law school SLS Enacts New “Scandal-Free” Policy Following a tumultuous few weeks for the SLS, the student government has […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
A 2021 Fall Starter Pack
Everything you need to have the perfect fall There is a slight chill in the air and the leaves have begun to change which means […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
A Guide to the Best Halloween Party
How to throw the spookiest party this Halloween A few tips for throwing a great Halloween party (while abiding by all the COVID-19 guidelines). The […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
Ultra Vires Presents: A Spooktacular Playlist
A playlist for all you goblins and ghouls Boo! The UV Playlist Committee has curated another selection of songs for this issue! Enjoy some truly […]
Harry MylesOctober 28, 2021
Ultra Vires Presents: Autumn Vibes
A playlist for pumpkin-picking, sweater-wearing, and pumpkin-spice-latte-sipping To go along with the “Fall Starter Pack” in this issue, the UV Playlist Committee has made an […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Film Review: Taking on TIFF
A few reviews from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival The red carpet has been rolled up and the celebrities have left town for another […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Why Students Should Care About the University Mandated Leave of Absence Policy
UMLAP is up for review next year and consultations are now open to hear feedback from students Content Warning: discussion of suicide and mental illness […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
What Not to Say at Your First Post-Vaccine Party
Some helpful advice as we all re-learn how to socialize Ok, you’ve made it. You’re at your first post-vaccine party (while still abiding by all […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Intra Vires
Totally real news from another pandemic semester at the Faculty of Law Jackman Lecture Halls Immune to COVID-19 It’s a scientific miracle! It appears as […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Parks: Choose Your Destination
An in-depth guide to the parks of Toronto, written by seasoned park-sitters Get your picnic blankets ready! As an accompaniment to our article in this […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Ultra Vires Presents: Back to School (COVID permitting)
It’s back-to-school time and Ultra Vires is here with a playlist to capture both the highs and lows of yet another COVID school year. Featuring […]
Harry MylesSeptember 29, 2021
Toronto 101: An Introduction to Urban Living in the 6ix
Your guide to the city we call home Welcome back to the centre of the universe for all those returning to our wonderful city! For […]
Vivian ChengMay 17, 2021
Criticisms over the Cromwell Report Erupt with CAUT Censuring U of T
End of term brings censure, resignations, and concerns from staff and students CAUT Censures U of T On April 22, the Canadian Association of University […]
Harry MylesMay 2, 2021
“What’s on TV?”: Faculty and Staff Edition
Ever wondered what was your professor’s favourite law movie? Well, look no further! As law students, we have all engaged with our fair share of […]
Harry MylesMay 2, 2021
Diversions Presents: A Practice Hypothetical
Ultra Vires has taken the liberty to write a practice hypothetical to help you prep for exams! It seems like every professor has decided to […]
Harry MylesMay 2, 2021
Ultra Vires Presents: A Work in Progress
A study playlist to get you through this exam season We’re in the final stretch of this pandemic Zoom year of law. All we have […]
Harry MylesMarch 5, 2021
Trying to Date in a Pandemic
How to navigate the pandemic dating landscape from someone who has yet to go on a date in a pandemic Yes, Valentine’s Day has come […]
Harry MylesMarch 5, 2021
Pandemic Dating Red Flags
Here are a few red flags you should watch out for as you attempt to date in these chaotic times The pandemic has been happening […]
Harry MylesMarch 4, 2021
Baking with Professor Ripstein
Professor Ripstein shares his recipes for sourdough and challah Professor Arthur Ripstein, a beloved educator, is not only an expert at torts but also an […]
Harry MylesFebruary 13, 2021
A COVID Love Story
With contributions from Erica Berry (1L), Shae Rothery (1L), and Mishail Adeel (1L). It’s that time of year again and love is in the air. […]
Harry MylesJanuary 27, 2021
The Most Popular Google Searches by Law Students in 2020
When you’re lost and confused, Google always has an answer 2020 was a pretty rough year and we all experienced some moments of utter confusion […]
Harry MylesJanuary 27, 2021
Diversions Presents: 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
A series of New Year’s Resolutions that are perfect for the “unique” world we’re living in We made it! We survived one of the worst […]
Harry MylesJanuary 27, 2021
Things I Didn’t Have On My 2020 Bingo Card: Law Student Edition
2020 was a wild year. Here are the things we never expected to happen.
Harry MylesNovember 27, 2020
‘Twas the Night Before Exams
A wholesome poem for this exam season ‘Twas the night before exams, when all through Flavelle, Not a student was sleeping, not even a 1L. […]
Harry MylesNovember 27, 2020
What to Watch: The Best Reality Dating Shows for This Winter
Make it through the winter with the power of love, loss, and drama With exams approaching, the start of our six-month winter, and a looming […]
Harry MylesNovember 27, 2020
A Recap of the 2020 U.S. Election
As told through the five stages of President Trump’s grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. November 3 has come and gone, and now we […]
Harry MylesOctober 30, 2020
The Most Spooktacular Zoom Backgrounds for All You Goblins and Ghouls
Some truly terrifying Zoom backgrounds to bring that Halloween spirit to your next lecture Even though Halloween is going to look quite different this year, […]
Harry MylesOctober 30, 2020
Halloween Costumes for 2020, the Spookiest Year of Them All
A traditional Halloween may be a tad tricky in the midst of a pandemic, but you can still dress up and capture that Spooky Spirit! […]
Harry MylesOctober 5, 2020
The 1L Pandemic Experience
Masks and parks and Zoom, oh my! On November 1, 2019, I, along with thousands of others, submitted my application to U of T Law. […]
Harry MylesSeptember 21, 2020
Back to School: COVID Edition Playlist
Will we make it through? Who knows. But in the meantime, at least you have some sweet tunes for these Pandemic Days we’re living. To […]
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