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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 […]
Shae RotheryApril 3, 2023
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Personal Statements from the Class of 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 […]
Shae RotheryApril 3, 2023
UV Editors-in-Chief: Where Are They Now?
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 […]
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 […]
Shae RotheryJanuary 30, 2023
Should You Stay or Should You Go?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shae RotheryOctober 31, 2022
Surviving the Toronto 2L Recruit
Unsolicited advice from a 3L Recruit season is here and in full swing! The 2023 Toronto Summer Student Recruitment process, regulated by the Law Society […]
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 […]
Shae RotheryOctober 3, 2022
U of T Law Goes Global!
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 […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
Brunch For Days!
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 […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
“I have eaten a lot of pizza.”
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 […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
LSO Postpones March 2022 Licensing Examinations
Recent exam leak leaves some licensing candidates in limbo After graduating law school, only two things stand in the way of practicing law independently in […]
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 […]
Kaitlyn NelsonFebruary 28, 2022
Treat Yo’ Self
Our favourite sweet and savoury treats in the city It’s been a long winter. We think that you deserve a little treat for opening up […]
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 […]
Lauren PaparousisJanuary 26, 2022
We’ve Got Beef
Toronto’s actual best hamburgers Before the holidays, we stumbled upon Obiter Dicta’s review of Toronto’s best hamburger joints. Respectfully, we disagree. As law students who […]
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 […]
Shae RotheryNovember 25, 2021
Calgary 2022 2L Summer Recruitment Numbers
UCalgary Law sweeps their hometown recruit The Calgary 2L recruit wrapped up with Offer Day on October 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm MDT. Ultra Vires […]
Shae RotheryNovember 25, 2021
Vancouver 2022 2L Summer Recruitment Numbers
BC’s three law schools dominate the Vancouver recruit The Vancouver 2L recruit concluded on October 28, with offers being made at 8:00 am PDT. Ultra […]
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, […]
Kaitlyn NelsonNovember 25, 2021
Toronto’s Best Brews for Escaping the Winter Blues
Six local breweries to check out this exam season We are back, back, back again with another fresh set of reviews! This month, we’re taking […]
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 […]
Shae RotheryNovember 25, 2021
Winter Cocktails for Any Occasion
Two recipes from an amateur home bartender As if this issue of Ultra Vires didn’t have enough alcohol in it already, I’m here with two […]
Shae RotheryNovember 25, 2021
Sparkling Wine: More Than Just Champagne!
In Vino Veritas My mantra in life is that you don’t need a special occasion to pop a bottle of bubbles. Whether you’re celebrating a […]
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 […]
Kaitlyn NelsonOctober 28, 2021
End of Season Ice Cream Round-Up
The inside scoop on your next scoop Your favourite review team is back with a special guest, Meaza Damte (2L), and this month we’re taking […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Kaitlyn NelsonSeptember 29, 2021
A Deep Dive Into Five Coffee Shops Near Campus
Where to go for your next coffee chat So you’re back to the daily commute and no longer have the convenience of your own coffee […]
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
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 […]
Shae RotheryMay 2, 2021
A Difficult Conversation
A call for the Faculty of Law to ensure all faulty and staff members have adequate mental health and sexual violence response training Content Warning: […]
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