Vivian ChengFebruary 28, 2022

Reflections on Fostering a Dog

Dog fostering can make you more empathetic I don’t know how, but the pandemic has heightened my affection for dogs. Although I am mildly sleep-deprived […]

Vivian ChengJanuary 26, 2022

Please Stop Pitting Members of the Legal Profession Against Each Other

A response to Grayson Alabiso-Cahill’s “Movement Lawyering: Which Side Are You On?” Although we are told that law degrees are versatile, we are also told […]

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 […]

Lauren LamMay 2, 2021

Can the Anti-Asian Mass Shooting in Atlanta be the Tipping Point?

Addressing Anti-Asian racism in North American society On March 16, many were devastated to learn that a mass shooter murdered eight individuals and injured one […]

Vivian ChengMay 2, 2021

A Cautiously Optimistic Plan Towards an In-Person Fall 2021 Semester

U of T Law plans for a return to an in-person fall term On March 4,  Vice-President & Provost Cheryl Regehr and Vice-President of Human Resources […]

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 […]

Vivian ChengMay 2, 2021

Independent Review of the IHRP Hiring Controversy Concludes No Wrongdoing

The Honourable Thomas Cromwell conducts external review of the Faculty’s conduct On March 29, the University of Toronto’s Office of the President released the Honourable […]

Vivian ChengApril 29, 2021

Letter from the Editors

April 7, 2021. Dear Readers,  Drumroll, please! It’s what you’ve been waiting for —  the one, the only — the Recruit Special is finally here! […]

Vivian ChengMarch 5, 2021

Remembering Meruba Sivaselvachandran

A bright, compassionate, and beloved individual  By Vivian Cheng (2L) and Vanshika Dhawan (2L), with contributions from the U of T Law Community Meruba Sivaselvachandran […]

Vivian ChengMarch 4, 2021

Grand Moot 2020 Recap

The law school’s annual ceremonial moot goes virtual  This year, the Grand Moot took place virtually over Zoom and live streamed on Youtube on January […]

Vivian ChengMarch 3, 2021

Letter from the Editors

Dear Readers,  We are halfway through the second term, and three-quarters of the way through this strange school year. We wanted to acknowledge some of […]

Vivian ChengJanuary 27, 2021

Out with Yak’s Snacks, in with Brunnée’s Canapés?

Editors’ Corner Welcome back to another issue of Editor’s Corner, where members of UV’s Senior Editorial Team espouse their opinions on something arbitrary and divisive. […]

Vivian ChengJanuary 27, 2021

Letter from the Editors

Happy 2021!  Another year, another semester at U of T Zoom School of Law. The new Dean, Jutta Brunée, has begun her term, students are […]

Vivian ChengNovember 27, 2020

Letter from the Editors

Dear law school community,  It’s November! With days getting darker earlier, full lockdown looming, and exams approaching, it’s an especially stressful time. We wish you […]

Annecy PangNovember 27, 2020

Eggnog: Eggcellent or Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Editors’ Corner Welcome back to the monthly article where members of the Senior Editorial Team espouse their views on a controversial foodstuff. This month, given […]

Vivian ChengNovember 27, 2020

2020 Fashion Trends at U of T Law

Vivian ChengNovember 27, 2020

Study Expectations

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2020

Letter from the Editors

October 28, 2020. Dear law school community and beyond, Happy spooky season! We hope you are staying healthy and safe as the law school locks […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2020

Beets: delicious or devilish?

Editors’ Corner Welcome to Editor’s Corner, the (hopefully) monthly column where Ultra Vires’ Senior Editorial Board espouses their thoughts on arbitrary, yet divisive topics. This […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2020

U of T Law Made a Mistake by Opting for Hybrid Classes

The shift to remote learning came too late On October 10, the Faculty of Law made the decision to revert back to remote learning as […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2020

Oh, the Places You’ll Zoom!

The Perils of Hosting Zoom Meetings I thought I’d get used to the idiosyncrasies of Zoom over time. Boy was I wrong. While we’re all […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2020

Exploring International Human Rights Law in Canada

A summer as an IHRP in-house research assistant This summer, I worked as an in-house research assistant for the International Human Rights Program (IHRP). As […]

Vivian ChengOctober 6, 2020

Letter from the Editors

October 1, 2020. Welcome, and welcome back to U of T Law! It’s undoubtedly a strange year, but shaping up to be an eventful one.  […]

Angela GuJune 3, 2020

Statement of Solidarity

To our law school community and beyond, You have probably heard this a million times in a million ways over the past few days, over […]

Vivian ChengApril 6, 2020

Mandatory Credit/No Credit System Implemented

Faculty of Law makes unprecedented decision for Winter 2020 semester amidst COVID-19 pandemic On Friday, 20 March 2020, U of T’s Faculty of Law implemented […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2019

Classic 1L Mistakes

I’ve made a huge mistake You wouldn’t have thought I’d have had time to make all these mistakes by now, and yet… Living with other […]

Vivian ChengNovember 2, 2019

The Busy Life of Wagner CJ

An Interview with the Honourable Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner The Faculty of Law had the honour of receiving the Honourable Chief Justice of […]

Vivian ChengSeptember 28, 2019

Controversial Statement of Principles Repealed

Motion to repeal passed with 28 to 20 vote At September Convocation* on Wednesday, September 11, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) repealed a controversial […]