Jack StewartDecember 27, 2023
First Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History student event unpacks the Persons case’s legacy The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History (“Osgoode Society”) hosted a […]
Mina AlamDecember 27, 2023
The annual SLS Halloween Party forges ahead Look not at the barren trees or the twinkling holiday lights. Turn away from the snow on the […]
Shelby HohmannDecember 27, 2023
Academic planning town hall highlights 1Ls, AI, and other law schools On October 26, the Faculty of Law invited law students to an academic planning […]
Olivia SchenkDecember 27, 2023
The second Faculty Council meeting of the year featured detailed discussion surrounding the JD Admissions and Graduate Admissions Reports. On Wednesday, November 22, The Faculty […]
Olivia SchenkDecember 27, 2023
Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of the Honourable Mary Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada on November 6, 2023 The Honourable Mary T. Moreau […]
Emily Sarah HeanDecember 27, 2023
Sara-Marni Hubbard reflects on her 10 years working at U of T and her new role Ultra Vires (UV): Although many of our students know […]
Ella StoyanDecember 27, 2023
The Criminal Law Students’ Association welcomes its first panellists of the year On November 13, 2023, the Criminal Law Students’ Association (CLSA) welcomed four attorneys […]
Sarah ZaitlinDecember 27, 2023
Guests spoke to law students about career paths in privacy and cybersecurity law On October 19, the Privacy and Cybersecurity Law Group (PCLG) welcomed Kate […]
Justin KimDecember 27, 2023
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 […]
Shelby HohmannOctober 29, 2023
Majority finds feds overreached authority in trying to enact strong environmental assessment regime On Friday, October 13, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released the […]
Sonali RaviOctober 29, 2023
Experts weigh in at trial Can Big Tech be trusted with artificial intelligence (AI)? It’s a deceptively simple question with no easy answer. This was […]
Mina AlamOctober 29, 2023
How Saskatchewan’s invocation of Section 33 sets a dangerous precedent for upholding (or infringing) Charter rights When the Saskatchewan government introduced a provincial policy requiring […]
Emily Sarah HeanOctober 29, 2023
Return of conference saw a variety of intriguing speakers and panelists This year, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law once again hosted the annual […]
Olivia SchenkOctober 29, 2023
The first Faculty Council meeting of the year centred around the University Budget Presentation On Wednesday, October 11, the Faculty Council held its first meeting […]
Sean KimOctober 29, 2023
Fostering equity and support at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law Alice Min: The first time I met other law students was at the […]
Amy KwongOctober 29, 2023
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
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: […]
Olivia SchenkOctober 9, 2023
What you need to know about the U of T Law Amazon donation controversy In August 2023, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law publicly […]
Shelby HohmannOctober 9, 2023
Associate Professor Sarfaty brings a background in anthropology and legal scholarship to U of T Law Over the summer, U of T Law welcomed Associate […]
Taylor RodriguesOctober 9, 2023
Legal process changed from a first-year course requirement to an upper-year course requirement 2Ls, 1Ls, and future JD students now need to take an upper-year […]
Alyssa WongOctober 9, 2023
Move comes as Ontario universities step up campus security Warning: Mentions of violence. On September 7, 2023, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law announced […]
Christine WangOctober 9, 2023
U of T Law welcomes its newest Career Development Advisor This May, the Career Development Office of the Faculty of Law welcomed its newest Career […]
Emily TivoliOctober 9, 2023
Scholar, teacher, and friend Professor Stephen Waddams passed away on May 27, 2023. Prof. Waddams was born in Woking, England in 1942. He moved to […]
Brianna RoweOctober 8, 2023
A review of an orientation week for the books 1Ls are now a full month into their law school journeys, and there is little doubt […]
Nicolas WilliamsOctober 8, 2023
U of T Law has selected the students for upper-year competitive moots U of T Law’s competitive mooters for the 2023–2024 school year have been […]
Justin KimOctober 8, 2023
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! […]
Taylor RodriguesApril 8, 2023
Faculty Council hears updates on EDI, reconciliation, and career outcomes Dean Jutta Brunnée kicked off the final Faculty Council meeting for 2022–23 on March 29, […]
Nik KhakharApril 4, 2023
Reflections on the inspiration and organizing of the event The inaugural University of Toronto Faculty of Law Students’ Research Symposium (the “Symposium”), a Canada-wide, student-run, […]
Amy KwongApril 3, 2023
Over $4,100 raised for Indigenous organizations The Faculty of Law’s 12th annual Promise Auction Fundraiser took place between February 27 and March 3, raising a […]
Tom RussellApril 3, 2023
Professor Jedediah Purdy of Duke University discusses democratic renewal and political trust On March 21, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law hosted the 2022–23 […]
Clare MurrayApril 3, 2023
U of T’s 12th annual HACC a resounding success On March 11 and 12, U of T Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) hosted […]
Natasha BurmanApril 3, 2023
Female-identifying law students dine with female justices in celebration On March 7, 2023, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law welcomed five Ontario judges for […]
Anisha SivathasApril 3, 2023
A recap of the inaugural Pathways in Law panel On February 13, 2023, U of T Law’s South Asian Law Students’ Association (SALSA) hosted the […]
Nicolas WilliamsApril 3, 2023
Law students celebrate at the year’s biggest event On Saturday, March 18, U of T Law students had their annual opportunity to dance the night […]
Taylor RodriguesApril 3, 2023
Faculty Council approves new JD/MSW field of study and hears updates on financial aid and mental health Dean Jutta Brunnée kicked off the March 22, […]
Meaza DamteApril 3, 2023
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 […]
Natasha BurmanApril 3, 2023
Professors and students consider what the future holds ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have taken the world by storm. These tools use […]
Hannah WestApril 3, 2023
Faculty of Law climate crisis conference a resounding success Every member of society and every area of law has a role in solving the climate […]
Taylor RodriguesApril 3, 2023
Canada-wide prohibition on wage-fixing and non-solicitation agreements coming into force in June On June 23, 2023, section 45(1.1) of the Competition Act (the “Act”) will […]
Taylor RodriguesMarch 3, 2023
2023–24 sessional dates approved and the return of the legal process requirement looms Dean Jutta Brunnée kicked off the February 8, 2023, Faculty Council Meeting […]
Tom RussellMarch 3, 2023
Professor Kate Crawford discusses the ideas from her new book, Atlas of AI On the evening of February 8, the Rosalie Abella Moot Court Room […]
Nicolas WilliamsMarch 3, 2023
Goodmans LLP Café re-opens at U of T Law after three years After almost three years, the Goodmans LLP Café (“the Café”) finally returned to […]
Alessia WoolfeMarch 3, 2023
What could this mean for upcoming legislation in Canada? Exciting new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) promise benefits in industries ranging from finance to healthcare. […]
Manreet BrarMarch 3, 2023
Is police presence enough to curb the worrying trend of TTC violence? Content warning: This article discusses violence, police violence, and anti-Black racism. On Wednesday, […]
Taylor RodriguesMarch 3, 2023
Opportunity for law students to present their research The inaugural U of T Faculty of Law Students’ Research Symposium will be held virtually on March […]
Meaza DamteMarch 3, 2023
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 […]
Fatima AamirJanuary 30, 2023
Community groups and members of the public express their disagreement On January 3, Toronto mayor John Tory proposed a $48.3 million budget increase for the […]
Natasha BurmanJanuary 30, 2023
The American Bar Association votes to end the LSAT requirement as of Fall 2025 At the end of last year, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) […]
Abbey ButlerJanuary 30, 2023
U of T sends delegates to compete in Ottawa against law students from across the country Between January 4–8, a team of delegates from U […]
Nik KhakharJanuary 30, 2023
A Recap of the 2023 John LL. J. Edwards Memorial Lecture Each year, U of T’s Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies hosts the John […]
Gordon LeeJanuary 30, 2023
Two theories behind the sudden decision of many top law schools to withdraw from participating in the annual U.S. News ranking On November 16, 2022, […]
Taylor RodriguesJanuary 30, 2023
The annual budget presentation, tuition debates, and catching up on meeting minutes Dean Jutta Brunnée kicked off the January 11, 2023, Faculty Council Meeting after […]
Tom RussellDecember 5, 2022
The University of Toronto applauds itself on divestment efforts while student groups and faculty members remain unconvinced According to the University of Toronto Asset Management […]
Tom RussellDecember 5, 2022
Ford government backtracks on attempt to utilize the notwithstanding clause to prevent CUPE exercising Charter rights Over the past few months, negotiations between the Canadian […]
Sabrina MacklaiDecember 5, 2022
The annual event featured panels on new tech’s effects on patent law The 11th Annual Patent Colloquium was held at the University of Toronto Faculty […]
Taylor RodriguesDecember 5, 2022
Fresh faces pass improvements to the LLM program On October 26, 2022, Faculty Council met for the first time in the 2022–23 academic year, mostly […]
Luka KnezevicDecember 5, 2022
City council largely unchanged with progressives snagging a few council seats The 2022 municipal elections provided few, if any, real surprises. The mayor and much […]
Taylor RodriguesDecember 5, 2022
Faculty Council fails to reach quorum but discusses the 2021–22 JD Admissions Report Dean Jutta Brunnée kicked off the November 16, 2022 Faculty Council meeting […]
Meaza DamteDecember 5, 2022
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’ […]
Natasha BurmanDecember 5, 2022
After years-long debate, articling students must be paid at least $620/week The long-running debate about a mandatory minimum wage for articling students has finally come […]
Natasha BurmanDecember 5, 2022
Past and current DLS student caseworkers reflect on their experiences and their impacts on the community As part of the U of T Law reunion […]
Claire BettioDecember 5, 2022
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 […]
Fatima AamirDecember 5, 2022
Lessons from the censure scandal about the Palestine exception to academic freedom and collective organizing In 2021, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Council […]
Nicolas WilliamsOctober 31, 2022
Representatives share family criticisms of public inquiry investigating the atrocity Content warning: discussion of mass shooting and violence On Tuesday, September 20, lawyers representing families […]
Meaza DamteOctober 31, 2022
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 […]
Alyssa WongOctober 31, 2022
Controversial proposed law could change Confederation as we know it On October 11, Danielle Smith was sworn in as the 19th premier of Alberta after […]
Natasha BurmanOctober 31, 2022
Participants reflect on their experiences learning Indigenous law on the territory of the Chippewas of Rama Mnjikaning First Nation In 2016, U of T Law […]
Sabrina MacklaiOctober 31, 2022
Mooters considered freedom of expression and equality concerns in social media regulations Another year, another Grand Moot! This year, the mooters addressed the constitutionality of […]
Yukiko Kobayashi LuiOctober 31, 2022
Iranian solidarity action takes over Nathan Phillips Square on October 2, 2022 On October 2, 2022, activists from the Iranian diaspora and beyond gathered in […]
Harry MylesOctober 31, 2022
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 […]
Emily Sarah HeanOctober 3, 2022
Members of the U of T Law Animal Justice club discuss their experiences at this year’s conference On September 16–18, U of T Law hosted […]
Sabrina MacklaiOctober 3, 2022
Justices from around the world celebrate Justice Abella’s life and legacy after retirement from the SCC On September 22, 2022, scholars and students from across […]
Taylor RodriguesOctober 3, 2022
New policy makes lecture recordings more accessible to students but does not guarantee universal access U of T Law has changed its Lecture Recording Policy […]
Hannah WestOctober 3, 2022
U of T students organize to increase student turnout at citywide climate strike On the beautiful fall morning of September 23, 2022, a large group […]
Meaza DamteOctober 3, 2022
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 […]
Nicolas WilliamsOctober 3, 2022
1L curriculum adds courses on Indigenous peoples and the law and removes Legal Process The Faculty of Law is no stranger to shifting academic requirements […]
Natasha BurmanOctober 3, 2022
The first fully in-person moot tryout in three years rings in 14 new competitive teams The 2022–23 upper-year competitive mooting tryouts took place in person […]
Editor-in-ChiefMarch 31, 2022
This is it! In our last issue of Volume 23, you’ll find discussion on the Students’ Law Society and Faculty Council updates, including a proposal […]
Sabrina MacklaiMarch 31, 2022
New course proposed in response to Call to Action #28 After returning to its pre-pandemic format this year, the 1L curriculum is set to change […]
Fievel LimMarch 31, 2022
Changes are coming to the financial aid policy The journey for change and accessibility at the University of Toronto is not always easy or linear. […]
Griffin MurphyMarch 31, 2022
SLS and Faculty conclude dialogue for the academic year In response to the Students’ Law Society’s (SLS) 2021 Tuition Letter, the SLS and the Faculty […]
Willem Crispin-FreiMarch 31, 2022
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 […]
Nicolas WilliamsMarch 31, 2022
Progress on mental health concerns, mooting updates, and employment statistics The March 23 Faculty Council was packed with positive developments. Dean Jutta Brunnée began her […]
Annecy PangMarch 31, 2022
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 […]
Annecy PangMarch 31, 2022
Over $4500 raised for local Indigenous organizations The 11th annual Promise Auction took place this year between February 28 and March 4. It featured a […]
Sabrina MacklaiMarch 31, 2022
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 […]
Tom RussellMarch 31, 2022
Actions taken this month by U of T in response to the violence in Ukraine On March 1, U of T President Meric Gertler released […]
Gordon LeeMarch 31, 2022
The Runnymede Society hosts their annual Law and Freedom Conference On March 11-12, students, lawyers, and academics from across Canada gathered under the Gothic ceiling […]
Shae RotheryMarch 31, 2022
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 […]
Editor-in-ChiefFebruary 28, 2022
In this issue, you will find a student’s human rights claim against the Faculty of Law, updates on the Faculty’s amended accessibility and exam policies, […]
Nicolas WilliamsFebruary 28, 2022
U of T Law students fully return to in-person learning on February 28 With COVID-19 conditions improving across the province, U of T Law students […]
Annecy PangFebruary 28, 2022
DLSA and UTLU demand equitable, flexible, and safe education for all On February 2, the University of Toronto Law Union (UTLU) penned a letter to […]
Tom RussellFebruary 28, 2022
An update on the University of Toronto’s response to anti-Semitism On December 8, 2021, the Anti-Semitism Working Group (ASWG) released its Final Report, including eight […]
Sabrina MacklaiFebruary 28, 2022
Former Supreme Court Justice Abella talks changing the court, judicial activism, and the rule of law at the 2022 Coxford Lecture On February 9, former […]
Meaza DamteFebruary 28, 2022
Lecture recordings, accommodations, and Dean’s Committee updates among important topics discussed The February 9 Faculty Council was eventful to say the least. Dean Jutta Brunnée […]
Natasha BurmanFebruary 28, 2022
SLS announces return of the biggest event on the law school social calendar Before the pandemic, hundreds of U of T Law students eagerly awaited […]
Annecy PangFebruary 28, 2022
Students may access digital materials during fully open book exams On February 16, Associate Dean Christopher Essert announced that starting in the upcoming Winter 2022 […]
Tom RussellFebruary 28, 2022
Newly-created Office of University Counsel set to manage internal and external legal resources On April 16, 2021, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler announced that […]
Sabrina MacklaiFebruary 28, 2022
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 […]
Nicolas WilliamsFebruary 28, 2022
Goodmans LLP Café remains closed while the Faculty arranges biweekly free coffee kiosks Since U of T Law students returned to in-person classes in August, […]
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