COVID-19

Jennifer SunMay 2, 2021

The Summer After Zoom Law School?

You better still keep six feet away! We just passed our one-year pandemic anniversary from when we first closed down in March 2020. This past […]

Dylan JuschkoMarch 5, 2021

Health, Human Rights, and COVID-19

A discussion on the intersection of human rights and public health As we approach the anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Canada that shook the […]

Daniel GaoMarch 5, 2021

The Exchange That Never Was

How a crushing disappointment turned out to be… exactly that  The winter semester is typically a buzzing time in the law school. Despite the cold […]

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 […]

Jacqueline HuangMarch 5, 2021

On Cold Calling in a Pandemic

Still not easy, but it is better on Zoom In my early school years, I often spoke up in class, yet I was never a […]

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. […]

Tiasha BhuiyanJanuary 27, 2021

Fashion in the Age of Zoom

Bold monochrome, dainty gold, and shopping local  We are currently living in a waist-up world. The pandemic has no doubt changed various aspects of our […]

Angela FengJanuary 27, 2021

Keeping Busy During Lockdown

Law students discuss their COVID-19 hobbies The global pandemic has unleashed countless lockdowns and a seemingly endless stream of bad news. There is no doubt […]

Jacqueline HuangJanuary 27, 2021

What To Expect in a Virtual Summer

Upper-years talk about their virtual summer experience The pandemic has profoundly reshaped our lives. As the vaccine rolls out, there is hope that life may […]

Vivian ChengNovember 27, 2020

2020 Fashion Trends at U of T Law

Sabrina MacklaiNovember 27, 2020

Preventing “Zoom-Bombing” at the Faculty of Law

Panel discussion by U of T Law student group disrupted by Internet trolls The Faculty of Law is home to a large number of student-run […]

Sabrina MacklaiNovember 2, 2020

The Zoom Awards

Showcasing good examples of online learning experiences at the Faculty With the recent shift to remote delivery for the fall term, Ultra Vires wants to […]

Alisha LiNovember 2, 2020

Running an Equity Club During COVID-19

Student leaders reflect on the challenges and opportunities for running an equity group during a once-in-a-generation pandemic.  With school going back online, making connections is […]

Jacqueline HuangNovember 2, 2020

U of T Law in Pictures, 2020

The law school, post-transition to remote learning

Sabrina MacklaiNovember 2, 2020

Battling Information Overload

Staying sane amidst the Zoom classes, Quercus notifications, and endless emails I woke up this morning to 40 unread emails, 16 Facebook alerts, and too […]

Jennifer SunNovember 2, 2020

The Future of In-Person Classes

Oh, Flavelle House, how I miss thee There is never a dull moment in 2020. Just when you think a level of normalcy has returned, […]

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 […]

Jennifer SunNovember 2, 2020

Mask Etiquette 101

The don’ts of wearing a mask Regardless of your choice of mask, there is a proper mask-wearing etiquette. If I may be so bold, I […]

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! […]

Avnee ParanjapeOctober 15, 2020

In-person teaching suspended as city rolls back to Stage Two

Administration announces classes indefinitely shifting to remote delivery for the Fall On the evening of Saturday, October 10, about a month after the start of […]

Griffin MurphyOctober 5, 2020

Pandemic Gym Options Near Campus

A guide to staying fit during the pandemic These unprecedented times have given us a valid excuse for unprecedented levels of inactivity. However, as September […]

Elaine ChengOctober 5, 2020

U of T Law Students Zoom in to Class from Across Time Zones

Law students at the Faculty of Law are given a choice this year: either attend classes partially in-person or fully remotely due to  COVID-19. According […]

William MazurekOctober 5, 2020

Sad Attempt at a Semester

The Faculty’s attempt at delivering in-person courses gets an LP U of T Law departed from many of its peers in June when it announced […]

Sabrina MacklaiOctober 5, 2020

The Semester Must Go On

In response to criticisms against the University and Faculty’s COVID-19 recovery efforts Editor’s note: this article was written in response to “Sad Attempt at a […]

Hussein E. E. FawzyOctober 5, 2020

Call for a Faculty Reporting Mandate for In-House COVID-19 Cases

The Faculty must keep students and staff regularly informed of positive COVID-19 cases On September 8, Associate Dean Christopher Essert emailed the U of T […]

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. […]

Jennifer SunOctober 5, 2020

Face Masks: Navigating a New Fashion Trend?

What your mask says about you Whether you like it or not, 2020 is the era of the face mask. At the Faculty of 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 […]