News & Announcements
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Professor Benjamin Perrin named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
Allard Law Professor Benjamin Perrin has been recognized for his role as a transformative force in Canadian law.
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Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes
B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts Dr. Carol Liao and Dr. John Steen stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
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Get to know your 2025 Orientation Coordinators
We're so excited to welcome our incoming JD class at Orientation from August 27-29! In this Q&A, Orientation Coordinators Michelle Chan and Sabrina St-Jean share their insights from their first year of law school.
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Aug 21, 2025Meet Allard Law’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team
The EDI Office works with students, faculty and staff to support education and initiatives focused on issues such as anti-racism and building an inclusive environment. Team members Mio Tomisawa and Carlos Nunez discussed their ongoing work to foster community and belonging at Allard Law.
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Aug 5, 2025How Allard Law’s Specialization in Law and Social Justice can ground your social justice career
Allard Law alumni shared their experiences with Allard Law’s Specialization in Law and Social Justice.
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Jul 24, 2025Allard Law alum Jonathon Braun joins The Amazing Race Canada
Allard Law alum Jonathon Braun (JD ’15) and teammate Jesse Harink aim to model queer joy for the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
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Jun 26, 2025BC residents need more support navigating legal information, says new report
A new report by Allard Law researchers calls for more accessible, human-centered legal resources and information services.
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Jun 18, 2025Can Canada’s housing crisis be solved?
Dr. Alexandra Flynn, director of UBC’s Housing Research Collaborative, discusses the factors driving Canada’s housing crisis and what it will take to fix it.
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Jun 5, 2025Professor Johnny Mack appointed as Academic Director at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Situated at the intersection of academic inquiry, historical truth-telling, and community engagement, the IRSHDC plays a vital role in advancing UBC’s academic mission by supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to truth, justice, and healing.