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Welcome to the Allard School of Law Blog. Our blog features Allard Law community profiles, as well as news, updates and commentary written by our students, faculty and staff. 

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  • UBC Graduation

    Addressing the Negative Effects of Law Student Debt

    The Allard School of Law is pleased to launch its Post-graduation Debt Repayment Assistance pilot project for the graduating class of 2020. Although we did not design this program to coincide with a global pandemic, current conditions for graduating students make this initiative extremely timely.

    Jul 27, 2020 Catherine Dauvergne, KC (on leave)

  • Allard Hall

    Why Legal Transplants?

    Dr. Toby Goldbach explains that legal transplant is not simply a tool or instrument to improve contractual relations or assist in the procurement of foreign direct investment. It is also part of systems of knowledge that help construct social relations.

    Jul 21, 2020 Toby Goldbach

  • CFLS Blog Carol Liao

    Power, Gender, and Race in the Legal Profession

    Carol Liao delivered the final keynote speech at the 43rd Annual Women in Law Dinner at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, one week before the city went into COVID-19 lockdown. She spoke on power, gender, and race in the legal profession, and received a standing ovation following her speech.

    Jun 19, 2020 CBL Assistant

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