News & Announcements
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Sniffer dogs, bloodstain patterns and ballistics evidence under the microscope in new studies
Allard Law's Professor Sara Gordon discusses new research examining the reliability of forensic evidence and investigative techniques in Canadian courts.
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Meet Allard Law’s new Assistant Dean, Students
Salima Fakirani shares her thoughts on her new role, her advice for our incoming class, and how the Student Affairs Office can help.
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Richards Buell Sutton LLP gift supports students and the business community
A renewed gift of $250,000 from Richards Buell Sutton LLP will support the operation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law’s Business Law Clinic over the next five years.
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Sep 9, 2026Taking mining beyond ‘business as usual’
What does it mean for a mining project to be sustainable? Nick Smith, instructor for Allard Law’s Mining Law and Sustainability program, explains how to meaningfully partner with Indigenous nations and move closer to genuine sustainability.
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Aug 28, 2026Meet Your 2026 Orientation Coordinators
The first chapter of your Allard Law journey starts at Orientation. Meet the friendly faces who will be here to welcome you!
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Aug 20, 2026Are prediction markets a losing bet?
Prediction markets are rolling out in Canada. Allard Law's Dr. Cristie Ford explains why regulators may be falling behind.
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Jul 2, 2026Get to know Bruce MacDougall, Allard Law's new Dean pro tem
Dean MacDougall shares his reflections on nearly four decades as a faculty member at Allard Law, his love of teaching, and what he’s most looking forward to about his new role.
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Jun 30, 2026New tool maps public land with potential for hundreds of thousands of affordable homes in B.C.
Developed by a team based at Allard Law, the B.C. Public Lands Map combines federal, provincial, and municipal data to identify prime parcels of public land suitable for affordable housing development.
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Jun 24, 2026Learning to think on your feet in moot court
Long before your first real court appearance, participating in a moot can be an important step in getting more comfortable with legal advocacy.