News & Announcements
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BC 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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Can 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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Professor 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.
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Oct 22, 2024New faculty job postings at Allard Law
The Peter A. Allard School of Law is recognized as one of the leading law schools in Canada. Allard Law invites applications for three faculty member appointments.
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Oct 21, 2024UBC law librarian leads creation of a new free Canadian legal resource
Created by UBC law librarian James Bachmann, the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide is a free, open-access alternative to the cost-prohibitive options available in Canada.
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Oct 18, 2024Allard Law Professor Janine Benedet receives Governor General’s Award
Peter A. Allard School of Law Professor Janine Benedet, KC was announced today as a recipient of the 2024 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
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Oct 8, 2024Book reviews by Allard profs: 'Indictment' and 'Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution'
Professors Joel Bakan and Jie Cheng reviewed two new books by fellow Allard Law faculty — Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial and Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution: Enshrining the Right to Sexual Autonomy in Japan.
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Sep 25, 2024The practice and ethics of Aboriginal law: Meet Assistant Professor Scott Franks
We're delighted to welcome Professor Scott Franks to the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Professor Franks is an expert on Canadian Aboriginal law and Indigenous legal theory and practice.
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Sep 16, 2024Opportunities and challenges for BC housing ahead of the election
Researchers at the UBC Housing Research Collective, based at Allard Law, outline opportunities and challenges for housing in the province ahead of voting next month.