News & Announcements
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Statement on the passing of Peter A. Allard
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mr. Peter A. Allard, QC (BA’68, LLB ’71). Mr. Allard was a generous philanthropist and esteemed alumnus whose pursuit of advancing legal education and justice helped transform UBC.
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Allard Law grad Kelsey Jade Wong awarded Law Society’s gold medal
Allard Law graduate Kelsey Jade Wong has been recognized by the Law Society of BC for achieving the highest cumulative GPA at the law school over the course of her three-year degree. We spoke with Kelsey about why she chose to study law, how she stayed motivated, and what she’s planning next.
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'Remember why you’re here' — Allard Law grad Aaron Pete on his path through law school
A member of the Chawathil First Nation and a new Allard Law graduate, Aaron Pete plans to apply what he’s learned in law school to support the economic development of his community. We spoke with Aaron about his path to law school, his podcast and what’s next for him.
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Dec 29, 2021Professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, receives Order of Canada
Allard Law Professor and Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre Academic Director Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, has been appointed an Officer to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian awards.
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Dec 21, 2021New $1.8M federal grant supports data-driven approach to solving Canada’s housing crisis
A $1.8-million grant from the federal government will support a cross-Canada research team in creating easy-to-use, equity-focused tools for diagnosing Canada’s housing needs and identifying the best land for affordable housing. We spoke with Allard Law professor Alexandra Flynn about the project.
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Dec 13, 2021The year the climate emergency came to British Columbia
This past year saw the end of the longest provincial state of emergency in the province’s history. If 2021 has been the year the climate emergency arrived in British Columbia, then 2022 must be the year in which British Columbia picks up the tools best suited to the task of responding, writes Allard Law professor Jocelyn Stacey.
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Dec 10, 2021Professor Debra Parkes named Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar
The Allard School of Law is pleased to congratulate Professor Debra Parkes on being awarded the 2021-2022 Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar Award. The award honours highly dedicated faculty members who have consistently gone above and beyond to give more than their fair share to the law school.
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Dec 7, 2021‘Inclusion should trump exclusion,’ new book reminds 2SLGBTQ+ students the law is on their side
Professor Bruce MacDougall's new book, Making the Case: 2SLGBTQ+ Rights and Religion in Schools, examines where the Canadian courts stand when it comes to rights of identity versus religion and culture in schools.
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Dec 3, 2021ILS Summer Intensive in Tort Law builds community, provides skill development and Indigenous legal perspectives
This past summer, Indigenous Legal Studies brought together faculty, Indigenous alumni and other members of the legal community to offer the Indigenous Legal Studies Summer Intensive in Tort Law to incoming Indigenous first-year students.