News & Announcements
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Allard Law student Brendan Liaw returns to Jeopardy! for the Tournament of Champions
Last year, Vancouver’s own Brendan Liaw made headlines for winning three games of Jeopardy! — and for wryly describing himself as a “stay-at-home son.” On January 20, he'll compete in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.
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Justice Selwyn Romilly honoured in naming of Allard Law professorship held by Dr. Ireh Iyioha
Dr. Ireh Iyioha, the inaugural holder of the Hon. Selwyn Romilly UBC Professorship in Race and Access to Justice, aims to model the values that animated Justice Romilly’s work.
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Professor Patricia Barkaskas recognized as Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair
Professor Barkaskas was celebrated for her work as Chair and recognized for her leadership, scholarship and contributions to legal education.
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Nov 27, 2025Professor David Duff receives Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar Award
Professor David Duff has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Allard School of Law.
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Nov 21, 2025Launch of Canada Climate Week Xchange, a new national platform for climate leadership
From November 24-30, Canada Climate Week Xchange invites Canadians to come together to explore home-grown solutions to the climate crisis.
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Nov 14, 2025Dr. Supriya Routh named to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
An internationally recognized scholar, Dr. Routh’s scholarship examines issues including labour and employment law, workers’ collective action, law and social justice, and legal theory.
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Nov 12, 2025Law students lead change on Trans Day of Remembrance
UBC Outlaws president and second-year law student Max Wilkinson discusses the significance of the Trans Day of Remembrance and the importance of advancing trans rights in law school and in the legal profession.
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Oct 20, 2025Statement on the passing of the Honourable Mary Southin, KC
We are saddened by the passing of the Honourable Madam Justice Mary Southin, KC, retired Justice of the Court of Appeal of British Columbia. Her remarkable career as a lawyer and judge spanned more than 50 years.
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Oct 9, 2025Shaping law and legal education for the future
A new Allard Law initiative will help law students and the broader legal community respond to technological change.