News & Announcements
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From anxiety to self-confidence in the moot courtroom
Each year, second- and third-year Allard Law students spend countless hours researching, practising and preparing for upper-year moots. We spoke with three of our student mooters about what they’ve learned through their experiences.
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Professor Karin Mickelson awarded George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
Allard Law Professor Karin Mickelson has been recognized for her exceptional teaching and mentorship with the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.
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Building confidence and belonging with the IDEA Leaders Pre-Orientation Program
Launched in August 2024, the IDEA Leaders program brings together incoming first-year law students from persistently, historically and systemically marginalized groups and allies – with the goal of supporting students and building connections from day one.
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Jun 27, 2023Books reviews by Allard profs: 'Deliberative Peace Referendums' and 'Making the Case'
Professors Erez Aloni and Jocelyn Stacey review two new books by their Allard Law colleagues: 'Deliberative Peace Referendums' and 'Making the Case: 2SLGBTQ+ Rights and Religion in Schools.'
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Jun 8, 2023New $100,000 gift establishes Frank and Nancy Iacobucci Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students
We're delighted to announce a generous gift from Frank Iacobucci KC LLD CC and Nancy Iacobucci to establish the Frank and Nancy Iacobucci Entrance Award in Law for Indigenous Students.
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Jun 7, 2023Lawyers in a warming world
Later this month, members of the Law Society of BC will vote on a resolution on lawyers and climate change. We spoke with Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao about her new working paper, which she hopes will shed light on why this resolution is important.
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May 26, 2023Allard Law students share their mooting highlights
We spoke with Allard Law students Sarah Chetney, Caitlin Wardrop and Jayden Friesen-Kehler about their mooting experiences – from agonizing over ‘fake municipal policy’ to presenting arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada.
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May 15, 2023B.C. still eviction capital of Canada and most are through no fault of the tenant
B.C. still leads Canada with the highest eviction rate in the country, and the vast majority are no-fault, according to a new report.
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May 10, 2023Professor Margot Young receives YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Congratulations to Professor Margot Young on being awarded a YWCA Women of Distinction Award! Presented annually, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honour extraordinary women leaders.