News & Announcements
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.
Allard Law professor Dr. Ireh Iyioha receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
Recognized for her human rights advocacy, leadership in advancing social and racial justice, and advancement of the Black community in legal education and in the legal profession, Allard Law Professor Dr. Irehobhude Iyioha has been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal.
How the Centre for Feminist Legal Studies empowers students and drives legal and social change
In this Q&A, we speak with law students and professors about the impact and the importance of the continuing work at the Centre for Feminist Legal Studies.
Oct 2, 2020New Book Looks at the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans
As protests against institutional racism continue to make headlines around the world and spark important conversations, Janis Sarra, Professor at the Allard School of Law and Cheryl L. Wade, Professor at St. John’s University School of Law, New York, are adding to this discourse with their recent book "Predatory Lending and the Destruction of the African-American Dream."
Oct 1, 2020Why ‘The New Corporation’ Is The Must-See Documentary Of The Year
Source: Forbes Mentioned: Joel Bakan
Sep 24, 2020Getting to Know our New Dean
We are honoured to introduce our Dean pro tem, Professor Janine Benedet. Dean Benedet graduated from the law school in 1993, and would later come back to join the faculty as Associate Professor. We recently had the opportunity to ask Dean Benedet a few questions about her time at the law school and what she’s looking forward to the most in her new role.
Sep 16, 2020Allard Law Welcomes Assistant Professor Robert Clifford
We are fortunate to welcome some new faces to Allard Hall this year. Over the coming weeks, you’ll learn more about each of these faculty members and the important research and educational leadership expertise they bring to the Allard Law community.
Sep 11, 2020Don’t be fooled by the corporation’s ‘makeover,’ documentary warns
"The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel" premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival. It’s based on Professor Joel Bakan’s new book, "The New Corporation: How “Good” Corporations are Bad for Democracy."
Sep 3, 2020Allard Law's Tracy Wachmann Receives President's Award
We are pleased to announce that Tracy Wachmann, Public Interest Coordinator at the Allard School of Law, is a recipient of this year’s President’s Staff Award in the category of Community Engagement. This prestigious UBC award is given annually to staff who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.