News & Announcements
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Dr. Carol Liao named to Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao, who is an expert in corporate law, sustainability and climate governance, has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer.
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Join us for our 2024-25 signature lectures at Allard Law
This year's exceptional speakers will explore topics ranging from the challenges of regulating AI to the question of 'ownership' after death. Learn more and register now.
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Legal Bootcamp opens doors and brings the law to life for BC high school students
Every year, the Vancouver Summer Mentorship Society brings BC high school students to Allard Hall for an intro to law school and the legal profession.
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Oct 5, 2023Dr. Carol Liao wins Canada’s Clean50 award for sustainability, thought leadership
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao has been named to Canada’s 2024 Clean50 list, which recognizes the top 50 individuals and teams in Canada who have demonstrated measurable leadership in fighting climate change and helping Canada transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Oct 3, 2023Law professor’s new book makes case for overhaul of Canada’s criminal justice system
In his new book, Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial, Allard Law Professor Benjamin Perrin outlines the cracks and chasms he sees in the criminal justice system and how Canada could create a better model for victims, offenders and society.
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Sep 27, 2023Statement on the passing of the Honourable Selwyn Romilly
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of the Honourable Selwyn Romilly (LLB ’66). Mr. Romilly was a highly respected judge, passionate mentor, role model and a trailblazer in the legal profession.
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Sep 12, 2023Norton Rose Fulbright renews support of the Corporate Counsel Externship Program with new $100,000 gift
The Allard School of Law is pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 from Norton Rose Fulbright to support the law school’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program for the next three years.
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Sep 12, 2023Indictment the Podcast launches today – with stories from inside Canada’s criminal justice system
The search for a new approach to criminal justice is the driving force behind the Indictment podcast, launched today by Professor Benjamin Perrin.
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Sep 11, 2023From prosecutor to legal counsel at WestJet: Meet Allard Law alum Sean Hedley
Hedley share his experience working as a prosecutor and as legal counsel at WestJet, and offers advice to law students and new grads who might be interested in a career as in-house counsel.