News & Announcements
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Statement 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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Indictment 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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Norton 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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Jun 24, 2022Statement 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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Jun 22, 2022Allard Law grad Kelsey Jade Wong awarded Law Society’s gold medal
Kelsey has been recognized by the Law Society of BC for achieving the highest cumulative GPA at the law school during 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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Jun 20, 2022'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 grad, 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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Jun 6, 2022Joint graduate course "Heavy Metal" wins Killam Connection competition
A collaborative graduate course has received $25,000 to support invited speakers, public events and public scholarship related to the future of mining in a low-carbon economy.
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Jun 1, 2022New gift to support tuition for incoming Indigenous law students
The Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC is pleased to announce a generous gift for Indigenous students entering the Allard School of Law. The fund will support three incoming students each year over the next five years, with an award valued at $15,000 per student.
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May 31, 2022Professor Carol Liao named 'Woman of the Year' for equity and inclusion
Dr. Carol Liao has been named Woman of the Year by BCBusiness in the Equity and Inclusion Champion category. We spoke with Carol about anti-racism in the workplace, the importance of acknowledging and rejecting biases, and how a new generation of lawyers is changing legal practice for the better.