News & Announcements
Dr. Jocelyn Stacey awarded UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
The University of British Columbia announced today that Allard Law professor Dr. Jocelyn Stacey, one of Canada’s leading scholars on disasters and Canadian law, has been awarded a UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship.
New study explores how people react to online hate
A study by Allard Law PhD student Kaitlyn Cumming and UBC Sociology PhD student Sophie Liu aims to bridge the gap between how legislators think about online hate and how victims actually experience it.
Statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson, Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, on January 24, 2025. As the second Indigenous graduate from our law school in 1973, Chief Wilson’s legacy is woven into the fabric of the Peter A. Allard School of Law.
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.
Sep 1, 2023Assistant Professor Andrea Hilland on the foundational role of education in reconciliation
Andrea Hilland, KC is a Nuxalk scholar and powerful advocate for the resurgence of Indigenous laws and genuine reconciliation. On July 1, 2023, we were delighted to welcome her back to the Peter A. Allard School of Law as an assistant professor.
Aug 16, 2023Allard students reflect on their summer jobs
Four Allard Law students shared their highlights from their first summer jobs as law students.
Aug 8, 2023Rise Women’s Legal Centre lawyer Vandana Sood on her path to a career in social justice
Vandana Sood is the supervising lawyer at Rise Women’s Legal Centre's student legal clinic. In this Q&A she discusses her experience at Rise and shares some advice for anyone who might be interested in a social justice focused legal practice.
Jul 21, 2023Meet your Orientation leaders
Orientation Leaders Jessy Oduro-Kwachie and Emma Good take a look back at their own first-year law experiences and give a few tips on how the Class of 2026 can make the most of their time at Allard Law.
Jul 19, 2023Vancouver Sun: BC can be a leader in legal protection for people harmed by AI
Op-ed: Allard Law's Kristen Thomasen and BC Law Institute's Karen Campbell say that federal moves to regulate the AI industry won’t help people harmed by AI get compensation for injuries and losses.