News & Announcements
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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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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.
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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.
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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.