News & Announcements
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It’s time to expand what we think of as "work," says Allard Law’s Supriya Routh
Allard Law Professor Supriya Routh has been awarded a Canada Research Chair in Labour Law and Social Justice to examine how the law can more effectively support workers.
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Professor Bethany Hastie awarded UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
Professor Hastie hopes to shed light on the challenges that new technologies are raising for workers – and the gaps in current labour law and policy in Canada.
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Celebrating 1 year, Allard Law program at UBC gives Afghan women judges a new professional home
The Peter A. Allard School of Law celebrated the one-year anniversary of the law school's Afghan Women Judges Program on February 9 with an event at Allard Hall.
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Jun 22, 2022
Allard 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, 2022
Joint 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, 2022
New 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, 2022
Professor 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.
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May 20, 2022
Prof. Johnny Mack recognized for pushing ‘beyond the boundaries of colonial pedagogy’
In recognition of his exceptional teaching, Professor Johnny Mack is this year’s recipient of the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and a recipient of UBC’s Killam Teaching Prize.