Peter A Allard School of Law
News & Announcements
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UBC Black Law Students Association Offering Free Conference for Aspiring Black Law Students
On January 30, the UBC Black Law Students' Association (BLSA) together with Allard Law will be hosting a conference for Black undergraduate or graduate students who are thinking of pursuing a career in law.
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Recognizing our Alumni
From Order of Canada appointments to Queen's Counsel designations, the Allard School of Law is proud to recognize the significant recent achievements of a number of members of our alumni community.
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Professor Bethany Hastie Named Peter Wall Institute Wall Scholar
Congratulations to Professor Bethany Hastie who was recently named Peter Wall Institute Wall Scholar for 2021-2022.
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Oct 27, 2020Celebrating 25 Years
We are pleased to recognize Tara Rajwani's 25 years of exemplary and dedicated service to UBC, most of which has been as the lead administrator for the JD Admissions program at Allard Law.
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Oct 26, 2020Indigenous children in care
Source: CBC On The Coast Mentioned: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe
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Oct 26, 2020
Threat of U.S. election chaos a terrifying reminder Big Tech should not be entrusted to uphold democracy
Source: Globe and Mail Mentioned: Joel Bakan
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Oct 23, 2020
The Long, Expensive Fight for First Nations’ Fishing Rights
Source: Hakai Magazine Mentioned: Douglas Harris
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Oct 23, 2020
Digital tax reform takes centre stage around the globe
Source: CPA Canada Mentioned: Wei Cui
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Oct 21, 2020New Gift Supports Women’s Legal Clinic
A $150,000 gift from the Y.P Heung Foundation will support the Rise Women’s Legal Centre, which provides legal representation for low-income women while also providing law students with experiential learning opportunities.
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Oct 20, 2020Allard Law Welcomes Professor Liora Lazarus
We are fortunate to welcome some new faces to Allard Hall this year. Over the coming months, you’ll learn more about each of these faculty members and the important research and educational leadership expertise they bring to the Allard Law community.
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Oct 19, 2020
Allard Law Welcomes Professor Liora Lazarus
We are fortunate to welcome some new faces to Allard Hall this year. Over the coming months, you’ll learn more about each of these faculty members and the important research and educational leadership expertise they bring to the Allard Law community.
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Oct 14, 2020COVID-19, Religion and Conflict
Professor Michelle LeBaron and Dr. Maged Senbel collaborate with an interdisciplinary working group investigating conflicts with religious dimensions arising from COVID-19 public health measures.
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Oct 13, 2020
Momentum grows to force corporate boards and pension-plan trustees to disclose climate risks and opportunities
Mentioned: Carol Liao Source: The Tyee
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Oct 11, 2020
Want to know about John A. Macdonald’s racist past? Don’t ask the government of Canada
Mentioned: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe Source: The Star
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Oct 2, 2020New Book Looks at the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans
As protests against institutional racism continue to make headlines around the world and spark important conversations, Janis Sarra, Professor at the Allard School of Law and Cheryl L. Wade, Professor at St. John’s University School of Law, New York, are adding to this discourse with their recent book "Predatory Lending and the Destruction of the African-American Dream."