News & Announcements
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Heated Rivalry actor joins legal experts for Allard Law symposium on gender equality in sport
Heated Rivalry’s Harrison Browne and legal experts will gather for the More Than A Game symposium on March 12. Allard Law Professor Debra Parkes explains why the fight for equality in sport is far from over.
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Allard Law students take the lead at the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program
The Law Students' Legal Advice Program is one of the largest free legal services providers in BC. It’s also run by Allard Law students.
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Cowichan decision is ‘rock solid law’, won’t affect private landowners, Allard Law expert says
A new UBC analysis says the Cowichan decision is grounded in solid law and does not threaten private landowners, outlining pathways for fair, forward-looking solutions.
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Mar 10, 2026Dr. Carol Liao receives UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media
An expert in corporate law, climate governance, business ethics and social justice, Dr. Liao has become a trusted source for journalists covering a wide range of issues.
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Feb 17, 2026New report identifies systemic racism in immigration detention, calls for abolition
A new report reveals how Canada’s immigration detention system disproportionately impacts racialized people—especially Black men—and calls for a gradual move toward abolition.
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Feb 9, 2026Using AI to support law students and expand access to justice
Allard Law professors are transforming legal education through innovative collaborations that blend technology, pedagogy and social impact.
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Feb 4, 2026Solving the puzzles of assisted reproduction
Family law is complicated and legal change can be slow, but Allard Law scholars and alumni are making progress.
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Jan 30, 2026New open-access guide aims to demystify the rules of evidence
For unrepresented litigants, the rules around evidence can be particularly challenging to navigate. A new educational guide aims to help readers understand how courts actually apply these rules.
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Jan 16, 2026Allard Law student Brendan Liaw returns to Jeopardy! for the Tournament of Champions
Last year, Vancouver’s own Brendan Liaw made headlines for winning three games of Jeopardy! — and for wryly describing himself as a “stay-at-home son.”