News & Announcements
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Support a more inclusive legal profession on UBC Giving Day
On April 8, help us unlock an additional $4,500 in matching funds in support of the Indigenous Law Students’ Association Award and the Peter A. Allard School of Law Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.
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'Now is the time': UBC's inaugural UNESCO Chair tackles racialized health inequities through law and policy
Professor Irehobhude O. Iyioha is the new UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights. She plans to use evidence to drive change on racialized health inequities—and that the fight has never mattered more.
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Professor Bruce MacDougall appointed Dean pro tem, Peter A. Allard School of Law
UBC announced today that Professor Bruce MacDougall has been appointed Dean pro tem for the Peter A. Allard School of Law for a one-year term, effective July 2, 2026.
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Mar 12, 2026Help shape the future of law on UBC Giving Day
On April 8, we're raising funds to expand access to legal education and help students engage with the complex challenges facing our communities. Help us unlock over $50,000 in challenge and matching funds!
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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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Mar 6, 2026Heated 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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Mar 3, 2026Allard 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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Feb 19, 2026Cowichan 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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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.