Faculty

In Memoriam: Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL’57

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:08:31 +0000

The Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL’57, a distinguished alumnus and cherished friend of our community.

Mr. Gelber’s visionary philanthropy made possible the creation of the Nahum Gelber Law Library, inaugurated in 1998. This state-of-the-art facility has since become a cornerstone of legal scholarship at ��, offering students a bright, open, and welcoming space for study and reflection. More than three decades later, the Gelber Library remains a beloved and vital part of campus life.

Provost honours 31 �� professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

�� announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James �� Professors, James �� Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 �� professors as Distinguished James �� Professors, James �� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Vrinda Narain Promoted to Full Professor

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:58:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Vrinda Narain has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor.

Professor Wendy Adams to retire

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:21:05 +0000

With sincere gratitude for her years of service, the Faculty of Law announces the retirement of Professor Wendy Adams, who has been a valued member of our academic community since 2003. Her retirement will be effective on November 10, 2025.

David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, to receive honorary doctorate at law convocation

admin — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:04:57 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that our alumnus David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, LLD’25, will receive a Doctor of Law, honoris causa, from �� at the Spring Law Convocation Ceremony on 28 May. He will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2025.

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly receives the Jules-Deschênes Award

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:51:18 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the Jules-Deschênes Award from the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division. The award was presented to him at the Division’s Presidential Dinner on June 11.

Jennifer Raso wins CALT Scholarly Paper award

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:26:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Jennifer Raso has received the Scholarly Paper Award of the Canadian Association of Law Teachers (CALT). She was honoured for her article “Data Entry and Decision Chains: Distributed Responsibility and Bureaucratic Disempowerment in the UK’s Universal Credit Programme”, co-authored with Victoria Adelmant.

Brittany Williams honoured for her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:09:39 +0000

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB’19, received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSP). The award was presented to her at the 2025 NALSP Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Judges Too Wise for Their Own Good: Is Anyone Still Protecting Civil Liberties in France?

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:23:55 +0000

At a moment of democratic crisis in Europe, when far-right parties are gaining power, courts are expected to act as key defenders of rights and freedoms.

Re-Thinking Self-Determination in the 21st Century

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:23:52 +0000

Join us for a discussion on how the principle of self-determination is being reshaped in today’s rapidly shifting global order. Open to the public. No registration required.

René Cassin Lecture - Martha Minow

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:27:17 +0000

Democratic norms are decaying as strongman leaders disable checks on their power; artificial intelligence permeates every sector of societies.

Re-thinking Self-determination in the 21st Century

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:59:44 +0000

Join us for a discussion on how the principle of self-determination is being reshaped in today’s rapidly shifting global order.

�� Library 2012 F.R. Scott lecture - A Fine Balance: When Art and Law Meet

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:08:05 +0000

Glenn D. Lowry
Director, Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Research Group On Health and Law Student Travel Grant - Call For Applications

admin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:11:07 +0000

The Research Group on Health and Law (RGHL) invites applications for a $500.00 student travel grant.