Â鶹´«Ă˝ RSS News - Students /faculty/law/news-events/news.html Â鶹´«Ă˝ RSS News - Students Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:38:26 GMT 2024-09-19T21:38:26Z How I Spent My Summer: Lessons from Parliament Hill /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/19/how_i_spent_my_summer__lessons_from_parliament_hill.html 2L student Jaron Rykiss is eager to contribute to classroom discussions on legal reform and justice initiatives after interning at the Department of Justice. News Students Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/19/how_i_spent_my_summer__lessons_from_parliament_hill.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-19T15:00:00Z Building a Solid Foundation of Wellness /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/16/building_a_foundation_of_wellness.html Wellness @ Weldon events are designed to help Schulich Law students live a healthier and more balanced life. News Students Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/16/building_a_foundation_of_wellness.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-16T15:00:00Z Meet Sophia Sidarous, Class of 2024 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/23/meet_sophia_sidarous__class_of_2024.html As a Mi’kmaw woman, it was important for Sophia to be on her territory and to learn Mi'kmaq-specific Indigenous laws from Mi'kmaq professors. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/23/meet_sophia_sidarous__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-23T15:00:00Z Meet Kyla Young, Class of 2024 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/21/meet_kyla_young__class_of_2024.html Kyla paired her background in science with her law degree to graduate with a Health Law & Policy specialization. News Health Law Institute Alumni & Friends Students Tue, 21 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/21/meet_kyla_young__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-21T15:00:00Z Meet LĂ©o Bourgeois, Class of 2024 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/14/meet_l_o_bourgeois__class_of_2024.html The semester LĂ©o spent working at Schulich Law’s initio Technology and Innovation Law Clinic stands out as his most rewarding professional experience. News Law & Technology Institute Alumni & Friends Students Tue, 14 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/14/meet_l_o_bourgeois__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-14T15:00:00Z Meet Onye Njoku, Class of 2024 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/08/meet_onye_njoku__class_of_2024.html The support Onye received from the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative provided her with a sense of belonging and enhanced her experience as a law student. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Wed, 08 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/08/meet_onye_njoku__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-08T15:00:00Z Meet Caleb MacDonald, Class of 2024 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/01/meet_caleb_macdonald__class_of_2024.html As a 20-year veteran of the Canadian military and the RCMP, Caleb connected with the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service, of using legal knowledge for the common good. News Students Alumni & Friends Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/01/meet_caleb_macdonald__class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-01T15:00:00Z Schulich Law Students Recognized at 2023‑2024 Impact Awards /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/04/01/schulich_law_student__society_win_2023_2024_impact_awards.html Congratulations to third-year law student Essie Mehina and the Â鶹´«Ă˝ Black Law Students’ Association (DBLSA) who each received Â鶹´«Ă˝ Impact Awards at an event on March 28. News Awards Students Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/04/01/schulich_law_student__society_win_2023_2024_impact_awards.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-04-01T15:00:00Z Professors Kolodziechuk and Akinkugbe Receive Schulich Law's Top Teaching Awards /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/25/professors_akinkugbe_and_kolodziechuk_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Congratulations to Professors Alayna Kolodziechuk and Olabisi Akinkugbe who received this year’s Teaching Awards at a reception on March 21st at the Weldon Law Building. News Awards Students Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/25/professors_akinkugbe_and_kolodziechuk_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Stephanie Hurley 2024-03-25T15:00:00Z But Who Owns the Glass Slipper? /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/22/but_who_owns_the_glass_slipper_.html Cinderella and Prince Charming’s love story was literally and figuratively the stuff of fairy tales. That is, until it wasn’t. Find out what happens when they don’t live happily ever after. News Students Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/22/but_who_owns_the_glass_slipper_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-03-22T15:00:00Z Schulich Law PhD Student Named One of Dal’s OpenThinkers /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/18/mohamad_alikhani_named_one_of_dal_s_2024_openthinkers.html Mohamad Alikhani’s OpenThink blog will explore how Canadian laws and policies can be improved to ensure an ecologically sustainable future for offshore wind energy. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Research Students Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/18/mohamad_alikhani_named_one_of_dal_s_2024_openthinkers.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-03-18T15:00:00Z Registration Open for Weldon Mentorship Program /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/18/registration_open_for_weldon_mentorship_program.html Third-year student Sashin Narayan and alumnus Kevin Fernandes reflect on their mentorship pairing, why they decided to participate, and the benefits of the program. News Alumni & Friends Students Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/18/registration_open_for_weldon_mentorship_program.html Stephanie Hurley 2024-03-18T15:00:00Z Schulich Law 2L Student’s Paper Selected for Annual Conference /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/11/schulich_law_student_s_paper_selected_for_conference.html Eni Oguntona’s paper, which explores the disproportionate placement of African Nova Scotian students on Independent Program Plans and its legal implications, was selected to be presented at the 17th annual Canadian Law Student Conference at the University of Windsor. News Students Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/11/schulich_law_student_s_paper_selected_for_conference.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-03-11T15:00:00Z Helping Academic Life Run Smoothly at Schulich Law /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/26/motivated_to_make_academic_life_smoother_and_easier_at_schulich_law.html Meet Adam Guzkowski, Program Manager in the Associate Dean, Academic’s Office. They are committed to providing academic support, strengthening community, and fostering belonging and well-being at the law school. News Students Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/26/motivated_to_make_academic_life_smoother_and_easier_at_schulich_law.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-02-26T16:00:00Z Schulich Law Photo Shoot /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/05/schulich_law_photo_shoot.html We are planning a photo shoot to capture academic and student life at Weldon and we’d love for you to take part! Students Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/05/schulich_law_photo_shoot.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-02-12T16:00:00Z 2024 Competitive Moots /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/05/2024_competitive_moots.html Every year, our students have an opportunity to practice their skills at competitive moots across Canada and internationally. Each team puts months of dedication and hard work into preparing for competition. No matter the results, we are proud to have them represent Schulich Law. News Students Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/05/2024_competitive_moots.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-02-01T16:00:00Z Reaffirming a Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of International Law /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/01/15/reaffirming_a_commitment_to_the_fundamental_principles_of_international_law.html Schulich Law 3L student and former soldier Caleb MacDonald returned to Ukraine to attend a summit on international law in early December of 2023. News Students Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/01/15/reaffirming_a_commitment_to_the_fundamental_principles_of_international_law.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-01-15T16:00:00Z Volunteer Spotlight: Faren Bogach (LLB '07) /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/12/05/volunteer_spotlight__faren_bogach__llb__07_.html Faren Bogach's (LLB ’07) people-first attitude is apparent in her volunteerism with Schulich Law students. News Alumni & Friends Students Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/12/05/volunteer_spotlight__faren_bogach__llb__07_.html Â鶹´«Ă˝ Alumni Office 2023-12-05T16:00:00Z An Experiential Learning Opportunity of a Lifetime /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/11/14/an_experiential_learning_experience_of_a_lifetime.html Schulich Law 1L student Maggie MacInnis won a ticket to observe a Q&A session in the House of Commons with Canada’s next Supreme Court Justice. News Students Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/11/14/an_experiential_learning_experience_of_a_lifetime.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2023-11-14T16:00:00Z 2023 Smith Shield Moot Results /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/10/10/2023_smith_shield_moot_results.html Congratulations to Harper Metler, Alida Doelle, Amelia Eaton, and Essie Mehina, for their outstanding showing in the 2023 Smith Shield Moot on October 4. News Students Student Interest Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/10/10/2023_smith_shield_moot_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2023-10-10T15:00:00Z Schulich Law Student Wins Canadian Bar Association Essay Contest /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/10/03/schulich_law_student_canadian_bar_association_essay_contest.html Congratulations to 3L student Amelia Eaton on her winning paper titled “Beyond System Solutions: Indigenous Motherhoods and Canadian Prison Abolition.” News Awards Students Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/10/03/schulich_law_student_canadian_bar_association_essay_contest.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2023-10-03T15:00:00Z In Pursuit of Truth and Justice /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/09/11/in_pursuit_of_truth_and_justice.html A summer placement with the Schulich School of Law Internship Program instigated George Philp’s ('23) passion for criminal and public law. News Alumni & Friends Students Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/09/11/in_pursuit_of_truth_and_justice.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2023-09-11T15:00:00Z Schulich Law Student Wins Globalink Research Award /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/23/schulich_law_student_wins_globalink_research_award.html Kyla Young is spending her summer in England working on a research project at the University of Oxford. News Research Awards Students Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/23/schulich_law_student_wins_globalink_research_award.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2023-06-23T15:00:00Z Meet Emma Vossen, Class of 2023 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/22/joint_jd_mha_grad_combined_passion_for_law__health_and_policy.html Pursuing a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Health Administration degree gave Emma the opportunity to combine her passion for law, health and policy. News Students Alumni & Friends Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/22/joint_jd_mha_grad_combined_passion_for_law__health_and_policy.html Dal Health Communications 2023-06-22T15:00:00Z Morris Odeh Wins 2023 Governor General’s Gold Medal /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/19/morris_odeh_wins_2023_governor_general_s_gold_medal.html The Faculty of Graduate Studies presents the Governor General’s Gold Medals to recognize the university’s most outstanding master’s graduates. News Alumni & Friends Research Awards Students Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/06/19/morris_odeh_wins_2023_governor_general_s_gold_medal.html Tanis Trainor 2023-06-19T15:00:00Z