/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Ā鶹“«Ć½ RSS News - Students Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:01:18 GMT 2025-07-09T22:01:18Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/26/meet_ella_peterson__class_of_2025.html After being part of a large undergraduate class, Ella cherished the tight-knit community and collaborative learning environment the Schulich School of Law offered. News Alumni & Friends Awards Students Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/26/meet_ella_peterson__class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/15/meet_andrew_weir__class_of_2025.html Andrew was keen to get involved in his Schulich Law community after the pandemic affected his ability to participate in extracurriculars during his undergraduate degree. News Students Alumni & Friends Thu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/15/meet_andrew_weir__class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/08/meet_lorenze_cromwell__class_of_2025.html The eighth-generation African Nova Scotian fostered advocacy, joy, and community with other Black law students through his involvement with the Ā鶹“«Ć½ Black Law Studentsā€™ Association. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Students Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/08/meet_lorenze_cromwell__class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-08T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/meet_Ana_Speranza_class_of_2025.html Ana was drawn to Schulich Law based on its reputation for collegiality and commitment to public service, which reflected the reasons she wanted to pursue law as a career. News Students Alumni & Friends Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/meet_Ana_Speranza_class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-02T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/09/schulich_law_phd_student_named_one_of_dal_s_openthinkers.html Loveth Ovedjeā€™s (LLM ā€™24) PhD research examines how developing countries can use innovative financial tools to accelerate the shift to renewable energy. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Students Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/09/schulich_law_phd_student_named_one_of_dal_s_openthinkers.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-04-10T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/schulich_law_grad_student_finalist_in_3_minute_thesis_competition.html PhD student Loveth Ovedje (LLM ā€™24) was one of 12 finalists sharing their game-changing research in three minutes or less in Dalā€™s annual research competition. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Students Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/schulich_law_grad_student_finalist_in_3_minute_thesis_competition.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-24T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Ā鶹“«Ć½ā€™s Faculty of Law is among the top 150 universities in the world to study law, and fourth in the country, according to the QS World University Subject Rankings. News Alumni & Friends Students Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Marine & Environmental Law Institute Law & Technology Institute Health Law Institute Research Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/17/14th_annual_weldon_literary_moot.html The annual sketch-comedy moot, organized by the Weldon Literary Moot Society, saw justice brought to Neverland while raising $2,500 for the Halifax Humanities Society. News Students Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/17/14th_annual_weldon_literary_moot.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-03-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/13/schulich_law_students_share_research_at_dalhousie_s_sustainable_development_goals_expo.html They explored issues ranging from the impacts of arctic shipping to the legal implications of northern grocery subsidy mismanagement to ocean sustainability concerns around fisheries subsidies. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Research Students Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/13/schulich_law_students_share_research_at_dalhousie_s_sustainable_development_goals_expo.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/10/schulich_law_students_travel_to_new_zealand_for_directed_research_project.html In February, four Indigenous students and two faculty members visited the University of Victoria in Wellington to learn about Māori law and culture. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/10/schulich_law_students_travel_to_new_zealand_for_directed_research_project.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-10T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/24/schulich_law_students_win_2025_mckelvey_cup.html Students David Cruz and Aleida Whidden are set to represent Atlantic Canada in Ottawa at the national moot after winning the region's toughest competition. News Students Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/24/schulich_law_students_win_2025_mckelvey_cup.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-02-24T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/04/dfla_s_women__in_law_networking_event_centres_female_and_gender_diverse_voices.html The student-organized event, led by the Ā鶹“«Ć½ Feminist Legal Association (DFLA), was designed to offer a safe and inclusive space to make meaningful career connections. News Students Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/04/dfla_s_women__in_law_networking_event_centres_female_and_gender_diverse_voices.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-02-04T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/03/2025_competitive_moot_results.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 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/03/2025_competitive_moot_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-02-03T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/13/neylan_stevens_wins_2024_nikanus_red_dress_leadership_award.html Neylan Stevens is one of four Atlantic Canadian Indigenous women to receive the award recognizing outstanding leadership in sport, culture, and community. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Students Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/13/neylan_stevens_wins_2024_nikanus_red_dress_leadership_award.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-01-13T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/12/02/preparing_to_be__lawst_at_sea_.html Schulich Law will host the 2025 Law Games in January for the first time in a decade. News Students Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/12/02/preparing_to_be__lawst_at_sea_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-12-02T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/25/inspiring_the_next_generation_to_believe_caring_is_cool.html Schulich Law student and author Ashoke Mohanraj is thrilled to be adapting his childrenā€™s book Dolphin Dude into an animated film. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Students Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/25/inspiring_the_next_generation_to_believe_caring_is_cool.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-25T16:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/28/crystal_witter_helps_blsa_canada_host_record_setting_pre_law_expo.html Second-year Schulich Law student Crystal Witter was instrumental in organizing this yearā€™s Black Law Studentsā€™ Association of Canadaā€™s National Pre-Law Expo. News Students Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/28/crystal_witter_helps_blsa_canada_host_record_setting_pre_law_expo.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/15/2024_smith_shield_moot_results.html Congratulations to Alex Harrison, Rachel McMillan, Anu Sidhu and Machel Maxwell on their outstanding showing in the Smith Shield Moot on October 9. News Students Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/15/2024_smith_shield_moot_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/09/meet_loveth_ovedje_class_of_2024.html Schulich Law's unique combination of academic rigor and strong sense of community made for Loveth's ideal graduate studies environment. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Students Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/09/meet_loveth_ovedje_class_of_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-09T15:00:00Z /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 /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 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/23/meet_sophia_sidarous__class_of_2024.html As a Miā€™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 /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 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/14/meet_l_o_bourgeois__class_of_2024.html The semester LĆ©o spent working at Schulich Lawā€™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 /faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/08/meet_onye_njoku__class_of_2024.html The support Onye received from the Indigenous Blacks & Miā€™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