News & Announcements
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Professor Johnny Mack appointed as Academic Director at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Situated at the intersection of academic inquiry, historical truth-telling, and community engagement, the IRSHDC plays a vital role in advancing UBC’s academic mission by supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to truth, justice, and healing.
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From anxiety to self-confidence in the moot courtroom
Each year, second- and third-year Allard Law students spend countless hours researching, practising and preparing for upper-year moots. We spoke with three of our student mooters about what they’ve learned through their experiences.
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Professor Karin Mickelson awarded George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
Allard Law Professor Karin Mickelson has been recognized for her exceptional teaching and mentorship with the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.
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Aug 27, 2024Legal Bootcamp opens doors and brings the law to life for BC high school students
Every year, the Vancouver Summer Mentorship Society brings BC high school students to Allard Hall for an intro to law school and the legal profession.
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Aug 20, 2024Nurturing justice with sunlight and time
Peter A. Allard School of Law alumni and faculty discuss their efforts to get the best from Canada’s Commissions of Inquiry.
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Aug 6, 2024Professor Régine Tremblay awarded Christine-Tourigny Award of Merit
Allard Law Professor Régine Tremblay has been awarded the Christine-Tourigny Award of Merit in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in law and in society.
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Jul 29, 2024New Indigenous Community Legal Clinic project helps grieving families with estate administration
Legal Services Director Salima Samnani on the Grant of Probate Applications Project and the ICLC’s community impact.
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Jun 28, 2024Putting community at the core of sustainability research
Community-based research projects are instigating knowledge gathering, empowering communities and giving students a holistic look at legal structures they may not have encountered otherwise.
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Jun 26, 2024New student award honours the remarkable mentorship of two notable figures at Allard Law
Thanks to a generous endowment, the newly established Elaine Borthwick and Allen Soroka Award in Law aims to help make law school more accessible to mature students.