Dal Events

Dalhousie Law Alumni Association Reunion Weekend – Toast & Tribute Brunch, Alumni Awards Presentation

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Our annual reunion weekend gives classmates a chance to reconnect, while celebrating our extraordinary community.

Visit the alumni events page for the schedule of events.

Annual Professor Meinhard Doelle Memorial Hike

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Dal Law Hiking Society and Environmental Law Students' Society invite Schulich Law students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends to join them at the Blue Mountain Summit Trailhead for the annual Professor Meinhard Doelle Memorial Hike.

Dalhousie Law Alumni Association Reunion Weekend – Class-Specific Events

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Our annual reunion weekend gives classmates a chance to reconnect, while celebrating our extraordinary community.

Visit the alumni events page for the schedule of events.

CDO Panel: Alternative Legal Careers – Beyond Traditional Practice

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

A law degree can lead to a wide range of careers beyond traditional legal practice.

The Career Development Office invites Schulich Law students to hear from a panel of legal professionals who have chosen non-traditional career paths, to learn how they have applied their legal training, navigated career transitions, and more.

Academic Peer Mentor-Facilitated Session: 1st Small Group Assignment/Exam

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Led by upper-year law students, peer mentor-facilitated information sessions are part of the Schulich School of Law's Academic Peer Mentor Program which aims to provide guidance on various academic topics. While 1L students are encourged to attend, all Schulich Law students are welcome.

Session Topic: 1st Small Group Assignment/Exam

Information Session: Law & Technology Certificate

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Law & Technology Institute (LATI) invites Schulich Law students to learn more about its Certificate in Law & Technology.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet LATI faculty members, learn about certificate requirements and registration, and explore experiential and extracurricular opportunities through the Technology Law & Policy Review, the initio Technology & Innovation Law Clinic, and the Information Policy Lab.

CDO Lunch & Learn: Exploring the Calgary Legal Market with Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

First-year students are invited to join Burnett, Duckworth & Palmer for an information session to learn more about 1L recruitment, the legal market, and what makes Calgary an exciting city to start building a legal career.

Presenters include:

Sylvie J.M. Welsh, Partner
Ryan Algar, Partner
Anna Galanter, Director of Legal Talent and Diversity

Fall Convocation: Schulich School of Law

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Schulich School of Law students who are graduating this fall!

Please visit the Dalhousie University Convocation website for additional details.

CDO Information Session (Virtual): Clerkships

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The Career Development Office invites interested students to a virtual clerkship information session.

Judicial clerkships offer a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the legal system while sharpening your research, writing, and analytical skills.

As each court has its own eligibility criteria and application deadlines, early research is essential.

Why consider a clerkship?

You will work closely with judges on legal research, writing, and editing decisions
You can strengthen your written advocacy skills and analytical abilities
You will observe hearings and gain first-hand insight into courtroom procedures
You can build meaningful professional connections to support your legal career
A clerkship may count for some or all of your articling requirements

CDO Employer Panel (Virtual): Getting Ready for 2L Toronto Interview Week

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Preparing for Toronto 2L interview week can feel both exciting and challenging. Join the Career Development Office for an engaging virtual panel featuring representatives from Toronto government offices as well as boutique, regional, and national law firms.

Panellists will share insights into the recruitment process, what employers look for in candidates, interview preparation strategies, and how students can stand out during interview week and throughout the 2L recruit.

The discussion will also touch on common recruit dilemmas, including whether, when, and how to communicate that an employer is your first choice.

This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from employers across a variety of practice settings, gain a better understanding of Toronto's legal market, and learn how to navigate the recruit process with confidence.

Panellists include:

Myriah Graves, Director of Professional Development, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
Marco Castelli, Acting Director, Student Programs, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Lauren Sigal, Director of Legal Talent, Lenczner Slaght LLP
Selina Mamo, Director of Professional Resources, National Recruitment, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Serena Yun, Counsel, Crown Law Office (Civil), Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

Research Hour: Property Law and our ‘Sense’ of Ownership

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Schulich Law Fellow Ajey Sangai.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

2L Open House with Stewart McKelvey

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Stewart McKelvey invites Schulich Law 2L students to meet its lawyers, tour its Halifax office space, and ask questions in advance of the upcoming recruitment season.

CDO Panel (Virtual): Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal & Court Martial Appeal Court Clerkships

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

If you are interested in pursuing a clerkship upon completion of your law school studies, then this is the session for you! The Career Development Office invites interested law students to an informative virtual panel on the clerkship program and recruitment process with representation from the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada.

CDO Employer Information Session: Public Prosecution Service of Canada – A Conversation with Jade Pictou

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The Career Development Office invites students to join Jade Pictou (JD '16), a Mi’kmaq lawyer and Schulich Law alumna, for a conversation about working with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) where she supervises legal agents across Atlantic Canada and works on complex prosecutions. Previously she served as Acting Deputy Chief Federal Prosecutor for the Atlantic Region.

This session offers students an opportunity to hear directly from an experienced legal professional about navigating different stages of a legal career, building professional experience, and finding opportunities for growth within the profession.

Topics include:

Career path and professional journey
Articling experience at the PPSC
Types of files and areas of practice
Training, development, and learning opportunities

Admissions Information Session (Virtual): Learn More About Law School

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Do you know someone who is considering a law degree?

Join us virtually for an introduction to the life of a Juris Doctor (JD) candidate at the Schulich School of Law.

The evening's discussion will cover:

The JD program
The admission process
The Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq (IB&M) Initiative
Dalhousie's commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA)
Law school life from a current student's perspective
Where our students go and what they do after graduation
Your questions!

The discussion will be moderated by Randi Livingstone, Admissions and Recruitment Officer.

Webinar: The Lawyer Licensing Process with the Law Society of Ontario

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Law Society of Ontario will be hosting a webinar open to third-year students, current lawyer licensing process applicants and candidates.

The session will cover application to, and requirements of, the licensing process and will be followed by a live question and answer period.

Land Claims, Coffee, and Mayan Resistance with Leocadio Juracán

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Members of the Dalhousie community are invited to hear the Campesino Committee of the Highlands' (CCDA) Agrarian Reform Coordinator Leocadio Juracán, as part of his speaking tour about the struggle for land and a dignified life for Guatemala's rural communities.

The CCDA is the Canadian Union of Public Employees' partner in Guatamala.

Juracán will share updates about the ongoing realities that campesino (small farmers) and Indigenous communities in Guatemala are facing, their fight against illegal evictions and land dispossession, and the ongoing criminalization of those defending their lands, territories, and human rights.

Short-Intensive Courses End – 1L

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Please refer to the MySchulichLaw SharePoint site (NetID login required) for the most up-to-date information.

Dalhousie Open House

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

If you, or someone you know, is thinking about applying for law school, you're invited to attend Dalhousie University's annual Open House event.

Learn more about the Schulich School of Law through Pathways to Law info sessions, tour the Weldon Law Building, chat with Schulich Law student ambassadors, and ask all of your admissions-related questions at the Schulich Law booth at the Academic Program Fair.

LegalTech Competence Weekend

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Law & Technology Institute and ShiftKey Labs invites members of the law school and local legal communities to a two-day conference exploring how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the practice of law.

Designed with law students and legal professionals in mind, the conference will bring together speakers and perspectives from across the legal and technology sectors to explore both the opportunities and challenges AI technology presents for the legal profession.

Topics covered will include:

Professional regulation and the duty of technological competence
Generative AI and legal research
LegalTech adoption in law firms
AI and the early-career legal practice
Cybersecurity and encryption
Privacy, metadata, and electronic legal files
Access to justice and LegalTech
Automating legal work with generative AI

Whether you’re curious about AI, thinking about a career in law, or simply want to understand how technology is reshaping the profession, this is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and prepare for the future of legal practice.

Schulich Law Soccer Showdown

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Schulich Law Sports Committee invites members of the Dalhousie and Weldon communities to cheer on the participants of the first ever Schulich Law Soccer Showdown, a law students vs. law faculty football friendly. Spectators are welcome!

Information Session: Spring International Law Program, Queen's University

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

First- and second-year Schulich Law students are invited to an in-person information session to learn more about the spring International Law Program offered by Queen's University's Faculty of Law. Program Director Gillian Ready will be on hand to talk about the opportunity and answer questions.

About the Program

The Queen's University International Law Program provides students with an intensive and integrated academic program in international law that runs each May and June.
This unique learning opportunity combines an 8-week intensive academic program in international law with field study visits to law firms, international organizations, and international courts.

CDO Employer Information Session: Careers in Trusts & Estates with STEP Canada

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join the Career Development Office for an engaging lunch and learn session with Madeleine (Maddie) Tracey, partner with Stewart McKelvey, to learn why you should consider a career in trusts and estates.

Canada is facing the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history*
Opportunities exist across private practice, litigation, government, financial institutions, academia, and more
Make a meaningful difference while building trusted, long-term client relationships
It's an area of law that is dynamic and evolving — every client, every case is different.

Federal Court of Canada Hearing

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Schulich School of Law is hosting a Federal Court of Canada hearing (Imran ALI v. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) followed by a Q&A session for law students with the Justice.

Research Hour: Dissent & Delegitimization

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Professor Chad Oldfather, Marquette University Law School.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Information Session: International Exchange Program

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The Schulich School of Law offers an International Exchange Program with partner law schools around the world, allowing students in their third and final year to spend an academic term abroad. Those who are interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend.

This information session will provide:

A general overview of the program, application process, and associated timelines
Guidance with respect to academic and course considerations
An opportunity for students to ask questions

This is an excellent opportunity for 2L students to start thinking about their options well in advance of the submission deadline.

F.B. Wickwire Memorial Lecture: Criticizing Trump Administration Lawyers

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

This year’s F.B. Wickwire Memorial Lecture in Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics will be given by W. Bradley Wendel, Edwin H. Woodruff Professor of Law at Cornell Law School.

About the Topic:

Lawyers generally believe in something called 'the principle of non-accountability,' which shields them from criticism for representing unpopular clients. Lawyers also have a stock of explanations or excuses they can offer for choosing to represent such clients; for example, the principle that everybody deserves a lawyer or the importance of providing a vigorous defense to a criminal accused.

But waving off criticism in this peremptory way prematurely ends a conversation that would be beneficial in a democracy that values relationships of accountability between professions and the political community.

In his recent book, Canceling Lawyers, Wendel argued against the principle of non-accountability, saying that the point is not that lawyers are wrongdoers as a matter of identification with their clients, but that lawyers do owe an account that justifies the representation. Importantly, this account must acknowledge that lawyers remain moral agents when acting within their professional role.

Using examples from the second Trump administration, Wendel will discuss what moral accountability would look like for government lawyers involved in implementing these policies.

Information Session: Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Clinical Law Program

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Are you a first or second-year law student interested in attending Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS) for a term?

To learn more about the Clinical Law Program and how to apply, please join us for an in-person information session.

Research Hour: Gluskabewimk – Learning to be a Good Relation

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Instruction & Public Services Librarian Kristan Belanger and Schulich Law Associate Professor Naiomi Metallic, Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Last Day to Drop Fall Classes With a "W" and Multi-Term Classes Without a "W"

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Please visit Dalhousie's academic calendar for more information.

Panel Discussion: Navigating the Legal System & Community Supports After Violence, Victimization & Loss

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia invites members of the community to a panel discussion centred on navigating the legal system and community resources in the wake of violence victimization and loss.

This is the second of three panels supported through The Logan Alexandra Russell Fund.

Created in loving memory of Logan Alexandra Russell who was tragically killed in an act of intimate partner violence in November 2025, the Fund honours Logan’s beautiful life and loving, empathetic nature, while also striving to protect others from the violence that caused her death by contributing to intimate partner violence prevention efforts.

2L Reception with BOYNECLARKE

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

BOYNECLARKE invites Schulich Law 2L students to meet its lawyers, tour its Dartmouth office space, and ask questions in advance of the upcoming recruitment season.

Meinhard Doelle Legacy Lecture: Considering the Governance Implications of our "Devotion to Efficiency"

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT

You are invited to attend the fourth annual Meinhard Doelle Legacy Lecture.

Fall Term Study Break – No Classes

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Enjoy the study break!

Remembrance Day – University Closed

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Please note that the university will be closed today in honour of Remembrance Day.