Dal Events

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.

2026 Canadian Association For Food Law and Policy Annual Conference

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Members of the Dalhousie community who are interested in food law and policy are invited to attend the Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy 2026 Conference: Generations – Food Law & Policy Across Time.

Panel Discussion: Why is Food So Expensive? Concentration, Control, and Public Policy in the Future of Nova Scotia’s Food Systems

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join the Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (Nova Scotia) for a public panel about food policy.

Moderated by Dr. Karen Foster, the event will help explain some of the drivers behind rising food costs and identify ways that communities and other stakeholders can work together to address these issues.

Panellists include:

Krista Gallagher, MLA for Halifax-Chebucto
Sue Kelleher, Director of Community Partnerships, Feed Nova Scotia
Leticia Smillie, Senior Planner, Halifax Regional Municipality
Wendie Wilson, JustFOOD African Nova Scotian and Black Food Sovereignty Working Group

2026 Canadian Association For Food Law and Policy Annual Conference

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

2026 Canadian Association For Food Law and Policy Annual Conference

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Academic Peer Mentor-Facilitated Session: 1L Exam Review – Public & Property

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 16:30:00 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.

Session Topic: 1L Exam Review – Public & Property
Facilitators: Matthew Dunbar, Neszra Stapledon

Q&A: Make the Most of Your Free Canadian Bar Association Membership

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Wondering how your complimentary Canadian Bar Association (CBA) membership can give your legal career a head start while you're still in law school?

Schulich Law students are invited for a casual conversation with the executive from CBA's Young Lawyers Section and Law Students Section to discover what your CBA membership has to offer, from professional development and networking to career-building opportunities and member benefits.

Young Lawyers Section Executive:

Robbie Mason, Carver Estate Law & Litigation
Cydney Kane, Nova Scotia Department of Justice
Rob Jollimore, Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP

Law Students Section Executive:

Bailey Kaye
Liz McGraw

Academic Peer Mentor-Facilitated Session: 2L Exam Review – Civ Pro & Con Law

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Session Topic: 2L Exam Review – Civ Pro & Con Law
Facilitators: Callum Hunter, Stephanie Doherty

Atlantic Canada Career Fair

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Learn about summer job opportunities and articling positions for 2027 at the Atlantic Canada Career Fair, organized by Schulich Law's Career Development Office.

Participating employers include:

BOYNECLARKE LLP
Burchell MacDougall LLP
Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP
Cox & Palmer
Crown's Office (St. John's, NL)
Justice Canada
Legal Aid Newfoundland
MacGillivray Injury Law Office
McInnes Cooper
MDW Law
Nova Scotia Department of Justice
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service
Patterson Law
Stewart McKelvey
Wagners

Info Session: New JD/MJ Combined Degree Program

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The Schulich School of Law and the School of Journalism at the University of King’s College have partnered to launch the new combined degree program where students will earn both a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Journalism (MJ).

Join Associate Professor Lisa Taylor from the School of Journalism, and Yolana Wassersug, manager of Admissions and Recruitment at King's, to learn more about the benefits and career opportunities that come with a JD/MJ degree, and to ask questions about the program and admissions process.

Lecture: Lessons from Cicero's De Republica from the Honourable Justice Malcolm Rowe

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The Dalhousie Student Chapter of the Runnymede Society invites members of the university community to a lecture and Q&A with the Honourable Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada, with an introduction by Schulich Law Dean Sarah Harding.

Research Hour: Who Owns Halifax? A Report on Rental Housing Ownership in HRM

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will discuss the results of Dalhousie Legal Aid Service's report, Who Owns Halifax? A Report on Rental Housing Ownership in HRM, led by Hannah Main and Mark Culligan.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Treaty-Making and the Histories We Choose to Tell

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join Schulich School of Law Professor Cheryl Simon (Epekwitk) and Sir James Dunn Law Librarian Kristan Belanger (Glooscap First Nation) for a fireside chat as they discuss the history of Mi’kmaw treaty-making.

From centuries of diplomacy to the emergence of the Peace and Friendship Treaties, this conversation will examine Indigenous international law, nation-to-nation relationships, and the construction of Canada’s 'creation myth.'

Research Hour: Critical Raw Minerals in Africa

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Schulich Law Associate Professor Olabisi Akinkugbe, Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Last Day to Apply to Graduate in May Without a Fee

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 12:00:00 GMT

To be considered for Spring Convocation, students must apply to graduate through Dal Online by the December deadline.

Last Day of Law Classes

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Today is the final day of classes before exams begin for Schulich Law students.

Webinar: Future-Proofing Canada’s Ports – Governance Strategies for a Changing Climate

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Marine & Environmental Law Institute (MELAW) and Canada Climate Law Initiative invite members of the Schulich Law community to the launch of the Climate Governance Guide for Boards of Canada Port Authorities. This new resource provides practical guidance for directors and executives on overseeing climate-related risks and opportunities, strengthening resilience, and supporting long-term strategic decision-making.

Canada's ports are critical gateways for trade, economic growth, and national resilience. Climate change is reshaping the conditions in which ports operate, creating new risks for infrastructure and operations while opening opportunities in areas such as clean energy, critical minerals, and Arctic shipping. More than ever, effective board oversight is essential.

The webinar will begin with a presentation highlighting the Guide’s key findings, followed by a panel discussion featuring leaders from the port, governance, and climate sectors. Together, they will explore how Canadian ports can respond to emerging risks, capitalize on new opportunities, and position themselves for success in a rapidly changing environment.

The event will be moderated by Director of the Canada Climate Law Initiative Sonia li Trottier and will feature the following panellists:

Dr. Patrícia Galvão Ferreira – Associate Professor, Marine & Environmental Law Institute, Schulich School of Law
Dr. Sara Seck – Professor and Director, Marine & Environmental Law Institute, Schulich School of Law
Elisabeth Chamley – Co-founder, Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate and Principal, Aspenwood Maritime

Law Exams Begin

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Good luck to everyone on their exams!

Please refer to the exam timetable on the MySchulichLaw SharePoint site for the most up-to-date information.