https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Staff Interest Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:52:04 GMT 2026-08-19T20:52:04Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/05/25/2017_convocation_profile__honorary_doctorate_elizabeth_cromwell.html Honorary Degree recipient Elizabeth Cromwell has worked tirelessly to have the contributions and struggles of the Black Loyalists recognized as a central piece of Nova Scotian and Canadian history. Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Thu, 25 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/05/25/2017_convocation_profile__honorary_doctorate_elizabeth_cromwell.html Jane Doucet 2017-05-25T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/03/08/a_bittersweet_farewell_to_associate_dean_elizabeth_hughes.html Elizabeth Hughes, Assistant Professor of Law and Assistant Dean, Academic, is the next Provincial Tax Commissioner of Nova Scotia. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Wed, 08 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/03/08/a_bittersweet_farewell_to_associate_dean_elizabeth_hughes.html Rachael Kelly 2017-03-08T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/02/15/schulich_law_presents_united_front__for_day_of_solidarity.html On Feb. 8, 30 students, staff, and faculty members at the Schulich School of Law participated in the nation-wide Day of Solidarity. The Day of Solidarity was created to promote unity and understanding in the wake of President Trump’s controversial immigration and refugee policies. In similar gatherings in law schools across the country, students came together to learn about Islam’s positive impact on the lives of their classmates. News Student Interest Staff Interest Faculty Interest Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/02/15/schulich_law_presents_united_front__for_day_of_solidarity.html Rachael Kelly 2017-02-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/12/02/kudos__schulich_school_of_law_grads_recognized_as_leading_lawyers_under_40_by_lexpert_magazine.html The “business of law” publication gives Rising Stars awards to bright, up-and-coming lawyers in Canada. News Student Interest Staff Interest Alumni & Friends Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/12/02/kudos__schulich_school_of_law_grads_recognized_as_leading_lawyers_under_40_by_lexpert_magazine.html Rachael Kelly 2016-12-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/11/07/house_speaker_geoff_regan_visits_schulich_law.html Faculty and students had a chance to catch up with House Speaker Geoff Regan ('83) on a recent visit to campus News Student Interest Staff Interest Faculty Interest Alumni & Friends Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/11/07/house_speaker_geoff_regan_visits_schulich_law.html Schulich School of Law 2016-11-10T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/20/associate_professor_of_law_william_lahey_installed_as_the_25th_president_and_vice_chancellor_of_the_university_of_king___s_college.html On October 13, 2016, in front of friends, family, and colleagues from across Canada, Prof. Lahey was installed as King’s 25th president and vice-chancellor. Faculty Interest Staff Interest Community Health Law Institute Events News Student Interest Alumni & Friends Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/20/associate_professor_of_law_william_lahey_installed_as_the_25th_president_and_vice_chancellor_of_the_university_of_king___s_college.html Rachael Kelly 2016-10-20T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/14/in_memoriam__the_honourable_jim_prentice_pc_qc__llb____80_.html The Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of the Honourable Jim Prentice (LLB’80), aged 60. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Sat, 15 Oct 2016 02:45:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/10/14/in_memoriam__the_honourable_jim_prentice_pc_qc__llb____80_.html Lindsay Loomer 2016-10-15T02:45:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/09/27/kudos__schulich_school_of_law_professors_awarded_sshrc_research_grants.html Professors Robert Currie and Wayne MacKay have received SSHRC grants to further research projects. Faculty Interest Staff Interest Awards Law & Technology Institute News Student Interest Research Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/09/27/kudos__schulich_school_of_law_professors_awarded_sshrc_research_grants.html Jane Doucet 2016-09-27T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/08/11/young_justice_professionals_consider_the_limits_of_sexual_assault_law_in_a____post_ghomeshi_world___.html On July 26, as part of the 29th annual International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law (ISRCL) conference, three lawyers, a student, and a sociologist discussed sexual assault law and reform in what they referred to as a “post-Ghomeshi world.” News Student Interest Staff Interest Faculty Interest Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/08/11/young_justice_professionals_consider_the_limits_of_sexual_assault_law_in_a____post_ghomeshi_world___.html Rachael Kelly 2016-08-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/07/08/a_temporary_farewell_to_associate_professor_william_lahey__now_president_and_vice_chancellor_of_the_university_of_king___s_college.html Associate Professor of Law William Lahey started his five-year appointment as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of King’s College on July 1. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/07/08/a_temporary_farewell_to_associate_professor_william_lahey__now_president_and_vice_chancellor_of_the_university_of_king___s_college.html Rachael Kelly 2016-07-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/06/23/schulich_law_students_mike_coady_and_ian_wilenius_win_this_year___s__lld_scholarships.html Schulich Law students Mike Coady and Ian Wilenius win this year's LLD Scholarships, designed to support students with disabilities studying law across the country. News Faculty Interest Student Interest Staff Interest Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/06/23/schulich_law_students_mike_coady_and_ian_wilenius_win_this_year___s__lld_scholarships.html Rachael Kelly 2016-06-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/05/22/in_memoriam__the_honourable_lorne_o_clarke__llb____51___retired__chief_justice_of_nova_scotia.html The Schulich School of Law community is profoundly saddened by the loss of our former colleague, alumnus, and friend, the Honourable (retired) Chief Justice Lorne O Clarke OC, ONS, QC, LLD (LLB ’51), who passed away May 21, 2016, aged 87. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Sun, 22 May 2016 19:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/05/22/in_memoriam__the_honourable_lorne_o_clarke__llb____51___retired__chief_justice_of_nova_scotia.html School of Law 2016-05-22T19:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/29/kudos__professor_michelle_williams_is_chosen_as_a_notable_nova_scotian.html Professor Michelle Williams is chosen a Notable Nova Scotian by The Times of African Nova Scotians Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/29/kudos__professor_michelle_williams_is_chosen_as_a_notable_nova_scotian.html Jane Doucet 2016-04-29T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/22/summer_changes_to_weldon_law_building_main_entrance.html Ongoing repairs to the building will mean some entrances will be closed over the summer months. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/04/22/summer_changes_to_weldon_law_building_main_entrance.html School of Law 2016-04-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/03/17/kudos__professor_william_lahey_named_25th_president_of_university_of_king_s_college.html Professor William Lahey, past director of the Health Law Institute and former senior public servant, has been appointed next President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of King’s College. Lahey will be the 25th president in King’s 227-year history, succeeding George Cooper, president since 2012. Health Law Institute News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2016/03/17/kudos__professor_william_lahey_named_25th_president_of_university_of_king_s_college.html School of Law 2016-03-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2013/08/06/three_alumni_named_to_canadian_lawyer_s_2013__25_most_influential__list.html Schulich School of Law Alumni Professor Wayne MacKay, Dr Pamela Palmater, and Grant Borbridge named in Canadian Lawyer's 2013 "Top 25 Most Influential" list. The list highlights lawyers who have been influential within the profession as well as Canadian society over the last 18 months. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Alumni & Friends Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2013/08/06/three_alumni_named_to_canadian_lawyer_s_2013__25_most_influential__list.html School of Law 2013-08-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/11/23/prof_williams_receives_women_of_excellence_award.html Canadian Progress Club (Halifax chapter) recognizes School of Law professor Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative News Faculty Interest Student Interest Staff Interest Awards Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/11/23/prof_williams_receives_women_of_excellence_award.html School of Law 2012-11-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/08/17/viscount_bennett_professor_of_law__professor_llewellyn.html Professor Jennifer Llewellyn will be the Viscount Bennett Professor of Law. News Faculty Interest Student Interest Staff Interest Alumni & Friends Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/08/17/viscount_bennett_professor_of_law__professor_llewellyn.html School of Law 2012-08-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/07/31/purdy_crawford_chair_in_business_law__professor_rotman.html Dr Leonard Rotman will join us in January as the third Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law. News Faculty Interest Staff Interest Student Interest Research Awards Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2012/07/31/purdy_crawford_chair_in_business_law__professor_rotman.html School of Law 2012-07-31T15:00:00Z