https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Awards Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:42:38 GMT 2026-06-07T01:42:38Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/05/26/schulich_law_professor_naiomi_metallic_named_2026_indspire_award_laureate_for_law___justice.html Through teaching, advocacy, and scholarship, Professor Metallic demonstrates how law, when rooted in Indigenous knowledge, can become a powerful tool for justice and reconciliation. News Awards Alumni & Friends Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/05/26/schulich_law_professor_naiomi_metallic_named_2026_indspire_award_laureate_for_law___justice.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-05-26T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/05/25/clint_davis__llb__95__named_a_2026_aurum_award_winner.html Dalhousie’s annual Aurum Awards recognize alumni for their achievements in innovation, community engagement and leadership, as well as for their contributions to society's social, cultural and economic well-being. News Awards Alumni & Friends Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/05/25/clint_davis__llb__95__named_a_2026_aurum_award_winner.html Allison Lawlor 2026-05-25T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/04/06/schulich_law_students_recognized_with_2025_2026_impact_awards.html Congratulations to Katherine Silins, recipient of the Faculty Leadership Award, and the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association, recipient of the Most Impactful Social Justice & Advocacy Society. News Awards Students Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/04/06/schulich_law_students_recognized_with_2025_2026_impact_awards.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-04-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/30/hannah_rosborough_and_adelina_iftene_awarded_schulich_law_top_teaching_honours.html Congratulations to Hannah Rosborough and Adelina Iftene who received this year’s Teaching Awards at a reception held at the Weldon Law Building on March 26. News Awards Alumni & Friends Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/30/hannah_rosborough_and_adelina_iftene_awarded_schulich_law_top_teaching_honours.html Stephanie Hurley 2026-03-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/12/dr__sherry_pictou_receives_nova_scotia_human_rights_award.html Schulich Law Professor Sherry Pictou was recognized with the Wel-lukwen Award for her leadership in advancing Mi'kmaq rights, revitalizing traditional governance, and confronting racism and sexism. News Awards Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/12/dr__sherry_pictou_receives_nova_scotia_human_rights_award.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-01-12T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes Schulich Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-10T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/schulich_law_student_receives_2025_2026_dalhousie_horrocks_national_leadership_fund_scholarship.html Juris Doctor/Master of Information fourth-year student Kelti McGloin is recognized for her outstanding leadership and service. News Research Awards Students Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/03/schulich_law_student_receives_2025_2026_dalhousie_horrocks_national_leadership_fund_scholarship.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-03T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/20/living_the_weldon_tradition.html Marissa Prosper ('20) is the 2025 recipient of the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association Emerging Leader Impact Award. News Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/20/living_the_weldon_tradition.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-10-20T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/09/22/robbie_mackeigan_receives_2025_weldon_award_for_unselfish_public_service.html The Schulich School of Law and the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association honour this year’s recipient for his contributions to the community and the legal profession. News Awards Alumni & Friends Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/09/22/robbie_mackeigan_receives_2025_weldon_award_for_unselfish_public_service.html Allison Lawlor 2025-09-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/06/19/adam_guzkowski_wins_dpmg_award_for_outstanding_achievement.html Schulich Law's Assistant Dean, Student and Academic Affairs, was named the recipient for the Early Career category at the annual Dalhousie Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) conference. News Awards Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/06/19/adam_guzkowski_wins_dpmg_award_for_outstanding_achievement.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-06-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/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 https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/26/meet_ella_peterson__class_of_2025.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-05-26T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/28/professors_dylag_and_coughlan_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Congratulations to Professors Matthew Dylag and Steve Coughlan (’85) who received this year’s Teaching Awards at a reception on March 27th at the Weldon Law Building. News Awards Alumni & Friends Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/28/professors_dylag_and_coughlan_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-03-28T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/20/schulich_law_librarian_wins_award_for_open_access_legal_citation_guide.html David H. Michels is part of the nationwide editorial team that recently won a Canadian Law Blog Award for Best Legal Papers, Reports, or eBooks of 2024. News Research Awards Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/20/schulich_law_librarian_wins_award_for_open_access_legal_citation_guide.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-01-20T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/12/introducing_the_2024_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes the Schulich School of Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. Meet the 2024 inductees. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/12/introducing_the_2024_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-12T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/07/emilie_coyle_receives_inaugural_emerging_leader_impact_award.html The Dalhousie Law Alumni Association's new award honours a remarkable alum who merges outstanding professional achievements with a significant commitment to the community. News Awards Alumni & Friends Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/07/emilie_coyle_receives_inaugural_emerging_leader_impact_award.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/23/robbie_shaw_receives_2024_weldon_award_for_unselfish_public_service.html The Schulich School of Law and the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association honour this year’s recipient for his contributions to improving the lives of Nova Scotians. News Awards Alumni & Friends Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/23/robbie_shaw_receives_2024_weldon_award_for_unselfish_public_service.html Allison Lawlor 2024-09-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/07/03/standing_up_for_the_world.html Dean Sarah Harding (LLB '89) and alumnus Graham Flack (LLB '93) count themselves among Dal's cohort of more than 90 Rhodes Scholars. News Alumni & Friends Research Awards Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/07/03/standing_up_for_the_world.html Ryan McNutt 2024-07-03T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/06/professor_naiomi_metallic_wins_ramon_john_hnatyshyn_award_for_law.html After nearly a decade of working in a rewarding full-time legal practice, Naiomi Metallic altered her career path to better advocate for Indigenous peoples. News Research Awards Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/06/professor_naiomi_metallic_wins_ramon_john_hnatyshyn_award_for_law.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-06-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/06/associate_professor_naiomi_metallic_ft_in__academic__advocate_and_author_.html In the Media Awards Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/06/associate_professor_naiomi_metallic_ft_in__academic__advocate_and_author_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-06-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/05/associate_professor_naiomi_metallic_ft_in__cba_announces_2024_awards_of_excellence_honorees_.html In the Media Awards Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/05/associate_professor_naiomi_metallic_ft_in__cba_announces_2024_awards_of_excellence_honorees_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-06-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/04/schulich_law_employees_win_dpmg_awards.html Tiffany Coolen-Jewers and Conor Falvey have each been recognized with a 2024 DPMG Award for Outstanding Achievement. News Awards Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/06/04/schulich_law_employees_win_dpmg_awards.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-06-04T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/24/congratulations_to_aurum_award_recipient_doug_ruck__ba__72__llb__77_.html For Ruck (BA ’72, LLB ’77), a prominent lawyer and human rights activist, the values of building community and striving for equality were instilled in him at an early age. News Awards Alumni & Friends Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/24/congratulations_to_aurum_award_recipient_doug_ruck__ba__72__llb__77_.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-05-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/04/01/schulich_law_student__society_win_2023_2024_impact_awards.html Congratulations to third-year law student Essie Mehina and the Dalhousie Black Law Students’ Association (DBLSA) who each received Dalhousie Impact Awards at an event on March 28. News Awards Students Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/04/01/schulich_law_student__society_win_2023_2024_impact_awards.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-04-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/25/professors_akinkugbe_and_kolodziechuk_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Congratulations to Professors Alayna Kolodziechuk and Olabisi Akinkugbe who received this year’s Teaching Awards at a reception on March 21st at the Weldon Law Building. News Awards Students Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/25/professors_akinkugbe_and_kolodziechuk_awarded_schulich_law_s_top_teaching_honours.html Stephanie Hurley 2024-03-25T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/19/dr__elaine_craig_wins_prestigious_killam_fellowship.html The fellowship will support Dr. Craig in her study aimed at understanding why so many sexual assault cases fail to progress to trial and how we can improve the investigation and prosecution of these offences. News Research Awards Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/03/19/dr__elaine_craig_wins_prestigious_killam_fellowship.html Andrew Riley 2024-03-19T15:00:00Z