https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:01:14 GMT 2026-04-16T05:01:14Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/04/14/meet_the_dalhousie_health_justice_institute_s_research_fellow_fr_d_ric_perron_welch.html The Schulich Law alumnus joined the Dalhousie Health Justice Institute in February 2026 as a research fellow in infectious disease innovation governance. News Health Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/04/14/meet_the_dalhousie_health_justice_institute_s_research_fellow_fr_d_ric_perron_welch.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-04-14T15:00:00Z 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/2026/03/23/schulich_law_team_wins_35th_annual_davies_corporate_securities_law_moot.html Congratulations to Schulich Law students Connor Knight, Austin Stein, Sean Landry, and Eric Funk on their first-place finish at the 35th annual Davies Moot which took place in Toronto from March 6-7. News Students Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/23/schulich_law_team_wins_35th_annual_davies_corporate_securities_law_moot.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/23/schulich_law_and_kings_relaunch_joint_journalism_law_degree_program.html The combined Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Journalism (MJ) is an integrated four-year advanced education program that will prepare graduates for work at the intersection of media and public policy. News Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/23/schulich_law_and_kings_relaunch_joint_journalism_law_degree_program.html Staff 2026-03-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/16/2026_weldon_literary_moot.html Law students and faculty bring Mary Shelley’s characters to life in a humorous criminal justice moot in support of the Halifax Humanities Society. News Students Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/16/2026_weldon_literary_moot.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-16T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/09/a_warm_weldon_welcome.html Current 1L students share why it was important for them to provide prospective students with a glimpse of life at Schulich Law at this year’s Weldon Welcome Days. News Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/09/a_warm_weldon_welcome.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-09T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/02/meet_kim_humes__schulich_law_s_new_student_engagement_coordinator.html In this role, Humes will support law students by facilitating access to resources, services, and events designed to enhance their legal education. News Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/03/02/meet_kim_humes__schulich_law_s_new_student_engagement_coordinator.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/23/learning_the_ropes.html Schulich Law student Morgan Meade (JD Candidate '26) spent her 1L summer internship learning from Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s in-house legal department. News Students Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/23/learning_the_ropes.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/17/schulich_law_team_wins_national_labour_arbitration_competition.html The winning team of Mikaleigh Cairns and Jaden Christopher defeated the University of Toronto in the final of the Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark-sponsored moot. News Students Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/17/schulich_law_team_wins_national_labour_arbitration_competition.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-17T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/09/schulich_law_team_wins_julius_alexander_isaac_moot.html The winning team, comprised of Jazmyne McLaughlin and Andrew Dogurga, defeated the University of Toronto in the final with Dogurga taking home the Top Oralist prize. News Students Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/09/schulich_law_team_wins_julius_alexander_isaac_moot.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-09T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/02/growing_through_adversity_2.html Jessica Burke (JD ’25) successfully navigated law school through the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer treatment with support from her Weldon community. News Health Law Institute Alumni & Friends Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/02/growing_through_adversity_2.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/01/2026_competitive_moot_recap_results.html Every year, our students have an opportunity to practice their skills at competitive moots across Canada and internationally. Each team puts months of dedication and hard work into preparing for competition. No matter the results, we are proud to have them represent Schulich Law. News Students Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/01/2026_competitive_moot_recap_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/26/the_schulich_school_of_law_continues_to_climb_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_100_law_schools.html Dalhousie’s faculty of law has risen four spots to land at 85th in the world, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Subject. News Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/26/the_schulich_school_of_law_continues_to_climb_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_100_law_schools.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-01-26T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/23/lawyer_alex_neve_calls_for_renewal_of_universal_human_rights_in_massey_lecture_event.html Dal law alum shares themes from his five-part cross-Canada series. News Alumni & Friends Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/23/lawyer_alex_neve_calls_for_renewal_of_universal_human_rights_in_massey_lecture_event.html Ellie Garry-Jones 2026-01-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/19/schulich_law_scholars_hits_1_million_digital_downloads.html The law school’s open-source institutional repository, which allows for its research to be accessible anywhere in the world, reached this milestone in December. News Research Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/01/19/schulich_law_scholars_hits_1_million_digital_downloads.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-01-19T16:00:00Z 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/2025/12/01/meet_instruction___public_services_librarian_kristan_belanger.html Alumna Kristan Belanger returns to Schulich Law in a role that supports students’ research needs and contributes to scholarship in Indigenous law librarianship. News Research Alumni & Friends Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/12/01/meet_instruction___public_services_librarian_kristan_belanger.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-12-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/24/2025_smith_shield_moot_results.html This year's competition focused on a case involving a Mr. Big operation with the top two individual mooters taking home the A.S. Pattillo Prize in Advocacy. News Students Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/24/2025_smith_shield_moot_results.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-24T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/17/building_global_connections_with_indigenous_legal_leaders.html Naiomi Metallic, Schulich Law associate professor and Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, travelled to New Zealand in late October to take part in the first International Gathering of Indigenous Judges. News Alumni & Friends Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/17/building_global_connections_with_indigenous_legal_leaders.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/13/writing_their_next_chapters___2025_schulich_law_retirements.html Farewell and best wishes to Schulich Law’s exceptional faculty members retiring this year. News Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/13/writing_their_next_chapters___2025_schulich_law_retirements.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-11-13T16:00:00Z 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/2025/11/07/from_ip_to_ai.html How the Schulich School of Law is training future legal professionals for a tech-driven society. News Law & Technology Institute Alumni & Friends Research Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/07/from_ip_to_ai.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-11-07T16:00:00Z 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/2025/10/27/professor_violet_ford_named_canada_research_chair.html Schulich Law Associate Professor Violet Ford was recently named the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Circumpolar Indigenous Marine Governance and International Law. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/27/professor_violet_ford_named_canada_research_chair.html Staff 2025-10-27T15:00:00Z