https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Research Fri, 15 May 2026 14:49:43 GMT 2026-05-15T14:49:43Z 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/2026/01/19/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/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/2025/11/07/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 https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/advancing_canada_s_reconciliation.html Violet Ford (LLB '91), an expert in Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation, joined the Schulich School of Law earlier this year as an associate professor. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/23/advancing_canada_s_reconciliation.html Allison Lawlor 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. News Legal Aid Research Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/14/schulich_school_of_law_new_chair_appointments.html Associate Professor Liam McHugh-Russell is the inaugural Innis Christie Chair in Labour and Employment Law and Associate Professor Sara Ross is the new Yogis and Keddy Chair in Human Rights Law. News Research Marine & Environmental Law Institute Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/14/schulich_school_of_law_new_chair_appointments.html The Schulich School of Law Appoints New Chairs 2025-10-14T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/06/meet_schulich_fellow_leanna_katz.html Katz joins the law school community for the 2025-2026 academic year as a Schulich Fellow. News Research Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/06/meet_schulich_fellow_leanna_katz.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/08/05/federal_funding_boosts_dalhousie_s_commitment_to_ethical_research_with_african_nova_scotian_communities.html Dalhousie’s African Nova Scotian Strategy group has secured a prestigious SSHRC Insight Grant to propel an important research ethics project into its next phase. News Research Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/08/05/federal_funding_boosts_dalhousie_s_commitment_to_ethical_research_with_african_nova_scotian_communities.html Jalana Lewis 2025-08-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/09/schulich_law_phd_student_named_one_of_dal_s_openthinkers.html Loveth Ovedje’s (LLM ’24) PhD research examines how developing countries can use innovative financial tools to accelerate the shift to renewable energy. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Students Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/09/schulich_law_phd_student_named_one_of_dal_s_openthinkers.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-04-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/schulich_law_grad_student_finalist_in_3_minute_thesis_competition.html PhD student Loveth Ovedje (LLM ’24) was one of 12 finalists sharing their game-changing research in three minutes or less in Dal’s annual research competition. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Students Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/schulich_law_grad_student_finalist_in_3_minute_thesis_competition.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/meet_the_2024_2025_purdy_crawford_fellows.html Kevin Berk and Sean Farmer ('11) joined the Schulich School of Law as Purdy Crawford Fellows for this academic year. News Research Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/24/meet_the_2024_2025_purdy_crawford_fellows.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Dalhousie’s Faculty of Law is among the top 150 universities in the world to study law, and fourth in the country, according to the QS World University Subject Rankings. News Alumni & Friends Students Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Marine & Environmental Law Institute Law & Technology Institute Health Law Institute Research Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/21/the_schulich_school_of_law_moves_up_in_ranking_of_world_s_top_law_schools.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/13/schulich_law_students_share_research_at_dalhousie_s_sustainable_development_goals_expo.html They explored issues ranging from the impacts of arctic shipping to the legal implications of northern grocery subsidy mismanagement to ocean sustainability concerns around fisheries subsidies. News Marine & Environmental Law Institute Research Students Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/13/schulich_law_students_share_research_at_dalhousie_s_sustainable_development_goals_expo.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/03/meet_2024_2025_purdy_crawford_fellow_sean_farmer.html The Schulich Law alumnus ('11) returned to the law school as a Purdy Crawford Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. News Research Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/03/03/meet_2024_2025_purdy_crawford_fellow_sean_farmer.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-03-03T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/10/tech_toks_talk_tech_law__policy__privacy__and_more_.html The Law and Technology Institute’s new six-part speaker series aims to engage the public with critical discussions surrounding the intersection of technology and law. Research News Law & Technology Institute Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/02/10/tech_toks_talk_tech_law__policy__privacy__and_more_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-02-10T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/29/restorative_lab_awarded__1_million_by_research_ns_for_community_focused_research_project.html Creating Integrated Restorative Communities for Locally Engaged Solutions (CIRCLES-NS), led by Professor Jennifer Llewellyn, is one of four projects funded through Research Nova Scotia's new Focused Research Investments initiative. News Research Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/29/restorative_lab_awarded__1_million_by_research_ns_for_community_focused_research_project.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-01-29T16:00:00Z 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/2025/01/06/michael_karanicolas_named_james_s__palmer_chair_in_public_policy_and_law.html After leading successful initiatives at UCLA and Yale, Karanicolas returns to his alma mater to deliver research and programming that will impact the regulation of new technologies. News Law & Technology Institute Alumni & Friends Research Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/01/06/michael_karanicolas_named_james_s__palmer_chair_in_public_policy_and_law.html Stephanie Hurley 2025-01-06T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/27/assistant_professor_andrew_flavelle_martin_cited_in__supreme_court_of_canada_judgement_re__quebec__attorney_general__v__pekuakamiulnuatsh_takuhikan_.html Research In the Media Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/27/assistant_professor_andrew_flavelle_martin_cited_in__supreme_court_of_canada_judgement_re__quebec__attorney_general__v__pekuakamiulnuatsh_takuhikan_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-27T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/15/professor_sara_seck_ft_in__more_to_business_law_than_meets_the_eye_.html In the Media Marine & Environmental Law Institute Alumni & Friends Research Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/15/professor_sara_seck_ft_in__more_to_business_law_than_meets_the_eye_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/04/recent_schulich_law_grad_to_present_paper_at_international_conference.html Congratulations to Victoria Bryce ('24), who has been invited to present her paper at the American Society of International Law Midyear Meeting in Chicago, Illinois on November 14-16, 2024. News Research Alumni & Friends Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/04/recent_schulich_law_grad_to_present_paper_at_international_conference.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-04T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/02/faculty_appointments_2024.html The Schulich School of Law is pleased to share the faculty members who have been awarded promotions and/or achieved tenure for 2024: Sara Seck, Sheila Wildeman, Nayha Acharya, Maria Dugas and Sara Ross. News Research Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/02/faculty_appointments_2024.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-02T15:00:00Z