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Op-ed by Benjamin Ries, Downtown Legal Services: Everyone should remain in their homes – including those who can’t afford to pay rent

Friday, March 27, 2020

Benjamin Ries is the supervising lawyer for housing law at Downtown Legal Services, the community legal clinic at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.

In an op-ed published in the Globe and Mail, March 26, Ries writes on the importance of staying home – including those who cannot afford to pay rent.

Alumnus Bill Flanagan (JD 1985) named president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta

Friday, March 20, 2020

Born and raised in Alberta, Bill Flanagan joins the University of Alberta from Queen’s University, where he served as the dean of law for 14 years from 2005 to 2019. He holds a BA (English and Philosophy) from Carleton University, a JD from the University of Toronto, a DEA in International Economic Law from Université Paris I-Sorbonne, and an LLM from Columbia University. His scholarly work spans property law, corporate law and international trade law.

A letter from President Meric Gertler

Thursday, March 19, 2020

A letter from President Meric Gertler

To all members of the U of T community:

In recent days, we have all become familiar with concepts like ‘social distancing’, ‘self-isolation’ and ‘flattening the curve’ – all part of our individual and collective efforts to slow and limit the spread of COVID-19.  

Message from the University regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monday, March 16, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and U of T's response

Find the most up date University notice and FAQ at www.utoronto.ca/message-from-the-university-regarding-the-coronavirus

Starting Monday, March 16, Faculty of Law classes will be delivered online until the scheduled end of classes on Friday, April 9, 2020.

U of T cancels in-person classes on all three campuses due to COVID-19 outbreak

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Starting Monday, March 16, classes will be delivered online until the scheduled end of classes on Friday, April 9, 2020. Students will receive information specific to their program. Visit the university FAQ for more information. 

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The University of Toronto will cancel all in-person undergraduate courses, as well as research-stream masters and doctoral courses, across its three campuses from March 16 to April 3 in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Canada and around the globe.

GPLLM student Crystal Hyunju Park recognized for commitment to access to justice

Thursday, March 12, 2020

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, Crystal Hyunju Park and Brittany Twiss, PBSC National Director (photo Kenya-Jade Pinto)

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, Crystal Hyunju Park and Brittany Twiss, PBSC National Director (photo Kenya-Jade Pinto)

U of T Law students place first at Walsh Family Law Moot

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

U of T law students Ryan Chan, Lauren Wildgoose, Hanna Yakymova and Rory Smith

U of T law students Ryan Chan, Lauren Wildgoose, Hanna Yakymova and Rory Smith

The Walsh Family Law Moot and Negotiation Competition is named to recognize the late Supreme Court of Canada Justice George Tucker Walsh and his contributions to the growth and development of family law.

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