Profs. Iacobucci and Trebilcock - "How to privatize Canada Post"

Monday, April 16, 2012

In a commentary in the Financial Post, Profs. Edward Iacobucci and Michael Trebilcock analyze the issues that would be involved in privatizing postal services in Canada ("How to privatize Canada Post," March 27, 2012).

Read the full commentary on the Financial Post website.

Students impressive in annual moot competitions

Friday, April 13, 2012

By Sara Faherty, Assistant Dean, Office of the Associate Deans

Many congratulations go to the winners of the 17th annual Frank W. Callaghan Memorial Moot: Azeezah Kanji and Deirdre Bryant, who mooted in the final round against Meagan Jemmett and Anu Koshal, before Justices of the Superior Court of Ontario. All four finalists were coached by Chris Cairns and Graeme Deuchars.  The Callaghan is organised and warmly supported by Professor Hamish Stewart.

Newfoundland & Labrador native lands prestigious June Callwood Fellowship in Aboriginal Law

Thursday, April 12, 2012

March 7, 2012

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law has awarded the prestigious June Callwood Fellowship in Aboriginal Law to Newfoundland and Labrador native Glenn Wheeler, a member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation, to conduct a research project of special significance to the band. The June Callwood Fellowship in Aboriginal Law provides financial assistance for legal studies of special significance to Aboriginal people.

Law men in heels for "Walk a Day in Her Shoes" raise more than $6K for charity

Thursday, April 12, 2012

 Participants in "Walk a Day in Her Shoes"
Participants in "Walk a Day in Her Shoes"

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

They started off 'pumped' but by the end of the day, many male law professors and students were in considerable pain (unsurprisingly) after wearing high heels on International Women's Day, March 8, 2012.

Donor Appreciation night a chance for students to say 'Thank You'

Thursday, April 12, 2012

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Paul Michell '94, Dean Mayo Moran '99, John D. Gregory '74 and John B. Laskin '76

More than 40 law alumni, benefactors and students attended the Donor Appreciation Reception in the Faculty Lounge on April 3, 2012.

Students' Law Society Fellowships announced

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Each year, the Students' Law Society awards 3 Fellowships to U of T law students to fund their public interest projects during the summer. Candidates must find a public interest organization where they would like work, obtain that organization's support for their project, and submit a proposal to the SLS. This year there were many excellent proposals submitted, making the selection process highly competitive. We are pleased to announce the three law students whose projects have been selected: Robin McNamara, Teresa MacLean, and Megan Strachan.

Prof. Arthur Ripstein receives the University of Toronto Alumni Association Faculty Award

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Congratulations to Prof. Arthur Ripstein, who has received the University of Toronto Alumni Association Faculty Award for consistently demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research.

See the full list of UTAA Awards of Excellence recipients.

Profs. Fernandez and Dubber publish new book, "Law Books in Action"

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Law Books in ActionProfs. Angela Fernandez and Markus Dubber are the co-editors of Law Books in Action: Essays on the Anglo-American Legal Treatise (Oxford: Hart Books, 2012). The book's 11 chapters include articles by Prof. Fernandez and U of T Profs. Stephen Waddams and Jim Phillips.

From the publisher:

Outstanding law students land 2012 Cressy Awards for Leadership

Thursday, April 12, 2012

2012 U of T Law Cressy Award Winners
L-R: Justin Basinger, Renatta Austin, Justin Nasseri, Atrisha Lewis, Aaron Rankin

Congratulations to Faculty of Law students Renatta Austin, Justin Basinger, Atrisha Lewis, Justin Nasseri and Aaron Rankin on their receipt of the 2012 U of T Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards.