#UofTGrad23: Meet four future lawyers and leaders from U of T Law

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

U of T Faculty of Law Convocation 2023

Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law crossed the stage at Convocation Hall on June 14.

#UofTGrad23: U of T Law congratulates Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) graduates

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

In addition to the 231 JDs who crossed the stage at Convocation Hall, four Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) scholars were conferred their degrees at today's spring ceremony. 

Read more about our newest Graduate Alumni below:

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976), an immigration lawyer who championed the rights of refugees, receives honorary degree

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976, Hon LLD 2023)

For countless immigrants and refugees, the opportunity to resettle in Canada brings hope for safety, security and a better life. But the process of becoming a new Canadian can be challenging: Non-citizens have limited rights and the system does not always serve newcomers well.

Professor Catherine Valcke receives Mewett Teaching Award

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Professor Catherine Valcke

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Class of 2023 has recognized Professor Catherine Valcke with the Mewett Teaching Award, presented annually to a faculty member for excellence in teaching.

R. Douglas Elliott (LLB 1982) receives the OBA SOGIC Robert Muir Award for Mentorship

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Douglas Elliott stands with arms folded in front of a rainbow flag

R. Douglas Elliott is a leader in the field of class actions and is well known for his work on landmark constitutional cases including same sex marriage (photo courtesy of Cambridge LLP)

With a degree in Indigenous studies, Alicia Corbiere aims to build on her family's legal legacy by studying at U of T Law

Thursday, June 8, 2023

'Indigenous studies has so much to offer – and that should be taken seriously'

Alicia Corbiere

Corbiere says she drifted away from her culture as a teenager, but re-engaged when she began learning from Indigenous professors at U of T and studying Anishinaabemowin (photo by Johnny Guatto)

U of T's Sustainable Future Series: Professor John Borrows on climate justice

Thursday, June 8, 2023

How is Indigenous sovereignty and justice fundamental to climate change policy and action?

The fourth episode of the University of Toronto’s five-part video series, Sustainable Future - Challenge Accepted!, explores the climate justice work of Indigenous researchers at the university, the challenges they face and how they are leading change.