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Looking for summer reading recommendations? Check out the U of T Law Summer Reading List!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to relax, unwind, and dive into some captivating books. Whether you're lounging by the pool, enjoying a staycation, or simply looking to read something new, our summer reading list has got you covered.

From historical fictions such as the Jane Austen Society by U of T Law alumnae Natalie Jenner (LLB 1993), to the captivating biography of The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, there is something for everyone. 

U of T Law welcomes Assistant Professor Sabine Tsuruda

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

U of T Law is pleased to welcome accomplished legal scholar, Sabine Tsuruda, who join our faculty, effective July 1, 2024.

Assistant Professor Sabine Tsuruda

Sabine Tsuruda

Photo by Andrew Van Overbeke (supplied photo)

U of T Law doctoral candidate examines the policy impact of climate concerns and worries

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Steve Lorteau

Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) candidate Steve Lorteau (supplied photo)

Are you worried about climate change? Do your concerns predict your purchasing choices and opinions?

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Liss (JD 2011)

Monday, June 24, 2024

Interview by Elaine Smith

Awards: Macdonald Prize in International Law (2010); Fasken Martineau Award for Academic Excellence (2009); Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award (2011)

LLM and JSD: Yale Law School

Postdoctoral fellowship: Columbia Law School

Ryan Liss

John Borrows and David Walders receive TRC Teaching Awards

Friday, June 21, 2024

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John Borrows and David Walders have received TRC Teaching Awards from the Students’ Law Society (SLS) and the Indigenous Law Students’ Association (ILSA).

Martha Shaffer receives Mewett Teaching Award

Friday, June 21, 2024
Martha Shaffer

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Class of 2024 has given Professor Martha Shaffer the Mewett Teaching Award, presented annually to a faculty member for excellence in teaching.

Justice Colleen Yamashita (JD 2004) appointed to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

Thursday, June 20, 2024

On June 18, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Justice Colleen Yamashita (JD 2004) to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Milton.

Justice Yamashita grew up in Hamilton, graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in 2001 and a JD from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law in 2004. She was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2005.

Industrial Accident Victims' Group of Ontario (IAVGO) and Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) student clinic host 25th anniversary celebration

Thursday, June 20, 2024

On May 29, the Industrial Accident Victims' Group of Ontario (IAVGO) and Advocates for Injured Workers (AIW) student clinic celebrated its 25th anniversary in Toronto.

Operating as a satellite clinic of the IAVGO, AIW is a unique student clinic dedicated to providing high quality legal services to injured workers.

A champion of human rights and international law, Harold Hongju Koh receives U of T honorary degree

Monday, June 17, 2024

As a legal scholar, Harold Hongju Koh’s contributions in international and human rights law have helped transform the conduct of international relations. 

As a practising lawyer, he has both served under four presidents in the U.S. government – and litigated against it. And as a professor at Yale University, he draws on his knowledge and experience to teach and mentor the next generation of lawyers.

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