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Jim Phillips named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Jim Phillips

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Professor Jim Phillips has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada – a recognition awarded to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.

Newly endowed awards will recognize the academic achievements of U of T Law students

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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A first-of-its-kind gift made by Terry Burgoyne (LLB 1981), a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, will endow new academic awards recognizing student achievement in U of T’s juris doctor (JD) program.  

Welcome message from Dean Jutta Brunnée

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Dean Jutta Brunnee

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Dear Law School Community,

Jasminka Kalajdzic (LLB 1995, LLM 2009) and Jane O. Dietrich (LLB 2003) appointed to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

Thursday, August 29, 2024

On August 29, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Justice Jasminka Kalajdzic (LLB 1995, LLM 2009) and Justice Jane O. Dietrich (LLB 2003) to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

Meet Assistant Dean, Advancement, Annette Paul

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Annette Paul

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A mission-driven leader, Annette Paul, has joined the Faculty of Law in the role of Assistant Dean, Advancement.

The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974) honoured by Criminal Lawyers’ Association

Friday, August 9, 2024

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The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974), an alumnus of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, has been honoured by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) with the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal.

John Borrows receives Law Foundation of Ontario Award

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

John Borrows

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John Borrows, professor and inaugural Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, has received the Guthrie Award from the Law Foundation of Ontario, the Foundation’s signature award.

The Hon. Robert K. Rae (LLB 1977) elected president of UN’s Economic and Social Council

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

On July 25, 2024, Global Affairs Canada announced The Hon. Robert ("Bob") K. Rae (LLB 1977), Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, has been elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a one-year term.

As one of the UN’s six main bodies, ECOSOC is responsible for coordinating the work of the UN international development system. It serves as the central forum for engaging with civil society, advancing work on international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations.

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