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Fall 2004 Events September | October | November | December Human Rights Lecture - Dr. Guy Thomson Dr. Guy Thomson's lecture will briefly examine significant historical events of Zimbabwe which facilitate our understanding as to why Zimbabwe faces its current social, political and economic crisis as well as the implications of these realities for human rights in the state. Human Rights Lecture - Archbishop Pius Ncube University of
Alberta - International Law Society Come and find out what the International
Law Society has planned for 2004/2005. We will also be electing the
remaining 3 members of our Executive. If you are interested in positions,
please contact us for further information. We will also be introducing
a new member of the Faculty of Law, Professor Joanna Harrington,
who will be offering an introduction to the study of International
Law. Prof. Harrington has an impressive background in the area of
international law and will be teaching Public International Law in
the Winter term. Study Abroad Fair - UofA International
Centre Come and find out about where you can go to study while at the University of Alberta. The UofA has over 100 partnerships with schools from around the world - allowing you to study abroad but pay UofA tuition. Go for a semester, a year, or a summer. Chances are, if you are interested in a specific region, UofA will have a partnering institution there! Immigration Law
Seminar Student Legal Services of Edmonton will be presenting a 2 hour presentation on Immigration Law. Joe Chivers of Brownlee LLP will be conducting the information session, which is focused on immigration to Canada and the requirements for each class of immigrant, specifically the business, family, and professional classes. The seminar is designed to give those interested in becoming a permanent resident a general overview of what they will need to do so. Those interested in this area of law will become informed as to some of the issues associated with the field. Graduate Studies in Law - Information
Session The Faculty of Law is holding an information session on pursuing graduate studies in law - both in Canada and abroad. If you are a student who is interested in studying abroad, this session is a must! Come find out how it is possible to complete an LLM in 9 months, how you can study in Australia, England, or the U.S (to name a few places), and how many dozens of scholarships are available to support you here or abroad! Canadian Council
on International Law Conference This year's CCIL Conference will address the theme of Legitimacy and Accountability in International Law. The chairs, Don McRae and John Hannford, are organizing a wide-ranging programme which will include Professor Thomas Franck of the New York University School of Law as keynote speaker, the annual Women in International Law Interest Group Breakfast and special panel on Human Trafficking, an Open Forum with senior members of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and a banquet where the invited speaker is Canada's Minister of Justice Irwin Cotler. Under the broad rubric of legitimacy and accountability, the programmed will address such international legal issues as international environmental law, trade and investment law, the use of force and humanitarian law, and international procedure. As in past years, the schedule will also include a Student Job Fair and Forum! Further details and a registration form can be found on the CCIL website. Students interested in attending should be aware of the Student Travel Assistance program offered by the CCIL! Visiting Lecturship
in Human Rights This year's lecture will be delivered
by Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian lawyer and human rights activist who won
the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. Amoung her many achievements was her
appointment as one of the first female judges in Iran, until she was
forced to resign after the 1979 revolution. She has actively defended
freedom of speech in Iran. She is heavily involved in promoting the
rights of women and children, especially through her involvement in
the Reformed Islam Movement. Fair Trade Coffee-House Come and enjoy a cup of Fair Trade
coffee on us! In an effort to promote fair trade, information will
be available for students wishing to learn more. Come and find out
what it's all about and learn how you can make a difference!
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