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Appointment of Joanna Harrington as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law

  • Madisen Gee
  • 12 November 2024
Michael Christ

Law student’s commitment to community is commended by the Royal Society of Canada

  • Madisen Gee
  • 7 October 2024
Blanket Exercise

Law-Adapted KAIROS Blanket Exercise an early and important experience for first-year Faculty of Law students

  • Douglas Johnson
  • 25 September 2024
Welcoming the Class of 2027

Welcoming the Class of 2027

  • 9 September 2024
Robert Philp

Celebrating 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Robert Philp

  • Madisen Gee
  • 4 September 2024
Frank Jones

In Memoriam: Law remembers Frank Jones for his dedication to community

  • Former U of A Faculty of Law Deans, Tim Christian and David Percy
  • 21 August 2024
Mary T. Moreau

The making of a Supreme Court judge

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 12 August 2024
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Seeking solutions

  • Doug Johnson
  • 1 August 2024
Indigenous Grad 2024

Celebrating the 2024 Indigenous Law Graduates

  • Madisen Gee
  • 5 July 2024
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

  • Madisen Gee
  • 5 July 2024
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Prof. Eric Adams recognized by Canadian Association of Law Teachers

  • Sarah Kent
  • 31 May 2024
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From the Provost’s Desk: Announcing the Dean of the Faculty of Law

  • Verna Yiu and Marvin Washington
  • 22 May 2024
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Three scholars set to advance legal scholarship and teaching at Faculty of Law

  • Doug Johnson
  • 7 May 2024
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Rob McDonald, KC, wins this year’s Pringle/Royal Sessional Teaching Excellence Award

  • Doug Johnson
  • 1 May 2024
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Real-world lessons on Indigenous law and anti-colonialism at the heart of Prof. Tamara Pearl’s teaching and research

  • Doug Johnson
  • 1 May 2024
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Meet eight honorary degree recipients who are building a better world

  • Sandrine Camminga
  • 23 April 2024
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Emma Stirling wins 2024 Mandy MacLeod Prize for Excellence in Mooting

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 22 April 2024
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Next generation of legal professionals hone skills in front of high-profile judges for Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot

  • Doug Johnson
  • 19 April 2024
In Photos: 2024 Celebration of Mooting

In Photos: 2024 Celebration of Mooting

  • Sarah Kent
  • 4 April 2024
Dean's Welcome

In Photos: 2024 Dean’s Welcome

  • Sarah Kent
  • 4 April 2024
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U of A Faculty of Law claims another banner year in mooting

  • Caroline Gault
  • 3 April 2024
Anne McLellan

In Photos: 2024 Merv Leitch QC Memorial Lecture

  • Sarah Kent
  • 2 April 2024
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Alumna and sessional instructor remembered by legal community

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 27 March 2024
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Doctoral student’s day in court helps uphold Indigenous child welfare law

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 25 March 2024
2024 Legal Innovation Conference

In Photos: 2024 Legal Innovation Conference

  • Sarah Kent
  • 22 March 2024
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John Olthuis, ‘61 BA, ‘64 LLB, appointed to Order of Canada

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 21 March 2024
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Faculty of Law alumnus and student to head to Ottawa for prestigious Supreme Court clerkships

  • Doug Johnson
  • 19 March 2024
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In Photos: 2024 ILSA Speaker Series

  • Sarah Kent
  • 18 March 2024
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Conversion practices continuing despite federal ban: study

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 15 March 2024
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Sadia Masud receives the Hon. Cecilia Johnstone Equality award

  • Doug Johnson
  • 12 March 2024
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

  • The Quad
  • 8 March 2024
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Better protection needed for individual rights to human biomaterials, argues Maeghan Toews

  • Jyllian Park
  • 4 March 2024
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Polymath pivots to law with Internationally Trained Lawyer Pathway

  • Caroline Gault
  • 29 February 2024
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Indigenous Law Students’ Association to host 22nd annual speaker series

  • Caitlin Crawshaw
  • 26 February 2024
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Faculty of Law postdoctoral fellow explores access to life-changing treatments

  • Jyllian Park
  • 23 February 2024
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As Generative AI spreads to new fields, the 2024 Legal Innovation Conference has what legal professionals need to know

  • Doug Johnson
  • 21 February 2024
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Long-time professor earns distinguished award for advancing commercial law

  • Doug Johnson
  • 20 February 2024
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A conversation with accomplished lawyer and mentor Stephen Parker

  • Lauren Bannon
  • 15 February 2024
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Whether on the campaign trail or in office, newly elected premier of the Northwest Territories got a lot out of his U of A Faculty of Law education

  • Doug Johnson
  • 13 February 2024
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Stronger international laws needed to prevent ‘parallel pandemic of human rights,’ says Prof. Faith Majekolagbe

  • 9 February 2024
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In Photos: Justice Sheilah Martin Keynote and Reception

  • Sarah Kent
  • 7 February 2024
1L Networking

In Photos: 2024 First-year Networking Reception

  • Sarah Kent
  • 7 February 2024
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Connecting to the more-than-human world through Canadian and Indigenous laws

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 6 February 2024
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Rebecca Alexander named inaugural recipient of the Violet King Henry Law School Award

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 5 February 2024
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Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to give keynote at her alma mater

  • Doug Johnson
  • 30 January 2024
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Alumnus Robert Phillips has two U of A degrees — and has made good use of them both

  • Doug Johnson
  • 24 January 2024
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The making of a Supreme Court judge

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 19 January 2024
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Faculty of Law alumna’s path from moot courtroom to the International Court of Justice

  • Doug Johnson
  • 16 January 2024
Prizes and Awards Ceremony

In Photos: 2023 Prizes and Awards reception

  • Sarah Kent
  • 11 January 2024
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Building safe bridges for the community

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 11 December 2023
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Edmonton research chair hanging up his hat

  • 7 December 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Indigenous Alumni and Student Mixer

  • Sarah Kent
  • 6 December 2023
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Prof. Anna Lund and embedded housing researcher help people facing foreclosure

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 6 December 2023
Sheila Greckol

In Photos: Justice Sheila Greckol receives honorary degree

  • Sarah Kent
  • 1 December 2023
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Faculty of Law student Tajdeep Singh Sandhu working to combat BC’s drug toxicity crisis

  • Mita de la Fuente
  • 28 November 2023
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Faculty of Law alumnae shine in this year’s Women in Law Leadership awards

  • Doug Johnson
  • 23 November 2023
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Long-time champion of human rights Justice Sheila Greckol to receive honorary doctorate

  • Doug Johnson
  • 21 November 2023
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Faculty of Law alumni have history of thriving in Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Doug Johnson
  • 17 November 2023
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Furyal Hussain’s dedication to volunteering earns her Lou Hyndman Edmonton Glenora Award

  • Doug Johnson
  • 15 November 2023
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Prof. Faith Majekolagbe among featured experts at President’s Speaker Series

  • Law Communications
  • 14 November 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Environmental Law Centre Launch

  • Sarah Kent
  • 8 November 2023
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In Photos: 2023 Ronald G. Hopp Hall Grand Opening

  • Sarah Kent
  • 1 November 2023
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Anisha Jain unpacks the complex world of surrogacy in Canada and India

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 31 October 2023
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Chief Justice Mary Moreau, ‘79 LLB, nominated to Supreme Court of Canada

  • Sarah Kent
  • 26 October 2023
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New judicial appointments in Alberta include two Faculty of Law alumni

  • Law Communications
  • 24 October 2023
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Environmental Law Centre joins Faculty of Law as affiliated institute in natural and beneficial partnership

  • Doug Johnson
  • 24 October 2023
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Legal scholar and educator inspired people to work together over varied career

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 19 October 2023
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This year’s Brimacombe Moot sees record number of students

  • Doug Johnson
  • 13 October 2023
Andrew Leach

Prof. Andrew Leach’s new book tackles six common climate change myths

  • Doug Johnson
  • 11 October 2023
Adebayo Majekolagbe

Accounting for the social cost of climate change

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 11 October 2023
Indigenous Relationship Building Day

In Photos: Indigenous Relationship Building Day

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 October 2023
The Honourable Karen Hewitt

Alumna Justice Karen Hewitt remembered for long, celebrated career and her work with the U of A

  • Doug Johnson
  • 3 October 2023
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Q and A with Study Abroad law student Celeste Kwok

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 25 September 2023
Prof. Sina Akbari and Amna Qureshi

In Photos: 2023 Teaching Excellence Awards

  • Sarah Kent
  • 21 September 2023
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In Photos: Class of 2026 Orientation

  • Sarah Kent
  • 15 September 2023
Ubaka Ogbogu

Prof. Ubaka Ogbogu recognized with Kitty Newman Memorial Award

  • Sarah Kent
  • 12 September 2023
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Leading researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada

  • 5 September 2023
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In Photos: ELITE Program Pathway for Law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 30 August 2023
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Ukrainian scholar Serhii Nadobko extends residency at Faculty of Law through SAR Ukraine Fellowship award

  • Mita de la Fuente
  • 24 August 2023
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Law students benefit from hands-on experience with Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 22 August 2023
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Court Connections

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 3 August 2023
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New awards spark success

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 August 2023
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A Class Act

  • Sarah Kent
  • 3 August 2023
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ELITE Program for Black Youth hosts new program at Faculty of Law

  • Sarah Kent
  • 31 July 2023
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Gurarjun Toor’s path to success paved with new connections

  • Benjamin Lof
  • 28 July 2023
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Students gain real-world experience giving free legal assistance to emerging businesses, non-profits

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 27 July 2023
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ᐘᐦᑯᐦᑐᐏᐣ Wahkohtowin course offers transformative experience

  • Sarah Kent
  • 26 July 2023
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Prof. Shannon O’Byrne had role in moving both the Faculty and the law forward

  • Law Communications
  • 14 July 2023
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Prof. Annalise Acorn inspired students to practise al modo mio

  • Law Communications
  • 14 July 2023
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Law students launch fundraiser for Trans ID Clinic

  • Sarah Kent
  • 19 June 2023
Convocation

In Photos: Class of 2023 convocation

  • Sarah Kent
  • 14 June 2023
Brandon Blenkarn

Hard work and discipline keys to success for recipient of Judges’ Bronze Medal

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 7 June 2023
Casey Caines

Aspiration and ‘aunties’ lift Indigenous law grad all the way to the Supreme Court

  • 7 June 2023
Mark Stevens

Faculty of Law silver medallist excelled at law school while maintaining two successful careers

  • Carmen Rojas
  • 6 June 2023
Trevor Sullivan

Burning the midnight oil leads law student to shine bright

  • Sarah Kent
  • 5 June 2023
Georgia Philipp

Georgia Philipp goes the extra mile to give back

  • Levi Bjork
  • 2 June 2023
Mona Abdolrazaghi

Mona Abdolrazaghi takes the road less travelled

  • Ben Lof
  • 1 June 2023