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ɬÀï·¬ Law ranked among the global top 30 law schools by QS

The Faculty of Law was again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed ɬÀï·¬ Law 30th worldwide.

Since QS introduced the ranking in 2011, the Faculty of Law has consistently placed in the top 50 institutions globally. The QS ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Published: 8 Apr 2026

Tina Piper appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tina Piper as Dean of the Faculty of Law at ɬÀï·¬. Her five-year term will begin on April 1, 2026.

Professor Piper has been serving as Interim Dean of Law since winter 2025. In this important transitional role, she has led ɬÀï·¬ Law with warmth, intellectual rigour, and a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and a strong sense of community.

Published: 20 Mar 2026

Call for applications – Junior Boulton Fellow (2026-2027 Academic Year)

The ɬÀï·¬ Faculty of Law invites applications for the Junior Boulton Fellowship (2026-2027 academic year).

Boulton fellowships

The Boulton Fund was established in 1983 under the terms of a bequest of the late A. Maxwell Boulton, QC (1909-1981), BA 1930, BCL 1933.

Published: 6 Mar 2026

ɬÀï·¬ Law ranked among the world’s top law schools by the Times Higher Education

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was again ranked as one of the world’s top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed ɬÀï·¬ 33rd worldwide.  

Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, ɬÀï·¬ has consistently featured in the global top 35. This year, 425 law schools around the world were ranked.  

Published: 23 Jan 2026

Peer Zumbansen appointed inaugural holder of the Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Peer Zumbansen has been appointed the inaugural holder of the Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2026.

Published: 5 Jan 2026

Adelle Blackett honoured for her distinguished contributions to labour law

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been named the 2025 Bora Laskin Award recipient. The award was presented on December 9 at a ceremony held in Toronto.

Published: 16 Dec 2025

Call for Applications - International Clerkships Program 2026-2027

Deadline: January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

ɬÀ﷬’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for:

a 12-month clerkship at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA); a 10-month fellowship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The clerkships are due to start in September 2026.

Published: 1 Dec 2025

Angela Campbell appointed ɬÀ﷬’s next Provost

The Faculty of Law congratulates Professor Angela Campbell on her appointment as Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) of ɬÀï·¬! Her new role will be effective February 1, 2026.

Published: 21 Nov 2025

René Provost Wins Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor René Provost, FRSC, Ad E, has been awarded the Léon-Gérin Québec Prize.

Published: 12 Nov 2025

Aaron Mills wins President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Professor Aaron Mills has received the ɬÀï·¬ President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the Assistant Professor category. He received the award at the Fall Convocation Ceremony on October 14, 2025.

Published: 7 Nov 2025

Vrinda Narain Promoted to Full Professor

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Vrinda Narain has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor.

Published: 24 Oct 2025
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