Alumni

What Have We Learned a Decade Since the Zero Tolerance Act? Reimagining Law as a Shared Pursuit of Justice

admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:34:01 +0000

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ɬ�﷬’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

ɬ�﷬ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

ɬ�﷬ Law ranked among the global top 30 law schools by QS

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0000

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 ɬ�﷬ 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.

Tina Piper appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:13:08 +0000

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tina Piper as Dean of the Faculty of Law at ɬ�﷬. 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 ɬ�﷬ Law with warmth, intellectual rigour, and a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and a strong sense of community.

ɬ�﷬ Law ranked among the world’s top law schools by the Times Higher Education

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:28:56 +0000

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 ɬ�﷬ 33rd worldwide.  

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

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

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:14:43 +0000

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.

Adelle Blackett honoured for her distinguished contributions to labour law

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:56:22 +0000

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.