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Justice Selwyn Romilly honoured in naming of Allard Law professorship held by Dr. Ireh Iyioha
Justice Selwyn Romilly honoured in naming of Allard Law professorship held by Dr. Ireh Iyioha
Dr. Ireh Iyioha, the inaugural holder of the Hon. Selwyn Romilly UBC Professorship in Race and Access to Justice, aims to model the values that animated Justice Romilly’s work.
Making global connections through law school exchange
Making global connections through law school exchange
Through UBC’s Go Global exchange programs, Allard Law students can spend a term or a full year attending law school at one of UBC’s partner institutions in international cities like Tokyo, London, Beijing or Sydney.
Creating a Just Future: How Indigenous Allard Law alumni are helping decolonize the criminal justice system
Creating a Just Future: How Indigenous Allard Law alumni are helping decolonize the criminal justice system
Indigenous Allard Law grads are working with Elders and communities to decolonize Canadian legal structures and revitalize Indigenous legal traditions in ways that have a direct impact on Indigenous people’s lives.
Launch of Canada Climate Week Xchange, a new national platform for climate leadership
Launch of Canada Climate Week Xchange, a new national platform for climate leadership
From November 24-30, Canada Climate Week Xchange invites Canadians to come together to explore home-grown solutions to the climate crisis.
Dr. Supriya Routh named to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Dr. Supriya Routh named to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
An internationally recognized scholar, Dr. Routh’s scholarship examines issues including labour and employment law, workers’ collective action, law and social justice, and legal theory.
Law students lead change on Trans Day of Remembrance
Law students lead change on Trans Day of Remembrance
UBC Outlaws president and second-year law student Max Wilkinson discusses the significance of the Trans Day of Remembrance and the importance of advancing trans rights in law school and in the legal profession.
Shaping law and legal education for the future
Shaping law and legal education for the future
Allard Law’s Kaila Mikkelsen receives President’s Staff Award
Allard Law’s Kaila Mikkelsen receives President’s Staff Award
Allard Law grad takes home the top prize on the Amazing Race Canada
Allard Law grad takes home the top prize on the Amazing Race Canada
1L Orientation - Class of 2028 on Flickr
1L Orientation - Class of 2028 on Flickr
Vancouver Law School Fair 2025
Vancouver Law School Fair 2025
Come check out the Vancouver Law School Fair 2025 - meet reps, get info, and start your legal career journey!
Learning to Think in Public: A Summer at the Law Commission of Canada
Learning to Think in Public: A Summer at the Law Commission of Canada
Allard Law 2L student Adhithya Krishnan shares his experience as a summer student at Law Commission of Canada.
Get to know your 2025 Orientation Coordinators
Get to know your 2025 Orientation Coordinators
We're so excited to welcome our incoming JD class at Orientation from August 27-29! In this Q&A, Orientation Coordinators Michelle Chan and Sabrina St-Jean share their insights from their first year of law school.
Meet Allard Law’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team
Meet Allard Law’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team
The law school's EDI Office team members Mio Tomisawa and Carlos Nunez discussed their ongoing work to foster community and belonging at Allard Law.
How Allard Law’s Specialization in Law and Social Justice can ground your social justice career
How Allard Law’s Specialization in Law and Social Justice can ground your social justice career
Allard Law alumni shared their experiences with Allard Law’s Specialization in Law and Social Justice.
Allard Law alum Jonathon Braun joins The Amazing Race Canada
Allard Law alum Jonathon Braun joins The Amazing Race Canada
Allard Law alum Jonathon Braun (JD ’15) and teammate Jesse Harink aim to model queer joy for the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Building consensus and community at the Kawaskimhon Moot
Building consensus and community at the Kawaskimhon Moot
In March, Allard Law students participated in the Kawaskimhon Moot, a national, multi-party moot that simulates negotiations focused on Indigenous legal issues and peoples in Canada.
BC residents need more support navigating legal information, says new report
BC residents need more support navigating legal information, says new report
A new report by Allard Law researchers calls for more accessible, human-centered legal resources and information services.
Can Canada’s housing crisis be solved?
Can Canada’s housing crisis be solved?
Indigenous Law Students’ Association rebuilds community
Indigenous Law Students’ Association rebuilds community
From anxiety to self-confidence in the moot courtroom
From anxiety to self-confidence in the moot courtroom
Professor Karin Mickelson awarded George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
Professor Karin Mickelson awarded George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
Building confidence and belonging with the IDEA Leaders Pre-Orientation Program
Building confidence and belonging with the IDEA Leaders Pre-Orientation Program
How the Centre for Feminist Legal Studies empowers students and drives legal and social change
How the Centre for Feminist Legal Studies empowers students and drives legal and social change
Allard Law professor Dr. Ireh Iyioha receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
Allard Law professor Dr. Ireh Iyioha receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
2025 Conference | Youth Justice Link
2025 Conference | Youth Justice Link
10 Years After the Mount Polley Mine Disaster: Root Causes and Reparative Futures
10 Years After the Mount Polley Mine Disaster: Root Causes and Reparative Futures
Justice, vulnerability and law’s limits: Meet Associate Professor Ireh Iyioha
Justice, vulnerability and law’s limits: Meet Associate Professor Ireh Iyioha
Statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
Statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
Professor Isabel Grant receives UBC’s highest faculty honour
Professor Isabel Grant receives UBC’s highest faculty honour
Welcoming Jessica Buffalo back to Allard Law as Academic Director, Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
Welcoming Jessica Buffalo back to Allard Law as Academic Director, Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
Free, interactive Green Rights and Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy explores the rights of nature
Free, interactive Green Rights and Warrior Lawyers Virtual Academy explores the rights of nature
New initiative at UBC looks to the future of AI and criminal justice
New initiative at UBC looks to the future of AI and criminal justice
Helping students hone their legal reasoning, writing and research skills: Meet Lecturer Moira Aikenhead
Helping students hone their legal reasoning, writing and research skills: Meet Lecturer Moira Aikenhead
Allard Law Professor Janine Benedet receives Governor General’s Award
Allard Law Professor Janine Benedet receives Governor General’s Award
The practice and ethics of Aboriginal law: Meet Assistant Professor Scott Franks
The practice and ethics of Aboriginal law: Meet Assistant Professor Scott Franks
Orientation Photos - Class of 2027
Orientation Photos - Class of 2027
Opportunities and challenges for B.C. housing ahead of the election
Opportunities and challenges for B.C. housing ahead of the election
Dr. Carol Liao named to Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list
Dr. Carol Liao named to Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list
Nurturing justice with sunlight and time
Nurturing justice with sunlight and time
New Indigenous Community Legal Clinic Project helps grieving families with estate administration
New Indigenous Community Legal Clinic Project helps grieving families with estate administration
Experiences and insights from Allard Law students’ upper-year moots
Experiences and insights from Allard Law students’ upper-year moots
Allard Law Professor Hoi Kong recognized for teaching excellence
Allard Law Professor Hoi Kong recognized for teaching excellence
Reflections on the 2024 Black Law Students' Association of Canada Conference
Reflections on the 2024 Black Law Students' Association of Canada Conference
Professor Gordon Christie named Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar
Professor Gordon Christie named Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar
New report aims to remove roadblocks to freedom for the wrongfully convicted
New report aims to remove roadblocks to freedom for the wrongfully convicted
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