News & Announcements
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UBC law librarian leads creation of a new free Canadian legal resource
Created by UBC law librarian James Bachmann, the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide is a free, open-access alternative to the cost-prohibitive options available in Canada.
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Allard Law Professor Janine Benedet receives Governor General’s Award
Peter A. Allard School of Law Professor Janine Benedet, KC was announced today as a recipient of the 2024 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
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Book reviews by Allard profs: 'Indictment' and 'Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution'
Professors Joel Bakan and Jie Cheng reviewed two new books by fellow Allard Law faculty — Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial and Sex, Sexuality, and the Constitution: Enshrining the Right to Sexual Autonomy in Japan.
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Oct 22, 2024New faculty job postings at Allard Law
The Peter A. Allard School of Law is recognized as one of the leading law schools in Canada. Allard Law invites applications for three faculty member appointments.
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Sep 25, 2024The practice and ethics of Aboriginal law: Meet Assistant Professor Scott Franks
We're delighted to welcome Professor Scott Franks to the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Professor Franks is an expert on Canadian Aboriginal law and Indigenous legal theory and practice.
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Sep 16, 2024Opportunities and challenges for BC housing ahead of the election
Researchers at the UBC Housing Research Collective, based at Allard Law, outline opportunities and challenges for housing in the province ahead of voting next month.
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Sep 9, 2024Dr. Carol Liao named to Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list
Allard Law Professor Dr. Carol Liao, who is an expert in corporate law, sustainability and climate governance, has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer.
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Sep 4, 2024
Join us for our 2024-25 signature lectures at Allard Law
This year's exceptional speakers will explore topics ranging from the challenges of regulating AI to the question of 'ownership' after death. Learn more and register now.
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Aug 27, 2024Legal Bootcamp opens doors and brings the law to life for BC high school students
Every year, the Vancouver Summer Mentorship Society brings BC high school students to Allard Hall for an intro to law school and the legal profession.