Donors inspire aspiring business and law leader
Through hard work and support from her donor-funded scholarship, Jina Bae is on track to pursuing her childhood dream.
USask law group helps promote inclusive justice system across Canada
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) CREATE Justice centre is teaming up with other organizations across Canada to acknowledge Access to Justice Week (Oct. 26-31) by providing the tools needed to address justice system obstacles.
Law lecture series focused on re-envisioning policing
As the fall edition of the McKercher Lecture Series at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law moves online, the speakers committee has decided to view this shift in operations as a new opportunity.
Ten new bursaries of $3,000 available for students in the French Common Law Certification Program at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa
Students in the French Common Law Certificate Program at the University of Ottawa now have access to ten bursaries worth $3,000 each. The bursaries have been made available through a new Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) Program, administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Ena Chadha (LLB’92) named Interim Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission
An alumna of USask College of Law, Chadha was named to the position effective July 22, 2020.
Trio of USask law students takes part in Global Negotiation Conference
The international event, which is usually held in Switzerland, is now being hosted via Zoom from July 21 to 24 and the College of Law team consisting of Xaverie MacLennan, Archer Bell and Gillian Harrington, will be the first Canadian team to participate.
Lana Walker appointed as Director of the Nunavut Law Program
Martin Phillipson, dean of the College of Law, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lana Walker as the Director of the Nunavut Law Program (NLP) effective July 1, 2020.
College of Law response to Statement on Anti-Black Racism by the Canadian Council of Law Deans (CCLD)
The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan acknowledges the recent statement on Anti-Black Racism by the Council of Canadian Law Deans (CCLD) which stated, in part, that “members of the CCLD stand in solidarity with all who mourn and who have denounced examples of systemic racism in Canadian and other societies, and, in particular, violence perpetrated against racialized people in Canada.”
Law Society of Saskatchewan medals awarded to top law grads
The College of Law is pleased to announce the recipients of the Law Society of Saskatchewan gold, silver and bronze medals for 2020. These medals are awarded to the students with the highest academic standing in the Juris Doctor graduating class.
Rachel Loewen Walker: A new challenge
It takes a leap of faith to leave a dream job for the unknown.
Elsie Hall: 100 years since first female law graduate at USask
Elsie Hall may be a well-known name to those who have walked the halls of USask Law, yet surprisingly, it is difficult to find an abundance of information on the first female to enrol and graduate from the college.
USask geography graduate develops model to estimate transit ridership changes
Sarah Bree enrolled in her first geography class at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) because a friend was taking it.
A successful Cruise through the College of Law
With so many highlights during Allyse Cruise’s three-year law school career at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), it’s impossible to mention just one.
Law student hears from survivors of Rwandan Genocide on trip to Africa
Joelle French has never been afraid to mix learning with travel. Growing up in Edmonton and then Calgary, she decided to move to Nova Scotia for an undergrad degree and is now in Saskatoon pursuing her law degree at USask.
Simulating the real world: Medico-legal negotiations
Medicine, nursing and dentistry students are not the only groups benefiting from the Health Sciences Building completed in December 2019. In an ongoing cross-college collaboration, USask College of Law students have been able to utilize the space and technology in the Clinical Learning Resource Centre (CLRC) to simulate medico-legal disputes.
Law student one of three finalists in tech startup competition
Rachel Drew will have just five minutes to pitch her software company for a chance at $15,000.
USask law team studies impact of COVID-19 international travel and trade restrictions
How does a country balance the need to contain a disease outbreak such as COVID-19, with pressures to allow international traffic and trade? When should a country shut its borders—or re-open them—in the interests of protecting public health?
USask unites: USask law students set up donations drive dedicated to helping kids
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
USask unites: USask students rally to get supplies to people in need
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
USask Law: 2020 National Tax Moot Champions
The USask team of Madison Miller and Graham Fuga (appellant team), along with Anna Lekach and Will Hampton (respondent team), brought home the top prize at the 2020 Donald GH Bowman National Tax Moot, held Feb. 27-28 in Toronto.
Watson presented with Indigenous Achievement Award
Pam Watson, a second-year student at USask Law, was presented with a Community Award during the University of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous Achievement Awards held at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre on Feb. 6.
Law student wins moot while on exchange at University of Oslo
Justin Okerman, a second-year USask law student, was recently part of the championship team at the 2020 Helsinki Information Law Moot Court Competition.
USask Law’s Nunavut Program wins Arctic Inspiration Prize
A $140,000 prize will allow students in the College of Law’s Nunavut Law Program to participate in an array of professional learning opportunities, including a circumpolar exchange program.
USask Law professor and former dean appointed to Senate of Canada
Professor W. Brent Cotter, QC, was appointed a member of the Senate of Canada today.