Photo of six USask Law students posing for a group photo.
(From left) Veronica Dirk-Pothier, Sam Rezazadeh, Andie Hidlebaugh, Sarah Hodson, Jenna Meili, Neeru Gill (Photo: USask Law)

Students showcase work in 2026 research poster competition

Judges commended the quality of each entry in the competition at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law).

The 2026 Research Poster Competition was held Thursday, March 6, hosted by the college and CREATE Justice (Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice).

The judging panel was impressed with each entry and said each student did an excellent job presenting their research. You may see all of the posters on the CREATE Justice website.

Judges selected the posters below as the top three entries; they are listed in alphabetical order. The winner of the audience choice award is also listed.

Congratulations to all!

Veronica Dirk-Pothier: Strengthening Tenants' Rights: CLASSIC Law's Impact on Developing Residential Tenancy Law

Veronica Dirk-Pothier

Andie Hidlebaugh: Wealth-Proofing Punishment: The Case for Income-Based Fines in Canada

Andie Hidlebaugh

Jenna Meili: The Language of Legal Judgments: An Exploration of Trauma-Informed Judicial Writing

Jenna Meili

Audience Choice - Sarah Hodson: Dignity Over Displacement: Adopting a Human Right to Housing Approach to Address the Rise of Encampments in Saskatoon

Sarah Hodson