College of Law launches Nunavut Law Program
The program, which brings a law degree to the territory for the first time in over a decade, officially welcomed 25 new students at a special ceremony in Iqaluit on Sept. 11.
Law alumni profiled in U of S Nation Builder list
Individuals from Saskatchewan have played a disproportionately large role on the national stage and beyond in championing human rights and social justice, with their contributions ...
Discover our Research Video Series: Simple Framework for Risk Analysis
U of S College of Law professors Heather Heavin and Michaela Keet discuss their "Simple Framework for Risk Analysis" project and the impact it has on the way legal services are del...
Law alumna Palbinder Shergill appointed as first turbaned judge in Canada
Palbinder Kaur Shergill, QC (LLB'90), a sole practitioner with Shergill & Company, was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in New Westminster on June 23, 201...
Discover our Research Video Series: Mortgage Law Reform in Saskatchewan
Distinguished Professor Ron Cuming discusses his work on mortgage law reform in the province of Saskatchewan and how he connects his research to the lectures he delivers in the cla...
Discover our Research Video Series: Natural Resource and Development
Associate Professor Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu talks about her research on the interaction between natural resource development and local communities around the world.
Discover our Research Video Series: Community-Engaged Research
U of S College of Law associate professor Sarah Buhler talks about her work in the area of access to justice through community-engaged research.
Law grad follows roots of success at U of S
Jasmine Lothian’s first move after high school was leaving her Saskatchewan home and catching a flight west to the sunshine and beaches of coastal California.
College of Law appoints Larry Chartrand new Academic Director of Native Law Centre
Chartrand will take on his new role effective July 1, 2017.
U of S Western Canada Moot Team victorious at 2017 Sopinka Cup
The U of S Western Canada Moot Team, based out of the College of Law, is celebrating after a win at a national moot competition this past weekend.
College of Law appoints Northern Director for the Nunavut Law Program
Martin Phillipson, dean of the College of Law, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Mansell as the Northern Director of the Nunavut Law Program effective May 8, 2017...
U of S team to compete in inaugural Canadian negotiation competition
Two teams from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law will participate in the First Annual Canadian National Negotiation Competition this weekend at the University of Manito...
2017 Dispute Resolution Week focuses on client-centred advocacy skills
The annual first-year dispute resolution program kicked off today at the College of Law. This mandatory, one-week program is about the lawyer-client relationship, at the heart of l...
Jacqui Shumiatcher recognized during National Philanthropy Day
As part of National Philanthropy Day celebrations, the Saskatoon chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded Jacqui Shumiatcher for her decades of generosity to...
Justice research centre established at the College of Law
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Dean of Law, Martin Phillipson is pleased to announce the establishment of the CREATE Justice research centre, which will operate within the...
Associate Professor Sarah Buhler receives award at fall convocation
Buhler was presented with the Award for Distinction in Community-Engaged Teaching and Scholarship at the Fall Convocation ceremony on Oct. 22, 2016.
Professor Newman elected to Royal Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Professor Dwight Newman has been selected as a member of the 2016 cohort of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
Law student Graham Sharp wins CIAJ’s 2016 Christine Huglo Robertson Essay Prize
On Aug. 30, 2016, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) announced that College of Law student Graham Sharp is the recipient of the 2016 Christine Huglo Ro...
Remembering Harry Dahlem, QC (LLB'61)
The College of Law is saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Dahlem, QC, a proud alumnus and strong supporter of our college.
Government of Nunavut partners with U of S on law degree program
Nunavut Arctic College (NAC), through the Government of Nunavut (GN), has awarded the design and delivery of a new law degree program to the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
Professor Poitras named a commissioner in the MMIW inquiry
Marilyn Poitras, an assistant professor in the College of Law, will serve as a commissioner in the inquiry. An expert in constitutional and Aboriginal law, her professional life pr...
Martin Phillipson: Q&A with the incoming dean
As he prepares for his new role as dean, long-time College of Law faculty member Martin Phillipson answers some questions about himself, the college and his hopes for the future.
Professor Barbara von Tigerstrom named to Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation
Professor Barbara von Tigerstrom will be part of the Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation the Government of Canada announced today (June 30). The task force will see...
Cuming adds distinguished to title
College of Law Professor Ron C.C. Cuming has been awarded the title of Distinguished Professor by the University of Saskatchewan.
Dean's Forum moves ahead with key recommendations
Since 2013, the Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice has been on a mission to research, consult and discuss solutions to access to justice barriers in Saskatche...
Law Student crowned Miss Universe Canada
A University of Saskatchewan law student is the new Miss Universe Canada. Siera Bearchell was crowned Miss Universe Canada on Saturday night in Toronto, topping a field of more ...
Professors Heavin and Keet co-recipients of the Charles D. Gonthier Research Fellowship
The Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) announced that Heather Heavin, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies and Michaela Keet, Associate Professor ...
Remembering David Eldon (Tom) Gauley
David Eldon (Tom) Gauley, CM, QC, (LLB’43) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016.
Six law alumni win seats in provincial election
Congratulations to the following College of Law alumni who were chosen to represent their ridings as Members of the Legislative Assembly in the 2016 Saskatchewan Provincial Electio...
‘Building Resilience’ workshop encourages mindfulness in times of stress
With exam time around the corner, the Career Office at the College of Law hosted a workshop aimed at providing students with tools to deal with negative stress they might encounter...
University of Saskatchewan partners with U of Ottawa on French common law certificate
A new certificate in French common law will provide new opportunities for bilingual students and increase access to legal services in French in francophone minority communities.
College of Law hosts fourth annual Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice
The fourth annual meeting of the Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice was held at the College of Law on February 29, 2016. This year, the Forum focused on two t...
VIDEO: International Human Rights Law Conference
On Feb. 26, 2016, Anne-Marie Cotter, Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, hosted the International Human Rights Law Conference at the College of Law. The one-day...
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella
The MLT Lecture Theatre was filled to capacity on March 2 as students, staff, faculty and friends of the College of Law congregated to hear the Honourable Justice Rosalie Silberman...
College hosts “Let’s talk about Islamophobia” event
On February 24, more than 60 students from the College of Law and across campus assembled in the MLT lecture theatre to hear Khalid Minhas, an imam at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at ...
Beth Bilson wins CBA's 2015 St. Laurent Award
Beth Bilson Q.C. of Saskatoon is the recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) 2015 Louis St. Laurent Award of Excellence that recognizes distinguished or exceptional servi...
U of S team wins Best Speaker Award at International Mediation Competition
The College of Law has once again brought home an award from the International Commercial Mediation Competition.
College of Law welcomes new dean Martin Phillipson
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has appointed Martin Phillipson as dean of the College of Law for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2016...
Staying Healthy with Assistant Professor Keir Vallance
The College of Law offers support to students to stay healthy through its new series of profiles of faculty members who have developed strategies to create and maintain balance. Le...
National Council of Canadian Muslims' letter to the College of Law regarding John Gormley tweet
The National Council of Canadian Muslims "welcomes the steps taken by the College of Law to address the highly offensive and Islamophobic tweet posted by John Gormley, an adjunct p...
Dean's message concerning John Gormley tweet
You will be aware that an article appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix on November 17, 2015, concerning a tweet posted by John Gormley. The president of the Law Students’ Associa...
Law and Indigenous resource development: Africa and Canada
When it comes to natural resource development, governments and companies have traditionally held most of the power, but according to Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, communities around the ...
Remembering William (Bill) Ivan Clarke Wuttunee
William (Bill) Ivan Clarke Wuttunee (JD’52) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Oct. 31, 2015. The following retrospective on Wuttunee’s life was shared with his ...
Beth Bilson: A trailblazer for women in law
As a young female law student completing her Ph.D., Beth Bilson’s academic prowess and leadership skills stood out. Earmarked for success, Bilson was recruited for a faculty positi...
CLASSIC: Bridging the legal gap
It is a basic tenet of Canadian society that all citizens are equal before the law, but this view may be a bit naïve, explained Sarah Buhler, an assistant professor in the College ...
Law alumna Jennifer Pereira receives 2015 Alumni Achievement Award
Law alumna Jennifer Pereira (BA’01, LLB’03) will be presented with the 2015 Alumni Achievement Award for her community leadership and contributions to her profession at a reception...
Law alumni Henry & Cheryl Kloppenburg give back to community
When choosing a location for their law practice, law alumni Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg decided to stay true to their Saskatchewan roots. Kloppenburg & Kloppenburg was established...
College of Law professor Ronald C.C. Cuming receives CBA National Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Section Lifetime Achievement Award
College of Law professor Ronald C.C. Cuming was presented with the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) National Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Section Lifetime Achievement Awa...
Edney kicks off 2015 McKercher Lecture Series
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Guest Speaker Dennis Edney, QC, Counsel for Omar Khadr, kicked of the McKercher Lecture Series at the College of Law.
Ponak receives 2015 Bora Laskin Award
Allen Ponak, special lecturer at the College of Law and adjunct professor at the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named recipient of the 2015 ...
Former Dean of College of Law tendered resignation to accept Provincial Court Judge appointment in Saskatoon
As many of you know, I tendered my resignation as dean of law on October 16, 2014, to accept an appointment as a judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
Ripple Effect: The relationship between law, advocacy and the criminal justice system
Order of Canada recipient Kim Pate was appointed by the University of Saskatchewan College of Law as the Ariel F. Sallows Chair in Human Rights in June of 2014.
U of S team runner-up at MacIntyre Cup
The College of Law Western Canada Moot team was runner-up at the 2015 MacIntyre Cup competition held in in Saskatoon from Feb. 5 to 7.
Rewarding diversity: Brad Berg and Brian Rolfes establish LGBT Rights Scholarship at the College of Law
The duo’s generous commitment over four years recognizes students’ exemplary commitment to the pursuit of LGBT rights.
College Mediation Advocacy Moot team goes to Paris
The College of Law’s Mediation Advocacy Moot team returned from the 2015 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Mediation Competition in Paris, France, from February 5 to 11 with...