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Call for Applications - 2025 Summer Academy

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:25:27 +0000

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Tina Piper appointed Acting Dean

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:33:43 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Associate Dean (Academic) Tina Piper has been appointed Acting Dean for the Faculty of Law, following the appointment of Justice Robert Leckey to the Superior Court of Quebec. Her appointment, effective immediately, was announced by Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi on 28 January 2025.

Dean Robert Leckey appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:57:31 +0000

With mixed feelings, the Faculty of Law extends its sincerest congratulations to the Hon. Robert Leckey on his appointment to the Superior Court of Quebec, District of Montreal. His appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on 27 January 2025. Justice Leckey replaces Justice Christian Immer, BCL’91, LLB’91, who has been elevated to the Court of Appeal of Quebec.

Prestigious chairs renewed for two colleagues

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:45:09 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the reappointment of Professor Allison Christians as holder of the H. Heward Stikeman Chair in Taxation Law, and Professor Marie Manikis as William Dawson Scholar. Their appointments have been renewed for seven and five years, respectively.

McGill Law ranked among the world’s top law faculties by the Times Higher Education

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:35:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was once again ranked as one of the world’s top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed McGill 33rd worldwide.  

Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, McGill has consistently featured in the global top 35. This year, 389 law schools around the world were ranked.  

New phase of Chancellor Day Hall modernization begins: construction work to come in 2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:39:51 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the start of long-awaited modernization of its teaching facilities. The second floor of New Chancellor Day Hall will be completely remodelled to create larger, updated classrooms, fit for our professors’ current pedagogical approaches.

Call For Papers | Blg Student Research Mini-conference

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:54:52 +0000

February 17, 2025 | 13:00 – 14:30

Are you writing a supervised term paper or research essay for a seminar this semester? Or did you write one in the summer term 2024?

Rosalie Jukier named Sir William C. Macdonald Chair

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:14:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Rosalie Jukier has been appointed to one of the Faculty of Law’s Sir William C. Macdonald Chairs, effective 1 January 2025.

Established in 1895, the Macdonald Chairs are among the oldest endowed positions at McGill.

Adelle Blackett appointed Senior Advisor to the Director-General at UN’s International Labour Organization

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:01:02 +0000

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been appointed senior advisor to Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.

Pierre-Gabriel Jobin awarded CBA’s Crépeau Medal

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:49:14 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that the Quebec Division of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA-Quebec) has awarded its Paul-André-Crépeau Medal to Wainwright Professor Emeritus of Civil Law Pierre-Gabriel Jobin, Ad E. The medal was presented to him by Jonathan Pierre-Étienne, president of the CBA-Quebec, on 5 December, after an introduction by Dean Robert Leckey, Ad E.

Alicia Hinarejos awarded European Commission’s Jean Monnet Chair

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:47:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Alicia Hinarejos has been awarded a Jean Monnet Chair in European Union Law. Her three-year appointment began on 1 September 2024.

Granted by the European Commission, these prestigious chairs aim to enhance teaching and research in European Union (EU) studies at higher education institutions worldwide. Professor Hinarejos becomes McGill Law’s second Jean Monnet Chair holder, following in the footsteps of the late Professor Armand de Mestral, CM.

Lara Khoury named Canada Research Chair

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:41:25 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Lara Khoury, Ad E, has been named Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Liability, Health Governance, and Social Change. The appointment is for a seven-year term.

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly wins best paper award

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:29:35 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has won the Best Scholarly Paper award in the annual legal writing competition by the Fondation du Barreau du Québec. He was honoured for his article titled "Actions collectives et tribunaux administratifs : un vide juridictionnel à combler" (McGill Law Journal, 2022).

Rosalie Jukier receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:34:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Rosalie Jukier was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. She was presented with the award by the Hon. Marc Gold, PC, Government Representative in the Senate, at a ceremony held on 27 October.

Created to mark the coronation of King Charles III, this medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada, a province or community, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

Law community enriched by the presence of two Boulton fellows

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:38:42 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Justine Collins as Boulton Junior Fellow and the reappointment of Mtre Tamara Thermitus, Ad E, as Boulton Senior Fellow for the 2024-25 academic year.

Alana Klein and Nandini Ramanujam to co-direct Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:44:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Alana Klein has been appointed co-director of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP). She began her three-year appointment on 1 July 2024, succeeding Professor Frédéric Mégret, who completed his term as co-director in June.

Professor Nandini Ramanujam was reappointed as co-director and program director for a three-year term, starting 1 July 2024.

New co-director joins Crépeau Centre leadership

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:47:20 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Michelle Cumyn will join the leadership team of the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law. She will team up with current director Professor Mark Antaki, BCL’96, LLB’96, who has been at the helm of the renowned centre since 2020. They will serve as co-directors until 2026.

Daniel Weinstock elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:13:44 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Weinstock, CM, FRSC, has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

Elected by their peers, fellows of the RSC are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities, and the sciences, as well as in public life. Professor Weinstock was elected to the RSC’s Academy of Arts and Humanities.

Sarah Riley Case wins CALT Scholarly Paper award

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:06:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Sarah Riley Case has received the Scholarly Paper Award of the Canadian Association of Law Teachers (CALT). Her paper “To Protest for Black Life during the Pandemic: Resistance and Freedom in a Settler State” won the annual competition.

Joshua Nichols promoted and granted tenure

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:45:00 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Joshua Nichols has been promoted to the rank of associate professor, with tenure, effective 1 June 2024.

New and extended appointments in the Faculty’s senior leadership

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:50:49 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce new and extended appointments to its senior leadership team.

Call for papers - 2025 Baxter Family Competition on Federalism

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:38:39 +0000

2025 edition: Thinking Outside the Box

Call for papers now open!

Open to law and political science students/PhD candidates, recent graduates, and junior practitioners or scholars from around the world.

The overarching goal of the Essay Competition is to advance research and foster informed debate on federalism. Essays are evaluated by a jury comprised of world renown experts on federalism.

The theme of this year’s edition is Federalism: Thinking Outside the Box

Jeffrey Kennedy wins 2024 Durnford Award

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:56:15 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Kennedy has received the 2024 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence.

Named in honour of the late professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL'52), and conferred by students, this annual award recognizes a law professor’s exceptional pedagogy.

“Prof. Kennedy has provided us with - without a doubt - the most engaging, enjoyable teaching experience I've had in law school, and probably even my entire post-secondary career,” one student nomination lauded.

Dean Robert Leckey receives CBA Hero Award

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:29:54 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section (SAGDA) of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) recognized Dean Robert Leckey, Ad E, with its Hero Award on 16 July 2024.

This prestigious award recognizes excellence within the Canadian legal profession in advancing the cause of equality for LGBTQ2+ people.

New professorial hire at the Faculty

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:57:25 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Chan will join the Faculty of Law as an assistant professor on 1 August 2024. An expert in law and finance, he will begin by teaching Securities Regulation and Introduction to Corporate Transactions in winter 2025.

97.3% pass rate on Quebec bar school exams for McGill Law grads, best in Quebec

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:05:59 +0000

It is with great pride that the Faculty of Law has learned that the McGill Law cohort earned top place at the École du Barreau’s exams for 2022-2023. A remarkable 97.3% of McGill Law graduates without preparatory courses passed the assessments, as did 100% of the graduates who took preparatory courses. This outstanding result was achieved in a particularly strong year, in which all law schools saw increases to their pass rates.

Farewell and best wishes to an esteemed colleague

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:41:42 +0000

With mixed feelings of pride and sadness, the Faculty of Law heartily congratulates Professor Geneviève Saumier on her appointment as dean of the Faculté de droit, Université de Montréal. She will begin a five-year term on 1 August 2024.

McGill Law ranked 28th best worldwide, up one rank

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:30:38 +0000

The Faculty of Law was once again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed McGill Law 28th worldwide, up one spot from 2023.

Since QS introduced the ranking in 2011, the Faculty of Law has consistently placed in the top 35 institutions globally. The QS ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Dean Robert Leckey receives honorary Scarlet Key

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:37:37 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Dean Robert Leckey, Ad E, has received an honorary Scarlet Key from McGill’s century-old Scarlet Key Society. He was presented with the award at the Society’s annual key-pinning ceremony on 20 March.

Jaye Ellis promoted to full professor

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:41:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Jaye Ellis has been promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 February 2024.

Two Faculty members appointed Canada Research Chairs

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:52:27 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce new and renewed support from the prestigious Canada Research Chair program for two professors.

Professor Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry has been named Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Health, Inclusion and Policy for a five-year term.

Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been reappointed as Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Transnational Labour Law for a second seven-year term.

Call for applications - McGill SGI Transformative Business Law Summer Academy

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:30:38 +0000

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Essay Contest: Nappert Prize in International Arbitration 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:54:53 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Sophie Nappert (BCL’86, LLB’86), the Nappert Prize in International Arbitration is celebrating 10 years since its inauguration in 2014. The prize will be awarded by McGill University for the sixth time in 2024.

Eligibility Requirements:

The competition is open to law students, junior scholars and junior practitioners from around the world. To be eligible for the prize, the authors must:

Lara Khoury appointed as McGill’s new Associate Vice-President, Research

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:04:19 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that Professor Lara Khoury, Ad E, has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research. Her three-year term began on 1 January. She will share her time between this office and the Faculty of Law.

Rosalie Jukier receives McGill Lifetime Achievement Award

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:01:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Rosalie Jukier has received the 2023 McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning. She accepted her award during the Fall Convocation ceremony on 20 November.

Call for applications: Erin & John Collins Arsenault Space Fellowships

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:45:19 +0000

Join the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law with our prestigious fellowships:

Erin & John Collins Arsenault Doctoral Fellowship: $9,500CAD for the DCL program (1 to be awarded).
Erin & John Collins Arsenault LLM Fellowship: Full LLM (Thesis) tuition covered (2 to be awarded).

Theme: Sustainable Space Governance
Explore environmental, political, and financial stability in space activities while promoting cooperation and democratization.

International Clerkships Program 2024-2025 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:07:13 +0000

Deadline: January 15, 2024, 5:00 PM ET

McGill’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for:

a 12-month clerkship at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA);
a 10-month clerkship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ);
a 4-month clerkship at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR).

The clerkships are due to start in September 2024.

Call for Student Papers

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:33:29 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHLPR) invites the submission of original or unpublished papers relating to the theme “Solidarity and Strength: Responses to New Challenges in LGBTI Activism and Advocacy” for the 2024 Martine Roy Student Colloquium.

McGill Law places 29th worldwide in 2024 THE World University Rankings

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:04:59 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was once again ranked as one of the world’s top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed McGill 29th worldwide.

Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, McGill has consistently featured in the global top 30. This year, 329 law schools around the world were ranked. McGill Law received the highest score in Canada, 17th best in the world, for the Teaching evaluation criterion.

Open call for blog posts: “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: Human rights protection in a fragile multilateral order”

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:42:01 +0000

This is an open call for blog posts. The CHRLP invites as wide a diversity of voices as possible to submit posts on critical questions touching on the above theme. We also welcome submissions about human rights and (or) legal pluralism more broadly.

Helge Dedek, Frédéric Mégret, and Colleen Sheppard named to prestigious research chairs

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:38:52 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the appointment of three professors to endowed research chairs.

Professor Helge Dedek was named to the Wainwright Chair in Civil Law, held most recently by former dean Daniel Jutras, OC, Ad E.

Professor Frédéric Mégret was named to the Hans & Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law, of which the inaugural chairholder was François Crépeau, OC, OQ, FRSC, Ad E.

Tamara Thermitus and Hugo B. Lafrenière return to the Faculty of Law as visiting scholars

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:06:40 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to welcome two accomplished jurists as visitors for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Mtre Tamara Thermitus, Ad E, LLM’13, joined us as Boulton Senior Fellow on 1 September, and will be visiting until 31 August.

Hugo B. Lafrenière, BCL/LLB’15, joined us as Boulton Junior Fellow on 1 August, and will be visiting until 31 July.

Andrea Bjorklund and Geneviève Saumier appointed Norton Rose Fulbright Scholars

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:29:49 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund and Professor Geneviève Saumier have been named Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholars in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law for the 2023-2024 academic year.

2023-2024 Academic Recruitment – Call for applications

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:38:35 +0000

We are currently accepting applications for our 2023-2024 academic recruitment cycle.

Lara Khoury awarded prestigious CBA Prize

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:16:33 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Lara Khoury, Ad E, has received the 2023 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA).

She was presented with an engraved bronze medallion designed by the Governor General’s Office of Heraldry at the CBA President’s Dinner in Ottawa on 21 June.

Daniel Weinstock appointed to the Order of Canada

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:36:36 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Weinstock, CM, has been named a member of the Order of Canada. His appointment was announced by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, on 30 June.

Adelle Blackett honoured for scholarship, teaching, and social justice commitment

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:14:08 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from Simon Fraser University (SFU). The honorary degree was bestowed upon her on 9 June at SFU’s Spring Convocation ceremony.

Remembering Emeritus Professor Armand de Mestral (1941–2023)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:11:54 +0000

The community of the McGill Faculty of Law was saddened to learn that Armand de Mestral, C.M., passed away on 16 June 2023, aged 81.

Ignacio Cofone wins Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:44:08 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Ignacio Cofone has received the McGill Principal Prize’s for Outstanding Emerging Researchers. He was presented with the award at the Law Convocation Ceremony on 31 May.

Shauna Van Praagh awarded Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:51:39 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Shauna Van Praagh has received the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the full professor category. She was presented with the award at the law convocation ceremony on 31 May.

Ignacio Cofone and Omar Farahat promoted and granted tenure

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:36:57 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Ignacio Cofone and Professor Omar Farahat will be promoted to the rank of associate professor, with tenure, effective 1 June 2023.

Institute of Air and Space Law to welcome two new senior professors, co-directors

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:37:43 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Vincent Correia and Professor Andrea Harrington will join its Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL).

They will begin their appointments on 1 August 2023, respectively as full professor and associate professor, and take the helm of the IASL as co-directors.

Lara Khoury promoted to full professor

Wed, 24 May 2023 14:34:29 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Lara Khoury, Ad E, will be promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 June 2023.

Hat trick for Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly, new Durnford Award winner

Mon, 08 May 2023 15:59:15 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the 2023 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence.

Named in honour of the late professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL'52), and conferred by students, this award each year recognizes a law professor’s exceptional pedagogy.

He will receive the award during the Law Convocation ceremony on 31 May.

McGill Law to welcome three new professors

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:45:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce three professorial appointments for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

Michelle Cumyn will join the Faculty of Law as full professor, Noah Weisbord as associate professor, and Jeffrey Kennedy as assistant professor. They will begin their appointments on 1 August 2023.

Winners of the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism 2023 — Federalism: What Makes it Work (or not!)

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:21:57 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law and the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism are delighted to announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Baxter Family Competition on Federalism. Organized by Professor Johanne Poirier, this essay competition was open to students and recent graduates in law and political science.

Renewed appointments for Fabien Gélinas and Geneviève Saumier

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:38:21 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad E, has been reappointed as holder of a Sir William C. Macdonald chair, and Professor Geneviève Saumier, as Peter M. Laing QC Professor of Law. Both have these chairs since 2016. Their renewed seven-year terms will commence on 1 May 2023.

Sébastien Jodoin honoured for major impact of disability rights advocacy

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:37:23 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Sébastien Jodoin received McGill University’s Changemaker Prize on 28 March.

Under the aegis of the Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media, this prize is awarded to an individual whose dedication to sharing their knowledge with the media and public has had a major impact on society. Awarded at the jury’s discretion on an exceptional basis, the Changemaker Prize recognizes a scholar who serves as a role model in public engagement across the university.

René Provost appointed to prestigious McGill professorship

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:26:28 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor René Provost, FRSC, Ad E, will be named a James McGill Professor for a seven-year term, effective 1 May 2023.

McGill Law ranked 29th best worldwide, up two ranks

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:41:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law was once again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed McGill Law 29th worldwide, up two spots from 2022.

New Chair in Business Law to be named after Quebec’s first woman lawyer

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:39:58 +0000

Elizabeth Carmichael Monk made history by becoming one of the first women called to the Quebec Bar. Her accomplished career in corporate and real estate law spanned over five decades of great social transformation. By naming a new philanthropically funded chair in business law after her, the Faculty of Law intends to honour the legacy of this pioneering alumna.

Shauna Van Praagh Appointed President of the Law Commission of Canada

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:58:40 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Shauna Van Praagh has been appointed by the Governor in Council as president of the Law Commission of Canada for a five-year term, effective 6 June 2023.

Adelle Blackett honoured again for extraordinary impact of her scholarship and engagement

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:34:44 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has received a doctorate honoris causa from the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain). She was presented with the award at a ceremony held on 16 February. The day prior, she delivered the lecture associated with her award, entitled "De la métaphore à la mémoire: Restituer l’histoire de l’esclavage dans les débats sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage."

Shadaye Cousins joins the Faculty as Acting Assistant Dean (Admissions and Recruitment)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:48:30 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to welcome Shadaye Cousins, BCL/JD’22, to its administrative team as acting assistant dean (admissions and recruitment). She joins us for a one-year appointment, effective 30 January 2023.

René Provost awarded a second international book prize

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:08:27 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Rebel Courts: The Administration of Justice by Armed Insurgents (Oxford University Press, 2021), by Professor René Provost, FRSC, Ad E, has received the American Society of International Law’s (ASIL) Certificate of Merit for a Preeminent Contribution to Creative Scholarship.

Remembering Professor Stephen A. Smith (1958–2022)

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:48:52 +0000

Stephen Alexander Smith passed away on 29 November 2022, aged 64.

Frédéric Mégret receives honorary doctorate

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:57:20 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that, on 25 November, Professor Frédéric Mégret received an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen at a ceremony followed by a reception with Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II as special guest. Professor Mégret had delivered his lecture associated with the award, entitled “Roaming Rights and Global Mobility,” at the Faculty of Law of the University of Copenhagen the day prior.

Brittany Williams promoted to new leadership roles

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:52:40 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Brittany Williams has been appointed to the roles of assistant dean (students) and dean’s lead, Black and Indigenous flourishing, as of 1 November 2022.

Call for Abstracts: Working Papers in Disability Law

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:22:32 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) invites McGill students, recent McGill graduates, and law students from other faculties to submit short abstracts of essays or works in progress for presentation at a student colloquium on March 24, 2023 from 16:30-18:30 ET.

Call for Papers - Federalism: What makes it work (or not!) | The Baxter Family Essay Competition on Federalism 2022-2023

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:54:08 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law and the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism are proud to announce that the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism will be returning for a fourth edition in early 2023. This prestigious bi-annual competition is made possible through the generous support of Rachel Baxter (BSc’84, BCL’88) and Colin Baxter (BCL’90, LLB’90).

Rosalie Jukier receives lifetime achievement award for academic leadership

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:29:47 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Rosalie Jukier is co-recipient of McGill University’s Morty Yalovsky Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership. She and Dr. Samuel Benaroya of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences were honoured at the University’s Fall Convocation ceremonies on 26 October.

McGill Law places 17th worldwide in 2023 THE World University Rankings

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:26:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce it has once again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. For the second straight year, the ranking by subject placed McGill Law 17th worldwide.

Adelle Blackett receives honorary Doctor of Laws

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:55:01 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has received an honorary doctorate of laws (LLD) from Queen’s University. She gave the commencement address at one of the University’s Fall Convocation ceremonies on 11 October.

“A prolific, world-class scholar in labour law and its interface with trade, [Adelle Blackett] is a key thinker behind the emerging field of transnational labour law, foregrounding decolonial approaches,” Queen’s University highlighted upon sharing the news of the award.

International Clerkships Program 2023-2024 - Call for applications

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:37:27 +0000

Deadline: 17 January 2023, 17:00, EST.

McGill’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for:

a 12-month clerkship at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA);
a 10-month fellowship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ);
a 9-month clerkship at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR)

All clerkships start in September 2023. Partial funding is confirmed for all clerkships.

Arnold & Blema Steinberg Post-Doctoral Fellowships in International Migration Law and Policy 2023

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:00:56 +0000

The vision and generosity of the Steinberg Foundation is at the heart of this exciting Fellowship opportunity.

The Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism of the Faculty of Law at McGill University is delighted to offer one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Deadline: October 31st, 2022 at 11:59pm (EST).

Yaëll Emerich wins prize for best paper

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:39:50 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Yaëll Emerich has received the Germain Brière Prize (Senior Category) for her article “La résurgence des communs en droit des biens contemporain : étude sur les cohabitats écologiques et les ruelles vertes,” co-authored with François Peter-Edmond Rivard, BCL/JD’20.

New leadership at the helm of the IASL

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:32:14 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Donal Hanley has been appointed an associate professor (professional) and interim director of the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL). Stefan-Michael Wedenig, LLM’21, was named executive director of the IASL and its Centre for Research in Air and Space Law.

Marie Manikis wins Canadian Association of Law Teachers award

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:02:52 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Marie Manikis has received the 2022 Canadian Association of Law Teachers Scholarly Paper Award. Her paper “Recognising State Blame in Sentencing: A Communicative and Relational Framework” (Cambridge Law Journal, forthcoming) won the annual competition. Aimed at recognizing the work of scholars in the first seven years of their academic appointment, this prize is awarded to the author of a paper that contributes substantially to legal literature.

2022-2023 Academic Recruitment – Call for applications

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:33:19 +0000

The faculty of Law is currently accepting applications for it’s 2022-2023 academic recruitment cycle. We invite energetic candidates with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in teaching and research to apply for the following tenure-track academic positions:

2023 O’Brien Graduate Fellowships - Call for applications

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:16:29 +0000

The O’Brien Graduate Fellowships were established in 2005 through a very generous gift from David O’Brien for outstanding Masters or Doctoral students studying in the area of human rights and legal pluralism in the Faculty of Law, McGill University. McGill’s graduate programs in law are the most extensive in Canada. Courses draw upon the civilian and common law traditions, but also include diverse legal traditions, legal theory, international law, environmental law, health law, human rights law, comparative private and public law, and air and space law.

René Provost awarded ICON-S book prize

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:00:13 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Rebel Courts: The Administration of Justice by Armed Insurgents (Oxford University Press, 2021), by Professor René Provost, F.R.S.C., Ad. E., has received the 2022 ICON-S Book Prize. Awarded by the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S), this annual prize honours the best new publication in public law, construed broadly.

Andrea Bjorklund and Fabien Gélinas appointed Norton Rose Fulbright Scholars

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:10:29 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund and Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad. E., have been named Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholars in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law for the 2022-2023 academic year.

François Crépeau appointed to the Ordre national du Québec

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:28:01 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor François Crépeau, O.C., O.Q., F.R.S.C., Ad. E., has been appointed officer of the Ordre national du Québec. He will be handed his medal by Premier François Legault during a ceremony at the National Assembly on 22 June.

Admission to the Ordre national du Québec is the highest distinction conferred by the provincial government. Members are eminent individuals who, through their achievements, values, and ideals, have influenced Quebec’s growth and contributed to its renown.

LGBT Purge Fund establishes initiatives at McGill Law to promote 2SLGBTQ+ justice

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:29:15 +0000

The McGill University Faculty of Law and the LGBT Purge Fund are pleased to announce the creation of an experiential learning award and a research fellowship for law students. Supported by a $250,000 grant from the LGBT Purge Fund, both initiatives will promote student engagement towards 2SLGBTQ+ justice.

Pierre-Emmanuel Moyse promoted to Full Professor

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:33:32 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Pierre-Emmanuel Moyse will be promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 June 2022.

Johanne Poirier receives 2022 Durnford Teaching Prize

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:13:55 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Johanne Poirier has received the 2022 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence. Named in honour of the late professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL'52), and conferred by students, this award each year recognizes a law professor’s exceptional pedagogy. Professor Poirier received the award during the Law Convocation ceremony on 26 May 2022 for the second time, having won it in 2019.

James (Sa’Ke’j) Youngblood Henderson, F.R.S.C., to receive honorary doctorate at Law Convocation

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:56:49 +0000

On 26 May, James (Sa’ke’j) Youngblood Henderson, F.R.S.C., will receive a Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, from McGill University, and give the commencement address at the 2022 Law Spring convocation ceremony.

Sa’ke’j Henderson is an internationally recognized authority in Indigenous knowledge, heritage, jurisprudence, constitutional rights, and human rights. He is the research director of the Native Law Centre of Canada and teaches Aboriginal law at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan.

Tina Piper and Darren Rosenblum appointed Associate Deans

Tue, 17 May 2022 20:32:24 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Tina Piper has been appointed associate dean (academic) and that Professor Darren Rosenblum has been appointed associate dean (graduate studies).

They will begin two-year terms on 1 September 2022 and 1 August 2022, respectively. They are replacing Professor Rosalie Jukier and Professor Andrea Bjorklund, who will have completed three years in these roles.

Continued Academic Renewal at McGill Law

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:17:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce four appointments for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Professor Jennifer Raso will join the Faculty of Law as assistant professor on 1 August 2022. Konstanze von Schütz will begin as Wainwright Junior Fellow on 1 January 2023. Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly will begin as Boulton Junior Fellow on 1 January 2023. Both fellows will become assistant professors on 1 August 2023.

Staci Angelis named Manager of the Career Development Office

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:39:26 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Staci Angelis has been promoted to the role of manager, Career Development Office (CDO). Her first day in the role was 11 April 2022.

McGill Law places 31st worldwide in 2022 QS World University Rankings

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:14:23 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce it was once again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed McGill Law 31st worldwide.

Andrea Bjorklund appointed to Panel of Arbitrators for the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:42:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund has joined the panel of arbitrators for the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) for a six-year term. She was appointed by Canada’s Ministry of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

Daniel Boyer retiring after twenty-four years at the Nahum Gelber Law Library

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:57:01 +0000

With sincere gratitude, the Faculty of Law is bidding farewell to Mtre Daniel Boyer, Ad. E., who is retiring from his role as Wainwright librarian and head law librarian. His last day will be 14 April 2022.

Renewed term for Johanne Poirier as Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:50:32 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Johanne Poirier has been reappointed as holder of the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism for a seven-year term, beginning on August 1, 2022.

Vanessa Batik joins McGill Law as Assistant Dean (Administration and Strategy)

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:47:00 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to welcome Mtre Vanessa Batik to its administrative team. She will take on the role of assistant dean (administration and strategy) on March 21, 2022.

Helge Dedek publishes collection of essays honouring memory of H. Patrick Glenn

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:46:16 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the recent publication of A Cosmopolitan Jurisprudence – Essays in Memory of H. Patrick Glenn, a collection of essays edited by Professor Helge Dedek in honour of our deceased colleague H. Patrick Glenn, Peter M. Laing, Q.C., Professor of Law.

Yaëll Emerich and Ignacio Cofone named Canada Research Chairs

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:38:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that two of its scholars have been named Canada Research Chairs. Professor Yaëll Emerich has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Transsystemic Property & Sustainable Communities and Professor Ignacio Cofone has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Artificial Intelligence Law & Data Governance.

Essay Contest: Nappert Prize in International Arbitration 2022

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:48:41 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Sophie Nappert (BCL’86, LLB’86), the Nappert Prize in International Arbitration will be awarded for the fifth time in 2022.

The Nappert Competition is open to all students, junior scholars and junior practitioners from around the world. To be eligible for the prize, authors must:

Professor Fabien Gélinas receives Paul-André-Crépeau medal

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:24:37 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Branch (CBA-Quebec), has awarded the Paul-André-Crépeau Medal for 2021 to Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad E.

Call for Student Papers: Inaugural Martine Roy Student Colloquium

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:56:55 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism invites submissions of unpublished papers under the theme "Towards equality and justice for LGBTI people". We encourage a diversity of topics and perspectives.

Lionel Smith awarded higher doctorate from University of Oxford

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:40:14 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that, at a ceremony on 26 November, the University of Oxford awarded Professor Lionel Smith a higher doctorate, the Doctor of Civil Law (DCL).

Higher doctorates are earned awards that recognize excellence in published scholarship. Two independent judges concluded that Professor Smith’s work met the required standards, characterizing it as ”of global reach and importance” and ”of the absolute highest quality.”

Angela Swan receives honorary doctorate from McGill University

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:05:49 +0000

On 26 November, 2021, acclaimed legal scholar Angela Swan was awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, and gave the commencement address at the Faculty of Law’s fall convocation ceremony.

(Legal) Adaptation. – Call for Submissions – GLSA Conference (5-6 May 2022)

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:17:31 +0000

Since its 2019-2020 edition, the Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) Conference has combined cinematography and the law. In 2019-2020, the organizing committee planned a conference inspired by the movie Love Actually and presented various panels discussing the legal implications of trust and intimacy. The 2020-2021 committee then organized a conference entitled “Law and the City”, to homage the famous TV series and movies Sex and the City.

Launch of the McGill Business Law Platform

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:22:04 +0000

The Faculty of Law is happy to announce the launch of its new website: the McGill Business Law Platform. Guided by Professor Peer Zumbansen, inaugural incumbent of the Professorship in Business Law, the site will act as a hub of excellence in national, international, and transnational business law.

The Platform offers McGill students and guest writers the opportunity to explore business law questions through a blog called the Business Law Meter.

Brittany Williams named Manager of Student Affairs Office

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:23:05 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB’19, has taken up the role of manager, Student Affairs Office, effective 1 November 2021.

Williams has served as acting assistant dean (admissions & recruitment) since December 2020, and has worked to broaden the Faculty of Law’s outreach efforts by showing potential applicants the expansive possibilities that come with McGill Law degrees.

Foreign Clerkships at the Supreme Court of Israel 2022-2023 - Call for candidates

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:27:29 +0000

McGill’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for a minimum 3-month clerkship at the Supreme Court of Israel in 2022-2023.

Clerks are assigned to assist one judge with tasks such as drafting legal and administrative documents, preparing case files, and researching legal issues.

Eligibility

General requirements

Current McGill BCL/LLB, LLM or DCL students graduating in June 2022, and recent McGill graduates from Fall 2019 onward may apply for these positions.

International Clerkships Program 2022-2023 - Call for applications

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:43:34 +0000

Deadline: 26 January 2022, 17:00, Montreal time.

McGill’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for:

McGill Law places 17th worldwide in 2022 THE World University Rankings

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:56:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce it has once again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The 2022 ranking by subject placed McGill Law 17th worldwide.

Dean Robert Leckey receives Advocatus Emeritus distinction

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:13:26 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Dean Robert Leckey, Samuel Gale Professor, has received the Barreau du Québec’s Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.) distinction.

Ram Jakhu promoted to Full Professor

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:41:49 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Ram Jakhu will be promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 November 2021.

DCL candidate Ermanno Napolitano receives Harvard fellowship

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:25:30 +0000

Doctoral student and Vanier Scholar Ermanno Napolitano has been awarded a Harvard University Solar Geoengineering Research Program (SGRP) fellowship.

Supervised by Professor Richard Janda, BCL’85, LLB’85, Napolitano’s research seeks to deepen the legal understanding of geoengineering, intended as the deliberate, large-scale manipulation of the Earth’s atmosphere to reduce global warming.

At Harvard, Ermanno Napolitano is advised by Dr Lucas Stanczyk, BCL/LLB’05, who leads a project on “The Ethical and Political Dimensions of Solar Geoengineering”.

Call for Applications - 2022 O’Brien Graduate Fellowships

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:43:10 +0000

We invite prospective graduate students interested in human rights or legal pluralism to apply for an O'Brien Fellowship. This Fellowship Program is an entrance scholarship. Applicants for this scholarship must also simultaneously submit an application for admission to one of our graduate programs by the stipulated deadline. Students who are currently enrolled in the LLM or DCL program at McGill are not eligible.

Call for participation - CHRLP Forum 2021–2022: Solidarity in an interconnected world

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:09:07 +0000

Inspired by the fabled meeting place in ancient Rome, the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) Forum is founded on the principles of inclusive citizenship and deliberative democracy. The Forum aspires to create a space for learning from the past, deliberating about the present, and building a common future together.

The CHRLP Forum aims to bring rich and plural insights on the concept of solidarity through engagement with diverse theories of change and ideas of justice.

Andrea Bjorklund and Fabien Gélinas named Norton Rose Fulbright Scholars

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:42:48 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea Bjorklund, L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration & International Commercial Law, and Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad. E., Sir William C. Macdonald Chair, have been named Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholars in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Saying “take care” to Professor Emeritus William F. Foster (1943-2021)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:25:07 +0000

We were deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of a beloved colleague and friend.

Professor Emeritus William F. Foster passed away on 10 August 2021.

International Academy of Comparative Law welcomes six members from McGill Law

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:34:54 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce six of its members are among the successful candidates in the recent elections of the International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL). Professors Helge Dedek and Geneviève Saumier have been elected as titular members. Professors Allison Christians, Alicia Hinarejos and Marie Manikis, in addition to Me Daniel Boyer, Ad. E., have been elected as associate members.

Professor Adelle Blackett to chair federal Employment Equity Act Review Task Force

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:43:10 +0000

On 14 July 2021, Professor Adelle Blackett, Ad. E., F.R.S.C., BCL'94, LLB'94, was appointed chair of Canada’s new Employment Equity Act Review Task Force by Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi.

Mahmud Jamal nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:46:32 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Honourable Mahmud Jamal, BCL’93, LLB’93, has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Jamal will replace Justice Rosalie Abella, LLD’99, on her retirement on 1 July 2021.

Helge Dedek receives 2021 Durnford Teaching Excellence Award

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:00:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Helge Dedek has received the 2021 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence during the online Law Convocation ceremony on June 11, 2021. Professor Angela Campbell, associate provost (equity & academic Policies), presented him with the award.

Fabien Gélinas receives 2021 David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:54:50 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Fabien Gélinas has received the 2021 David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching, which was presented to him by Professor Andrea Bjorklund, associate dean (graduate studies) during the Faculty of Law's Spring Convocation ceremonies on 11 June 2021.

Two alums named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholars

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:16:59 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that two alumni, Étienne Cossette-Lefebvre, BCL/LLB'14, and Raphaël Grenier-BenoÎt, BCL/LLB'19, are among the fifteen 2021 Leadership Awards Scholars of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The finalists were selected for their demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and commitment, as well as their openness to multiple perspectives, boldness and resilience.

Statements on victims of Kamloops Residential school

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:06:36 +0000

McGill University’s Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) has released a statement regarding the remains of 215 Indigenous children that were found at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.

In addition, the Council of Canadian Law Deans (CCLD), presided by Dean Robert Leckey, has also released a statement on the matter.

Sébastien Jodoin and Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry promoted to the rank of Associate Professor

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:20:47 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Sébastien Jodoin and Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry are promoted to the rank of associate professor, with tenure, effective 1 June 2021.

Kimberly Lee-Louis named Assistant Dean (Inclusion - Black and Indigenous Flourishing)

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:44:31 +0000

The Faculty of Law is thrilled to welcome back Kimberly Lee-Louis, BCL/LLB’13, as the inaugural assistant dean (inclusion - Black and Indigenous flourishing).

Guillaume Laganière and Ghyslain Raza sweep Henri-Capitant prizes

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:23:17 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that two recent alumni from our graduate studies programs have been awarded the Henri-Capitant prizes for 2021.

Continued Academic Renewal at McGill Law

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:48:18 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that it will welcome four new members in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Joshua Nichols will join the Faculty on 1 August 2021 as an assistant professor. Sarah Riley Case will begin a one-year term as a Boulton Junior Fellow on 1 August 2021, before taking up the role of assistant professor effective 1 August 2022. Priya Gupta will begin as an associate professor on 1 August 2021, following a year-long term as a Senior Wainwright Fellow.

Professor Weinstock named Associate Dean (Research), Professor Jukier to continue serving as Associate Dean (Academic)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:13:15 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Daniel Weinstock has been appointed associate dean (Research) for a three-year term starting 1 September 2021. He will replace Professor Allison Christians, H. Heward Stikeman Chair in the Law of Taxation, who is completing a four-year term.

Five incoming McGill Law students selected as McCall MacBain Scholars

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:22:46 +0000

The Faculty of Law is thrilled to announce that five incoming BCL/JD students from across Canada have been selected for McCall MacBain Scholarships.

Winners of the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism 2021

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:59:11 +0000

The Faculty of Law of McGill University and the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020-2021 Baxter Family Competition on Federalism, organized by Professor Johanne Poirier.

For the first time, the Competition was open to authors from the disciplines of law or political science. This edition’s overall theme was Federalism, Identity and Public Policy in Challenging Times.

Professor Lionel Smith reappointed as Sir William C. Macdonald Chair

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:11:13 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Lionel Smith has been reappointed as Sir William C. Macdonald Chair, effective 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2028.

Established in 1895, the Macdonald Chairs are some of the oldest endowed positions at McGill.

Professor Adelle Blackett receives 2020 CCIL Scholarly Book Award

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:26:57 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Everyday Transgressions: Domestic Workers’ Transnational Challenge to International Labor Law, by Professor Adelle Blackett, F.R.S.C., Ad. E., has received the Canadian Council on International Law’s (CCIL) Scholarly Book Award for 2020.

McGill Law places 25th worldwide in 2021 QS World University Rankings

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:43:50 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law ranked as the 25th best law school worldwide in the 2021 World University Rankings by Subject, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

McGill Law has featured in the top 30 institutions of the QS rankings each year since 2015. The ranking is based on an institution’s academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Professors Ramanujam and Mégret named co-directors of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:53:07 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Frédéric Mégret and Professor Nandini Ramanujam will begin a term as co-directors of the Faculty’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) on 1 February 2021. Their term will last until 30 June 2024.

Helge Dedek promoted to Full Professor

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:27:10 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Helge Dedek will be promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 January 2021.

Professor Dedek joined the Faculty of Law in 2006 as a Boulton Junior Fellow. Appointed as assistant professor in 2007, he became an associate professor in 2012. From 2012–2016, he served as the director of the Institute of Comparative Law. He has been the co-editor in chief of the American Journal of Comparative Law since 2014.

Robert Leckey Reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Law

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:32:14 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Samuel Gale Professor Robert Leckey, BCL/LLB’02, has been reappointed as dean. Dean Leckey’s reappointment, approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on 10 December 2020, is effective 1 July 2021 for a term of five years.

Dean Leckey joined the Faculty of Law in 2006, where he teaches and researches in constitutional law, family law, and comparative law. From 2014 to 2016, he served as director of the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law.

Call for papers: Law and the City - Annual Graduate Conference

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:13:29 +0000

The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) of McGill University’s Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the 14th edition of the annual McGill Graduate Law Conference on the theme of Law and the City. The conference will take place on the 6-7 May 2021 at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB’19, joins the Faculty as Acting Assistant Dean (Admissions and Recruitment)

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:48:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to welcome Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB’19, to its administrative team. She joins us for a one-year appointment as Acting Assistant Dean (admissions and recruitment), effective 7 December 2020.

Irwin Cotler named Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:30:22 +0000

We are pleased to share that Professor Emeritus the Hon. Irwin Cotler, OC, OQ, PC, BA’61, BCL’64, LLD’19, has been named Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism by the Prime Minister of Canada. Professor Cotler is the first incumbent of this role aimed at preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors through younger generations, and working to promote and defend pluralism, inclusion, and human rights.

Week of 23-27 November - Exam Clinics for Law Students

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:46:28 +0000

The Student Affairs Office is holding a series of 30-minute Exam Clinics for McGill Law students for a week. Staff will walk you through installing Examplify and doing a mock exam to check that the installation went correctly.

There are seven sessions for first-year students, three for upper-years, and four sessions for graduate students. Students are invited to drop in the sessions for their specific groups. Be sure to have your laptop or computer ready.

Yaëll Emerich Promoted to Full Professor

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:00:34 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Yaëll Emerich has been promoted to the rank of full professor, effective 1 October 2020.

Ignacio Cofone authors policy report for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:00:29 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) of Canada released (on November 12) a report authored by Professor Ignacio Cofone which will inform the OPC’s recommendations for privacy law reform in Canada.

Adelle Blackett to receive Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:19:00 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett will receive the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching (full professor category) during the Fall Convocation ceremony on 5 November 2020.

McGill Law ranked 16th worldwide

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:09:11 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has once again been ranked among the world’s top universities for studying law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The 2021 ranking by subject rated McGill the 16th-best school worldwide for studying law, up from 20th place last year. It marks the fourth consecutive year in the global Top 20 for McGill Law.

Faculty launches Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:56:34 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share its Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, which outlines the Faculty’s specific needs, challenges and opportunities in meeting the objectives of McGill University’s Vision 2020 Sustainability Strategy.

The Plan is the result of a collaboration between the Faculty’s Sustainability Committee and McGill’s Office of Sustainability. It is based on community consultations held during the academic year 2018-2019. It defines and details seven key action points:

Law Peer Tutor Program (2020-2021 Pilot Project)

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:14:36 +0000

The Student Affairs Office (SAO / SAÉ) is announcing the Law Peer Tutor Program, a pilot project for 2020-2021. This program is intended to provide academic support and mentorship to first-year students who are experiencing academic difficulties, or who wish to improve their academic performance.

2021 O’Brien Graduate Fellowships - Call for applications

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:11:53 +0000

The O’Brien Graduate Fellowships were established in 2005 through a very generous gift from David O’Brien, BCL 1965, for newly admitted outstanding Masters or Doctoral students studying in the area of human rights and legal pluralism in the Faculty of Law, McGill University.

McGill’s graduate programs in law are the most extensive in Canada. Courses draw upon the civilian and common law traditions, but also include diverse legal traditions, legal theory, international law, environmental law, health law, human rights law, comparative private and public law, and air and space law.

Invitation to join the CHRLP Forum – A reading group on Power, Mobilization & Change

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:43:44 +0000

See below on how to join this new reading group.

Three professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:16:57 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Adelle Blackett, Dean Robert Leckey, and Professor Stephen Smith have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Professor Blackett and Professor Smith have been elected fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences and Dean Leckey has been elected a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Announcing the winners of the 2020 Nappert Essay Prize in International Arbitration

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:06:17 +0000

The Faculty of Law at McGill University is delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Nappert Prize in International Arbitration. A panel of nine distinguished judges selected the following three papers among over 60 entries.

McGill LLB Holders May Request Replacement JD Diploma

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:28:25 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur has granted approval for McGill to issue a replacement diploma bearing the designation Juris Doctor (JD) for graduates who received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) prior to 1 January 2020. We had last fall announced that, from winter 2020, graduates of the Faculty of Law’s double-degree program would receive a BCL/JD.

Professor Adelle Blackett appointed to USMCA Roster

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:10:33 +0000

The Faculty of Law congratulates Professor Adelle Blackett on her appointment to the USMCA Annex 31-B List of Rapid Response Labor Panelists. Members of the roster have committed to being generally available to serve as panelists for disputes arising under Annex 31-B of the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Changes at the Helms of Three Research Centres

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:33:58 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce changes in the leadership of three research centres. Professor Richard Gold has been appointed director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy (CIPP), effective 1 September 2020. He will take over from Professor Pierre-Emmanuel Moyse, who served in the role since 2011.

Evan Fox-Decent and Sébastien Jodoin named Canada Research Chairs

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:59:16 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that two of its scholars have been named Canada Research Chairs. Professor Evan Fox-Decent has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Cosmopolitan Law and Justice, and Professor Sébastien Jodoin has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Human Rights and the Environment.

Two Doctoral Candidates Awarded Prestigious Vanier Scholarships at the Faculty of Law

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:49:40 +0000

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that the Government of Canada has named DCL candidates Maria Adelaida Ceballos-Bedoya and Ermanno Napolitano as 2020 Vanier Scholars.

Academic Renewal at the Faculty of Law

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:40:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the appointment of three professors and a visiting scholar for the year 2020–2021. Professor Peer Zumbansen will join the Faculty as a full professor and the inaugural incumbent of the Faculty of Law’s Professorship in Business Law, starting 1 January 2021. Dr. Alicia Hinarejos and Professor Darren Rosenblum will join as full professors, effective 1 January 2021 and 1 August 2021 respectively.

Nandini Ramanujam promoted to Full Professor

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:07:30 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Nandini Ramanujam has been promoted to the rank of full professor (professional) at McGill University.

Daniel Weinstock named Pearson Chair in Civil Society & Public Policy

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 20:32:26 +0000

The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Law are delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Weinstock has been appointed to the Katharine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, effective 1 June 2020.

McGill announces Fall 2020 term will be delivered remotely

Mon, 11 May 2020 14:21:59 +0000

McGill University has announced that many of its programs will be delivered remotely in the Fall 2020 term.

The Faculty of Law will continue to deliver one of the best legal educations in the world to its exceptional students. It will offer a wide selection of courses taught by leading scholars, in all its programs, in a remote environment.

The Faculty of Law is taking steps to facilitate the transition to remote teaching and learning. Among other things:

François Crépeau named co-lead of Horizon 2020 research team on Migration

Fri, 01 May 2020 15:27:47 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) have named Professor François Crépeau, O.C., F.R.S.C., Ad.

Four McGill Law professors awarded COVID-19 research grants

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:21:07 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that four members have received research grants related to COVID-19 from McGill University. Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad. E., and Professor Adelle Blackett, Ad. E., have each been awarded a COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant, while Professors Lara Khoury, Ad.

Four McGill Law students and grads to clerk at Supreme Court of Canada next year

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:26:27 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that four McGill Law students and recent graduates have been selected to serve as law clerks to justices of the Supreme Court of Canada in 2021-2022:

Reappointments for Andrea Bjorklund and Frédéric Mégret

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:46:06 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund has been reappointed to the L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law for a seven-year term, beginning 1 July 2020, and that Professor Frédéric Mégret has been reappointed as a William Dawson Scholar for a five-year term, beginning 1 May 2020.

Nahum Gelber Law Library Resources for Instructors

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:29:02 +0000

The Nahum Gelber Law Library is aware that many professors, instructors and sessional lecturers are adjusting course material and preparing to move to remote teaching starting 30 March 2020, and invites you to keep in mind the Law Library’s extensive collection of juridical e-books that could support your teaching.

Most are accessible directly from the catalogue, while others need to be accessed from specific databases.

Dean Robert Leckey wins Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:05:33 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that the jury of the Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media has selected Dean Robert Leckey as the inaugural winner of its Change-Maker Prize. This award, for which one cannot apply, will be awarded exceptionally to an individual who is a role model and whose engagement with the public and the media has effected important social changes.

The Faculty of Law places 28th worldwide in 2020 QS World University Rankings

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:22:32 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law ranked as the 28th best law school worldwide in the 2020 World University Rankings by Subject, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). McGill Law has featured in the top 30 institutions of the QS rankings each year since 2015. The ranking is based on an institution’s academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Daniel Jutras appointed Principal of the Université de Montréal

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:42:28 +0000

It is with equal measures of sadness and pride that the Faculty of Law shares that Professor Daniel Jutras, O.C., Ad. E., is leaving McGill University to take up the role of rector at the Université de Montréal as of June 1, 2020.

Geneviève Saumier and Ignacio Cofone appointed Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholars

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:52:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Geneviève Saumier, Peter M. Laing, Q.C., Professor of Law, and Professor Ignacio Cofone have been appointed Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholars in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law.

Call for Submissions - “Law Actually” : Intimacy and Trust - 13th annual McGill Graduate Law Conference

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:57:48 +0000

This year's conference has been rescheduled and will now be taking place online in September

The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) of McGill University’s Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that its annual Graduate Law Conference will now be held online 24-26 September 2020.

Call for candidates: The Hon. Morris J. Fish Clerkship Award

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:00:57 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism is pleased to announce the addition of a new opportunity to the International Judicial Clerkship Program.

Established in 2019 by the Honourable Morris J. Fish, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Hon. Morris J. Fish Clerkship Award will enable one current McGill BCL/JD student, or recent graduate, each year to partially fund their clerkship at the Supreme Court of Israel. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Call for Student Papers: “Queer Approaches to Law, Justice, and Equality in the New Decade”

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:26:45 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism invites submissions of unpublished papers under the theme “Queer Approaches to Law, Justice, and Equality in the New Decade”. We encourage a diversity of topics and perspectives.

Call for candidates: 2020-2021 Wainwright Fellowships

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:01:40 +0000

Wainwright Fellowships are intended to to promote research in civil law at the Faculty of Law of McGill University. In addition to the classical civil law concepts such as contractual or extra-contractual obligations, the civil law is understood here in a broad sense and includes, in particular, commercial law, the labour law, maritime law, private judicial law, private international law and the law of the sea, comparative law, so long as the civil law is a substantial element of it.

Daniel Jutras appointed to the Order of Canada

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:47:53 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Daniel Jutras, OC, Ad. E., has been appointed an officer of the Order of Canada. Professor Jutras was honoured “for his contributions to the development of pluralist law internationally and for his contributions as a lawyer, professor, and university administrator.”

Ignacio Cofone wins Future of Privacy Forum’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:03:20 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Ignacio Cofone has won the Future of Privacy Forum’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award for his paper Antidiscriminatory Privacy.

Brian Havel receives honorary doctorate from National University of Ireland

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:53:23 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Brian F. Havel has received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from National University of Ireland, University College Dublin.

Professor Havel joined McGill University’s Faculty of Law of McGill University in 2017 as a full professor and director of the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL). His research focuses on issues of public and private governance in the air transport and space industries.

McGill adopts JD designation for common law degree

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:28:16 +0000

Quebec’s Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur has approved McGill’s request to change the name of the common law degree conferred on graduates of the Faculty of Law’s double-degree McGill program from a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) to a Juris Doctor (JD). The BCL/LLB program will thus become the BCL/JD program. Graduates will continue to receive two diplomas; starting at the spring 2020 convocation, those degrees will be a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and a Juris Doctor (JD).

A strong McGill Law presence in Canada’s new federal cabinet

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:31:59 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our alumni who were appointed to the 29th federal cabinet on 20 November 2019.

Attire rental pilot project promotes inclusivity and eco-responsibility in legal recruitment

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:17:07 +0000

McGill Law’s Career Development Office (CDO) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Loue 1 Robe / Loue 1 Tux. Through this partnership, we are launching an innovative pilot project that will allow students to rent professional attire for interviews and networking activities at an affordable price. Quebec-based company Tristan will provide the clothing.

This initiative is in line with several of the CDO's objectives, which includes fostering the inclusion of students from all walks of life as well as assisting with their entry into the profession.

McGill ranked 20th best place to study law worldwide

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:55:34 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has been ranked among the world’s top universities to study law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The 2020 ranking by subject declared McGill the 20th best school to study law worldwide among 190 universities, placing McGill in the worldwide Top 20 for a third consecutive year.

2020 Nappert Prize in International Arbitration

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:37:53 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Sophie Nappert (BCL’86, LLB’86), the Nappert Prize in International Arbitration will again be awarded by McGill University in 2020.

The Nappert Prize Competition is open to all students, junior scholars and junior practitioners from around the world. To be eligible for the prize, authors must:

The Fondation du Barreau’s Concours juridique: three wins for the McGill Law community

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:57:35 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that three members of the McGill Law community have won prizes in the Fondation du Barreau’s annual Concours juridique. Professor Yaëll Emerich has been named the 2019 winner of the Treatise and Monograph category for her book Droit commun des biens : Perspective transsystémique (Éditions Yvon Blais, 2017).

New faces at the Career Development Office

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:51:59 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to welcome two new members to the Career Development Office’s (CDO) team: Staci Angelis, as career advisor, and Melissa Caruana, as administrative coordinator.

Staci Angelis recently completed her Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Over the past year, she worked exclusively with university students to help them navigate various academic and career planning questions. She is excited to embark on this new challenge and to assist law students with their career goals.

Lara Khoury receives Advocatus Emeritus distinction

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:37:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Lara Khoury has received the Barreau du Québec’s Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.) designation. The title is awarded to members of the Quebec Bar who have distinguished themselves through a remarkable career, outstanding contributions to the profession, or constructive community work. Professor Khoury and this year’s other recipients will be celebrated at the Barreau’s annual gala, on Tuesday 19 November.

Larissa Parker wins The Economist’s Open Future Essay Competition

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:30:18 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that second-year BCL/LLB student Larissa Parker has won The Economist’s Open Future Essay Competition.

Announcing the 2019 Law Alumni Award Recipients

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:28:15 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of alumni awards, presented during a reception on September 11. Hillel Rosen, BCL’85, LLB’85, received the James A. Robb Award, while Alexandre Bien-Aimé, BCL/LLB’10, received the Charles D. Gonthier Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

Open call for the CHLRP Blog - "Reclaiming Universal Human Rights in a Plural Global Order: Opportunities and Challenges"

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:39:24 +0000

Open call for posts on the Center for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism's blog

Professor René Provost elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:00:10 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor René Provost, Ad. E., has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Professor Provost is one of nine McGill scholars to be named as RSC Fellows. Their induction will take place on November 22. Established in 1883, the RSC numbers more than 2,400 Fellows, selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities.

Call for applications: 2020 O’Brien Graduate Fellowships

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 20:53:43 +0000

Jeffrey Edwards named to Superior Court of Quebec

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:40:49 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that the Honourable Jeffrey Edwards, BCL’86, LLB’86, was appointed to the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montreal on June 4, 2019. He had been sitting at the Court of Quebec, Civil Division, since January 2014.

Justice Edwards obtained both his BCL and LLB from McGill in 1986 before earning an LLD from Université Laval in 1997. He started teaching the law of sale and product liability at the Faculty in 1998, becoming adjunct professor in 2011.

Good news: Three faculty members elected to the International Academy of Comparative Law

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:28:26 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that three of its faculty members are among the successful candidates in the recent elections of the International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL).

Nicholas Kasirer nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:11:49 +0000

The Faculty of Law is thrilled to announce that former McGill Law professor and dean Nicholas Kasirer, BCL’85, LLB’85, has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Kasirer will replace Justice Clément Gascon, BCL’81, upon his retirement from the bench in September.

Jakub Adamski Appointed Faculty Lecturer in Legal Ethics

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:39:30 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Jakub Adamski, BCL/LLB’02, has been appointed as faculty lecturer, effective June 1, 2019.

A course lecturer at the Faculty since 2012, Adamski has taught a number of large-enrolment courses in business law and securities regulation. As faculty lecturer, he succeeds Cristina Toteda, BCL/LLB’13, at the helm of the first-year Integration Weeks and Integration Workshops, as well as the upper-year Advocacy course. He will also teach other courses, including Legal Ethics and Professionalism.

Health Rights: Individual, Collective, and ‘National’: Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Pre-Conference Session

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:11:47 +0000

The session will take place on 6 November 2019, with conference to follow on 7-8 November 2019

Location: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Extended Submission Deadline: 30 July 2019

Johanne Poirier receives John W. Durnford Teaching Excellence Award

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:05:46 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Johanne Poirier (BCL’91, LLB’91) received the 2019 John W. Durnford Teaching Excellence Award at the Law Convocation ceremony on May 30, 2019. Professor Colleen Sheppard presented her. This award – named in honour of the late emeritus professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL’52) – annually recognizes the exceptional pedagogy of a law professor selected by students via the Law Students’ Association.

Celebrating the accomplishments of Marie Manikis

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:22:29 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share the recent successes of Professor Marie Manikis, including awards highlighting her strong commitment to legal research.

First, the Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Manikis has been promoted to associate professor, with tenure, effective June 1, 2019.

Irwin Cotler to receive honorary doctorate from McGill University

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:57:11 +0000

On May 30, 2019, Emeritus Professor the Honorable Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C., O.Q. (BA’61, BCL’64), will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, and give the commencement address at the Faculty of Law’s convocation ceremony.

Catherine Mathieu awarded prestigious Vanier Scholarship

Tue, 28 May 2019 19:32:19 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that the Government of Canada has named DCL candidate Catherine Mathieu a 2019 Vanier Scholar.

Louise Otis to receive honorary doctorate from Université Laval

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:13:30 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Adjunct Professor Louise Otis will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from Université Laval on June 16, 2019. This award honours individuals who have made a profound and lasting mark on their respective fields of expertise.

Andrea Bjorklund and Rosalie Jukier appointed as associate deans

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:33:11 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund has been appointed associate dean (graduate studies) for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2019, and Professor Rosalie Jukier has been appointed associate dean (academic) for a two-year term, effective September 1, 2019.

Five McGill Law students and recent grads tapped to clerk at Supreme Court of Canada

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:33:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that five have been selected from among McGill Law students and recent graduates to serve as law clerks to justices of the Supreme Court of Canada in 2020-2021:

Announcing the 2019 Baxter Family Competition Winners

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:51:23 +0000

The Faculty of Law and the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018-2019 Baxter Family Competition:

First Prize: Jan Raeimon Nato (BCL/LLB candidate, McGill University, Montreal) – $5,000
“Duties of Federal Loyalty: Lessons to Learn, Conversations to be Had”
Second Prize: Berihun Gebeye (SJD Candidate, Central European University, Budapest) – $3,000
“ Federal Theory and Federalism in Africa”
Third Prize (ex-aequo) – $1000, to be shared:

IASL and IFALPA announce new internship program

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:10:14 +0000

McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) are delighted to announce that they have partnered to offer a pre-professional internship to current students and recent graduates of the IASL.

Professor Mark Walters appointed Dean of Queen’s University Faculty of Law

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:53:06 +0000

It is with mixed feelings of sadness and pride that the Faculty of Law announces that Professor Mark Walters will be leaving McGill University to take up the role of dean at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law on July 1, 2019.

Andrea Bjorklund appointed Vice-President of the American Society of International Law’s Executive Council

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:59:07 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund has been elected a vice-president of the governing Executive Council of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) at the organization’s 113th annual meeting in Washington D.C. on March 27. Upon sharing the news, the ASIL highlighted Professor Bjorklund’s active involvement in the leadership of the ASIL dating back a number of years.

Journalist Deniz Yücel receives Litvack Award from Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:07:31 +0000

On March 25, 2019, the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism of McGill University was pleased to award German-Turkish journalist and producer Deniz Yücel the Robert S. Litvack Award, who accepted it on behalf of all threatened and silenced Turkish voices. The award was presented to Mr. Yücel by Gabriela Siegel and Sylvia Litvack, respectively grand-daughter and widow of Robert Litvack.

Sustainability committee launches community consultation

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:43:07 +0000

The Faculty of Law’s Sustainability Committee is a new entity, created in response to student demand, building on impressive groundwork by members of a student-led committee. The committee fosters sustainability initiatives at the Faculty, and promotes the Faculty’s engagement in sustainability at McGill. We work closely with the McGill Office of Sustainability.

Our objective for our first year in existence is to design and implement a green strategy for the Faculty.

International Internship Awards for BCL/LLB students - Deadline extended

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:55:15 +0000

The McGill International Experience Awards, supported by Joseph Schull (BA'82, MA'85) and Anna Yang (BCL'88, LLB'88), help students gain first hand international experience related to their field of study.

Current BCL/LLB students are invited to apply for the following internship awards by Monday, March 25, 2019, noon (EST). (extended deadline)

J. Mauricio Gaona wins the 2018 Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:16:08 +0000

The Faculty is pleased to announce that doctoral candidate and O’Brien Graduate Fellow J. Mauricio Gaona was awarded the 2018 Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media in the Graduate Students, Research Associates and Post-Doctoral Fellows category.

The Faculty of Law places 22nd worldwide in QS World University Rankings

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:30:03 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law was ranked as the 22^ndbest law school worldwide in the 2019 World University Rankings by Subject, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), slightly up from 23rd place in 2018. Since QS introduced the ranking in 2011, the Faculty of Law has consistently placed in the top 35 institutions globally. The QS ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Payam Akhavan and Frédéric Mégret promoted Full Professors

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:55:13 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Payam Akhavan and Professor Frédéric Mégret have been promoted to the rank of Full Professor, effective 1 March 2019.

Call for papers - Eighth Annual Conference of the Younger Comparativists Committee of the American Society of Comparative Law

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:27:31 +0000

The Younger Comparativists Committee (YCC) of the American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL) is pleased to invite submissions for its Eighth Annual Conference, to be held on May 10-11, 2019, at McGill University Faculty of Law in Montreal, Quebec. The purpose of the conference is to highlight, develop, and promote the scholarship of younger scholars of Comparative Law. Planning for the Conference is undertaken by the YCC Program Committee in consultation with the Annual Program Committee of the ASCL.

Call for papers: BLG Student Research Mini-Conference

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:13:59 +0000

Are you writing a supervised term paper or research essay for class this winter? Or did you write one in the fall or summer terms just past?

Get experience presenting your work and enjoy sharing your ideas with colleagues and professors by participating in the BLG Student Research Conference, hosted by the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law on March 15, 2019, at McGill University’s Faculty of Law.

Adelle Blackett and Armand de Mestral appointed to CETA rosters

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:04:26 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that Professor Adelle Blackett and Professor Emeritus Armand de Mestral have been appointed to Canada’s rosters of experts for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). These rosters will be used to constitute expert panels that will examine various matters arising under CETA.

Professor David Lametti Appointed Federal Justice Minister

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:39:46 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor David Lametti, BCL’89, LLB’89, MP for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, has been appointed Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Call for submissions - McGill Graduate Law Students Association's Annual Conference

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:04:36 +0000

The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) of McGill University’s Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the 12th annual McGill Graduate Law Conference, to be held on 8-9 May 2019, in Montreal, Canada.

Applications open for two international law internship awards

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:52:51 +0000

Current BCL/LLB students are invited to apply for the following internship awards by Monday, March 25, 2019, noon (EST). (extended deadline)

Adelle Blackett Appointed to Court Challenges Program’s Expert Panel

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:35:26 +0000

The Faculty is pleased to share that Professor Adelle Blackett, Ad. E., has been appointed to the Human Rights Expert Panel of the Government of Canada’s renewed Court Challenges Program.

Call for abstracts: “Disability: Dignity and Inclusion”

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:09:45 +0000

The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism invites McGill students and recent McGill graduates to submit abstracts of essays or work in progress for presentation on Friday, March 15, 2019 at a half-day conference to be held as part of the 2018-2019 Disability and Human Rights Initiative.

Deadline: January 21, 2019.

Aaron Mills named Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:05:50 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Aaron Mills has been named the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy, effective as of 1 August 2019.

Andra Syvänen, BCL/LLB’14, to join the Faculty as Assistant Dean (Admissions and Recruitment)

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:44:31 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to welcome Andra Syvänen, BCL/LLB’14, to its administrative team. She will take over the role of Assistant Dean (Admissions and Recruitment), beginning November 19, 2018.

Allison Christians to receive Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Fall Convocation

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:11:03 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Allison Christians will receive the Principal’s Prize in Teaching Excellence during the Fall Convocation on November 26.

Brian Peebles joins McGill Law as Assistant Dean (Strategic Planning)

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:50:02 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to welcome Brian Peebles to its administrative team. He took over the role of Assistant Dean (Strategic Planning) on October 9, 2018.

Before joining McGill, Peebles worked as Legal Counsel for the public sector team of technology multinational Oracle, in Toronto. He has completed a BA in Political Science at McGill and worked for the Institute for Research on Public Policy before completing joint JD and LLL degrees at the University of Ottawa and articling at Norton Rose Fulbright.

New book by Yaëll Emerich receives the Walter Owen award

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:03:12 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Yaëll Emerich’s recently published book Droit commun des biens: perspective transsystémique has received the Walter Owen Book Prize from the Foundation for Legal Research. The book has also earned an honourable mention for the 2018 Canada Prize from the International Academy of Comparative Law.

McGill Law ranked 14th worldwide

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:24:18 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has been ranked among the world’s top universities to study law by theTimes Higher Education (THE). A ranking by subject released on 17 October 2018 declared McGill the 14th best school to study law worldwide, placing McGill in the worldwide top 15 for a second consecutive year.

Meet our new Indigenous Initiatives Student Coordinators

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:09:06 +0000

We are delighted to announce that BCL/LLB candidates Laura Davis and Jared Miller were hired to help support Indigenous initiatives at the Faculty of Law.

Laura and Jared will seek to build partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations, meet with stakeholders to determine the needs of Indigenous students at the Faculty, and further develop the L.E.X. Outreach program to reach more Indigenous youth.

Head Librarian Daniel Boyer to receive Advocatus Emeritus distinction

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:18:55 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Daniel Boyer, Ad. E., Wainwright Librarian and Head of the Nahum Gelber Law Library, will receive the Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.) title from the Barreau du Québec in 2018.

Six alumni of the Faculty will also receive the distinction: Eric Dunberry, Ad. E., BCL’86; Christine Jutras, Ad. E., LLM’16; Claude Marseille, Ad. E., BCL’86, LLB’86; Frédérique Sabourin, Ad. E., LLM’89; Martin F. Sheehan, Ad. E., BCL’90, LLB’90; and Nathalie Vézina, Ad. E., BCL’88, LLB’88.

Announcing the winners of the 2018 Nappert Prize

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:28:00 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 Nappert Prize in International Arbitration. A panel of eight distinguished judges selected the following three papers from among more than 80 entries.

Ronald Niezen appointed 2018-2019 William Lyon Mackenzie King Chair for Canadian Studies at Harvard

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:44:06 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to congratulate Professor Ronald Niezen on his appointment as 2018-2019 William Lyon Mackenzie King Chair of Canadian Studies at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. During his one-year leave from McGill, Professor Niezen will continue his research on the popular communication of human rights claims, while teaching courses in the Department of Anthropology on The Anthropology of Law and on Indigeneity, Rights, and Identity.

Emeritus Professor Blaine Baker (1952-2018)

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:36:10 +0000

The Faculty of Law has learned with deep sadness of the passing of Professor Emeritus G. Blaine Baker.

Call for applications: Postdoctoral Fellow in Health and Law

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:31:01 +0000

The McGill Research Group on Health and Law (RGHL) at McGill University’s Faculty of Law is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a one-year period, with a start date during the 2018–2019 Academic Year.

About the Research Group on Health and Law (www.mcgill.ca/healthlaw)

Vincent Forray takes the directorship of the Crépeau Centre

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:51:46 +0000

The Faculty is pleased to announce that Professor Vincent Forray has been appointed Director of the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law for a two-year term. His mandate will begin on July 1, 2018.

François Crépeau reappointed as Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:45:20 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor François Crépeau, holder of the Hans & Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law, has been reappointed as Director of the Center for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) for a two-year term, effective August 1, 2018.

Mugambi Jouet to join the Faculty as Boulton Fellow in 2018 and Assistant Professor in 2019

Tue, 29 May 2018 18:05:42 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Mugambi Jouet will be joining the Faculty as Boulton Fellow, starting on August 1, 2018, before being appointed Assistant Professor on August 1, 2019.

Kerry Sloan to join the Faculty of Law as Assistant Professor in 2019

Tue, 29 May 2018 17:55:55 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Kerry Sloan will be joining the Faculty as an Assistant Professor, starting August 1, 2019.

Ignacio Cofone appointed Assistant Professor

Fri, 25 May 2018 19:08:50 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Ignacio Cofone will be joining the Faculty as an Assistant Professor, starting August 1, 2018.

Ignacio Cofone's research explores how private law regulates information and what are the social consequences of these regulatory choices. Bringing together information privacy, contract law, and behavioral economics, his work has been published in law journals in Europe, South America, and the United States.

Fabien Gélinas named Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholar in Arbitration & Commercial Law

Thu, 24 May 2018 18:55:19 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Fabien Gélinas, Ad.E., Sir William C. Macdonald Chair, was appointed Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Scholar in Arbitration and Commercial Law for a one-year term. Professor Gélinas was one of the inaugural recipients of this award in 2013. He joins his colleague Professor Kun Fan, who is entering the second year of a three-year appointment.

Call for papers: 2019 Baxter Family Competition on Federalism

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:51:34 +0000

McGill University’s Faculty of Law and the Peter Mackell Chair in Federalism are proud to announce that the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism will be returning for a second edition in early 2019. This prestigious bi-annual competition is made possible through the generous support of Rachel Baxter (BSc’84, BCL’88) and Colin Baxter (BCL’90, LLB’90), who both practice law in Ottawa.

Call for papers. Managing International Economic (Dis)Integration: Challenges and Opportunities

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:51:34 +0000

The American Society of International Law International Economic Law Interest Group, the Canadian Council on International Law, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, together with McGill University's Faculty of Law, are pleased to announce the Joint North American Conference on International Economic Law incorporating the 2018 ASIL IEcLIG Biennial, to be held at McGill University's Faculty of Law on Se

In memoriam: Professor Dr. Michael Milde (1931-2018)

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:51:34 +0000

The Faculty of Law and the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) learned with deep sadness of the passing of IASL Director Emeritus Professor Dr. Michael Milde, at age 87.

Prior to his academic career at McGill University, Professor Milde served in senior legal posts at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for 25 years (1966-1991). There he oversaw the negotiation of a number of international conventions and protocols on aviation safety and security, the significance of which resonates to this day.

Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré to receive honorary Doctor of Laws from McGill

Thu, 17 May 2018 18:51:34 +0000

On May 31, the Honourable Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, and give the commencement address at the Faculty of Law’s convocation ceremony.

Westmoreland-Traoré is the first African Canadian appointed judge in the history of Quebec. She also holds the distinction of being the first African Canadian law dean after her 1996 appointment at the Faculty of Law, University of Windsor. In 2012, she retired from the Court of Québec and sat as a supernumerary judge until 2017.

The Faculty of Law places 23rd worldwide, up two from 2017 in QS World University Rankings