CBC Manitoba: The importance of the Geneva Conventions 75 years on

August 17, 2024 —

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. What’s their significance in today’s global political climate? We spoke with Nathan Derejko, Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice and Assistant Professor of Law at the Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.

To listen to the full interview, please visit CBC Manitoba Weekend Show.

Geneva Conventions, Mauro Chair in Human RIghts and Social Justice

Learning from professionals

On December 4 and 5, 2024, law students from the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre and the Criminal Law Group participated in the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba [CDLAM] annual conference. As a professional association representing the interests of Manitoba criminal defence lawyers, CDLAM brings together lawyers, law students and other justice system participants to reflect on the last year in criminal law, explore emerging issues, and call attention to the unique professional challenges of criminal defence lawyering.

Faculty of Law podcast studio first on Fort Garry Campus

The odd little table covered with monitors, bending arms and cables in the northwest corner of Robson Hall's MLT Aikins Classroom (room 206) is - a podcast studio. The only one of its kind thus far on the Fort Garry Campus, it is intended to be used by the Faculty of Law for a variety of innovative and dynamic teaching and learning situations. Added by MLT Aikins LLP as a continuation of upgrades the western Canadian law firm has sponsored in room 206 at Robson Hall, the studio was completed late fall, 2024.