A buck peeks out from pine trees behind Robson Hall along Dysart Road. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is in the background

A buck peeks out from behind a pine tree alongside Robson Hall. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation visible in background.

Faculty of Law Year in Review 2025

Hands-on learning, Access to Justice, and Reconciliation marked this busy year at Robson Hall

December 19, 2025 —

The year 2025 grinds over to 2026 without letting up its frenetic pace at Robson Hall. Trying not to peek ahead at the many learning opportunities awaiting our return in the new year, we take a moment to look back at what the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law did this past 12 months.

One priority was to continue to expand experiential learning opportunities for law students. Another was to continue to foster Truth and Reconciliation in every aspect of our curriculum and activities. Improving classroom technology and renewing spaces in the 56-year-old Robson Hall are making students more welcome and allowing them to accomplish more in useful and practical clinical and study areas.

We also took time to celebrate those members of the legal community in Manitoba and beyond who generously give their time, trouble and effort year round to support legal education and join us in teaching the next generation of legal professionals. It takes a village and the Robson Hall family is ever grateful for their contributions.

Collected here are just a few of the stories capturing the Faculty of Law’s journey over the past 12 months.

January

Learning from teaching: Dr. Opeyemi Bello joins Faculty of Law

Master of Human Rights Symposium 2025 highlights critical areas of need for advocacy

Moot Report 2025: Team Manitoba wins 18th Annual Julius Alexander Isaac Moot

February

Honouring Advocacy: UM Faculty of Law’s Moot Courtroom named for legacy of Harry Walsh O.C., Q.C.

Breaking Bread Together event brings law students together at first multi-faith gathering

Moot Report 2025: Manitoba takes second place in MacIntyre Cup, represents Manitoba at Sopinka Cup

March

From one legendary Canadian advocate to another: The impact of Harry Walsh’s legacy was recognized this year in his namesake Moot Courtroom with a lecture by Marie Henein

Faculty of Law to host Community Presentation of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy