Faculty of Law News Archive
Faculty of Law News
L. Kerry Vickar Business and Arts Clinics summer student team ready to help
June 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts have expanded capacity this summer, hiring a record number of seven law students.
June 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts have expanded capacity this summer, hiring a record number of seven law students.
Faculty of Law News
2024 Gold Medalist in Law seeks meaningful change
June 10, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba's 2024 Gold Medalist in Law, Keelin Griffin was drawn to the legal profession in order to do work that was “interesting, complex and challenging,” that would also allow her to work with and for people in order to make meaningful change.
June 10, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba's 2024 Gold Medalist in Law, Keelin Griffin was drawn to the legal profession in order to do work that was “interesting, complex and challenging,” that would also allow her to work with and for people in order to make meaningful change.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
Faculty of Law News
Global Winnipeg: ‘Very easy’: Winnipeg man warns of scam after his car was used as collateral
May 28, 2024 —
‘Very easy’: Winnipeg man warns of scam after his car was used as collateral
May 28, 2024 —
‘Very easy’: Winnipeg man warns of scam after his car was used as collateral
Faculty of Law News
Law student honours teachers’ passion, knowledge, and sincerity
May 27, 2024 —
This year’s STRR reception was held on May 2 with Seth Lozinski (they/them) selected as the Faculty of Law’s Outstanding Student. In turn, Lozinski chose their high school French teacher Ingrid Moehlmann and Assistant Professor Brandon Trask from the Faculty of Law as teachers who had the biggest impact on their education.
May 27, 2024 —
This year’s STRR reception was held on May 2 with Seth Lozinski (they/them) selected as the Faculty of Law’s Outstanding Student. In turn, Lozinski chose their high school French teacher Ingrid Moehlmann and Assistant Professor Brandon Trask from the Faculty of Law as teachers who had the biggest impact on their education.
Faculty of Law News
Justice in the Age of Agnosis examines sources of oppression and the role of ignorance
May 23, 2024 —
A new book edited by the UM Faculty of Law's dean, Dr. Richard Jochelson, with University of Regina Department of Justice colleague Dr. James Gacek, examines sources of oppression and the role of ignorance and where it might stem from. The book titled Justice in the Age of Agnosis: Socio-Legal Explorations of Denial, Deception, and Doubt, was published by Springer as part of the Palgrave Socio-Legal Studies book series, and includes chapters written by five other legal scholars affiliated with the Robson Hall-based law faculty.
May 23, 2024 —
A new book edited by the UM Faculty of Law's dean, Dr. Richard Jochelson, with University of Regina Department of Justice colleague Dr. James Gacek, examines sources of oppression and the role of ignorance and where it might stem from. The book titled Justice in the Age of Agnosis: Socio-Legal Explorations of Denial, Deception, and Doubt, was published by Springer as part of the Palgrave Socio-Legal Studies book series, and includes chapters written by five other legal scholars affiliated with the Robson Hall-based law faculty.
Faculty of Law News
Vancouver Sun: How B.C. is using ‘unexplained wealth orders’ to pierce the secrets of suspected money launderers
May 21, 2024 —
How B.C. is using 'unexplained wealth orders' to pierce the secrets of suspected money launderers
May 21, 2024 —
How B.C. is using 'unexplained wealth orders' to pierce the secrets of suspected money launderers
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: High-stakes justice balancing act
May 17, 2024 —
High-stakes justice balancing act
May 17, 2024 —
High-stakes justice balancing act
Faculty of Law News
Inuit Legal Clinic Summit at Robson Hall
May 16, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law and Perrie Law, with funding from the Manitoba Law Foundation, hosted a gathering of stakeholders on May 1 - 2 attending an Inuit Legal Clinic Summit. The purpose of the summit was to listen to community experiences with cross-jurisdictional legal issues and to determine the viability of an Inuit Legal Clinic in Winnipeg.
May 16, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law and Perrie Law, with funding from the Manitoba Law Foundation, hosted a gathering of stakeholders on May 1 - 2 attending an Inuit Legal Clinic Summit. The purpose of the summit was to listen to community experiences with cross-jurisdictional legal issues and to determine the viability of an Inuit Legal Clinic in Winnipeg.