Faculty of Law News Archive
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Dr. Torrie publishes first book, “exploding” conventional wisdom
June 5, 2020 —
Who knew a book about historical bankruptcy law could be so exciting and controversial? Hot off the University of Toronto Press, Reinventing Bankruptcy Law: A History of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act by Robson Hall's Assistant Professor Dr. Virginia Torrie, is essential reading for the Canadian insolvency community as well as those interested in Canadian institutions, legal history, and the dynamics of change.
June 5, 2020 —
Who knew a book about historical bankruptcy law could be so exciting and controversial? Hot off the University of Toronto Press, Reinventing Bankruptcy Law: A History of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act by Robson Hall's Assistant Professor Dr. Virginia Torrie, is essential reading for the Canadian insolvency community as well as those interested in Canadian institutions, legal history, and the dynamics of change.
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Mammoth case law project complete
May 29, 2020 —
With extreme patience, diligence, organization and co-ordination, two Robson Hall law students have completed a "mammoth" case law annotation project that will benefit both Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers, and members of the judiciary.
May 29, 2020 —
With extreme patience, diligence, organization and co-ordination, two Robson Hall law students have completed a "mammoth" case law annotation project that will benefit both Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers, and members of the judiciary.
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It’s okay to not be okay
May 15, 2020 —
Collectively, we are all experiencing an unprecedented traumatic event
May 15, 2020 —
Collectively, we are all experiencing an unprecedented traumatic event
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Enduring throughout adversity
May 13, 2020 —
In 1914, the same year the world went to war, the Manitoba Law School was established by forward-thinking, concerned advocates in H.A. Robson and E.K. Williams who made the education of future lawyers their top priority. Since then, the Faculty of Law has continued to build on this rich tradition. In the face of adverse events like today's pandemic, this faculty community has always found a way to carry on.
May 13, 2020 —
In 1914, the same year the world went to war, the Manitoba Law School was established by forward-thinking, concerned advocates in H.A. Robson and E.K. Williams who made the education of future lawyers their top priority. Since then, the Faculty of Law has continued to build on this rich tradition. In the face of adverse events like today's pandemic, this faculty community has always found a way to carry on.
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Getting through Law School exams during a pandemic
May 13, 2020 —
Having provided a high standard of legal education for the past 106 years throughout two world wars, the Great Depression, several epidemics including the 1918 Spanish Flu and the early 20th century’s deadly and debilitating poliovirus, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law was not easily deterred in its mission when faced with the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic this spring.
May 13, 2020 —
Having provided a high standard of legal education for the past 106 years throughout two world wars, the Great Depression, several epidemics including the 1918 Spanish Flu and the early 20th century’s deadly and debilitating poliovirus, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law was not easily deterred in its mission when faced with the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic this spring.
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An Evening for Law Students to Remember: An Evening with Women Judges
March 18, 2020 —
On March 9th, 2020, Robson Hall welcomed four Manitoba judges for “An Evening with Women Judges.” Female law students in their second and third years attended dinner with the esteemed panel and had the opportunity to speak with each of the judges about their unique career paths and experiences.
March 18, 2020 —
On March 9th, 2020, Robson Hall welcomed four Manitoba judges for “An Evening with Women Judges.” Female law students in their second and third years attended dinner with the esteemed panel and had the opportunity to speak with each of the judges about their unique career paths and experiences.
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Always a true friend: A colleague remembers Art Braid, C.M., Q.C.
March 10, 2020 —
The following notes are from A Eulogy for Art Braid given by Dr. Bryan Schwartz, St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg, March 6, 2020.
March 10, 2020 —
The following notes are from A Eulogy for Art Braid given by Dr. Bryan Schwartz, St. John’s Cathedral in Winnipeg, March 6, 2020.
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Faculty of Law mourns late professor and Dean, Art Braid, C.M., Q.C.
March 6, 2020 —
It was with great sadness, that the Dean’s Office at Robson Hall, Faculty of Law learned last week of the passing of E. Arthur Braid CM, QC, LL.B. (Manitoba)1960, LL.M. (London)1967. He was a law professor at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law from 1964-2000, served as Dean of Law from 1994-1999, and was a Senior Scholar up until the time of his passing on February 27, 2020.
March 6, 2020 —
It was with great sadness, that the Dean’s Office at Robson Hall, Faculty of Law learned last week of the passing of E. Arthur Braid CM, QC, LL.B. (Manitoba)1960, LL.M. (London)1967. He was a law professor at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law from 1964-2000, served as Dean of Law from 1994-1999, and was a Senior Scholar up until the time of his passing on February 27, 2020.
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Master of Human Rights student puts education into practice
March 6, 2020 —
Since the University of Manitoba’s Master of Human Rights program welcomed its first students in September, 2019, those scholars have been busy navigating uncharted waters towards obtaining educations that will prepare them for unique careers where they can make a difference. Jessie MacInnis is one of these remarkable students in the inaugural class of 19 scholars who hail from Winnipeg to the United States to Nigeria.
March 6, 2020 —
Since the University of Manitoba’s Master of Human Rights program welcomed its first students in September, 2019, those scholars have been busy navigating uncharted waters towards obtaining educations that will prepare them for unique careers where they can make a difference. Jessie MacInnis is one of these remarkable students in the inaugural class of 19 scholars who hail from Winnipeg to the United States to Nigeria.
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Robson Hall welcomes Kawaskimhon Moot to birthplace of Louis Riel
February 28, 2020 —
Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba is pleased to host the 26th Kawaskimhon National Moot, March 6-7, 2020. Manitoba’s law school will be welcoming law students from across Canada to participate in this consensus-based, non-adversarial moot that incorporates Indigenous legal traditions alongside federal, provincial and international law.
February 28, 2020 —
Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba is pleased to host the 26th Kawaskimhon National Moot, March 6-7, 2020. Manitoba’s law school will be welcoming law students from across Canada to participate in this consensus-based, non-adversarial moot that incorporates Indigenous legal traditions alongside federal, provincial and international law.