Faculty of Law News Archive
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Law Professor’s Focus Leads to Merit Award
October 10, 2017 —
News of having won a 2016 Merit award for a combination of teaching, service and research, scholarly work and other creative activities came to Dr. Shauna Labman as a complete surprise this October. As a teacher, her goal is to engage her students as much as possible to ensure they learn in a concrete, experiential and thoughtful way.
October 10, 2017 —
News of having won a 2016 Merit award for a combination of teaching, service and research, scholarly work and other creative activities came to Dr. Shauna Labman as a complete surprise this October. As a teacher, her goal is to engage her students as much as possible to ensure they learn in a concrete, experiential and thoughtful way.
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Alumni News Briefs for October, 2017
October 5, 2017 —
E.K. Williams Law Library Supervisor Gail Mackisey retired at the end of September, 2017.
October 5, 2017 —
E.K. Williams Law Library Supervisor Gail Mackisey retired at the end of September, 2017.
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Celebrating Student Achievement
October 5, 2017 —
Every year the Faculty of Law celebrates student achievement with a formal gathering and reception held at Robson Hall. In keeping with this tradition, Drs. James and Sandra Pitblado visit Robson Hall to present Pitblado scholarships in person to the Dean's Honour Roll students, consisting of the top 10% of students.
October 5, 2017 —
Every year the Faculty of Law celebrates student achievement with a formal gathering and reception held at Robson Hall. In keeping with this tradition, Drs. James and Sandra Pitblado visit Robson Hall to present Pitblado scholarships in person to the Dean's Honour Roll students, consisting of the top 10% of students.
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Muriel St. John Research Award for Women’s Legal Issues
September 14, 2017 —
Each year since her retirement in 2011, Muriel St. John has provided $500 to be awarded to a J.D. student at the University of Manitoba to encourage research into legal issues pertaining to women, social justice and societal rights. Criteria for the award are found on the Robson Hall website.
September 14, 2017 —
Each year since her retirement in 2011, Muriel St. John has provided $500 to be awarded to a J.D. student at the University of Manitoba to encourage research into legal issues pertaining to women, social justice and societal rights. Criteria for the award are found on the Robson Hall website.
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Manitoba Law Journal Volume 39 Captures Oral Histories and The Great Transition in Canadian Legal Education
September 14, 2017 —
Robson Hall's law journal program is starting the 2017 – 2018 academic year with exciting news for alumni and the legal community at large.
September 14, 2017 —
Robson Hall's law journal program is starting the 2017 – 2018 academic year with exciting news for alumni and the legal community at large.
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Orientation Week: Robson Hall Welcomes Law Class of 2020 with Focus on Integrity, Professionalism, and Awareness of Indigenous Legal Traditions
September 14, 2017 —
Robson Hall's Orientation Week included a Welcome address from the Chief Justice of Manitoba, a Blanket Ceremony and talk from Loretta Ross, the Treaty Commissioner of Manitoba, to raise awareness of Indigenous legal traditions, and a visit to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
September 14, 2017 —
Robson Hall's Orientation Week included a Welcome address from the Chief Justice of Manitoba, a Blanket Ceremony and talk from Loretta Ross, the Treaty Commissioner of Manitoba, to raise awareness of Indigenous legal traditions, and a visit to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
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Faculty of Law seeks your perspectives on “Reflections at 150: Canada’s Contribution to Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice”
August 30, 2017 —
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to submit their views on Canada’s contribution in 150 words or less. Contributions will form part of a digital archives and select submissions may be published to mark this significant year. Please provide your full name, title, organization and contact information and submit your 150-word perspective to: lawdean@umanitoba.ca. Submission deadline: December 31, 2017.
August 30, 2017 —
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to submit their views on Canada’s contribution in 150 words or less. Contributions will form part of a digital archives and select submissions may be published to mark this significant year. Please provide your full name, title, organization and contact information and submit your 150-word perspective to: lawdean@umanitoba.ca. Submission deadline: December 31, 2017.
New research chairs available to international scholars
July 25, 2017 —
Federal government has launched new program. Deadline to apply to U of M is August 4, 2017
July 25, 2017 —
Federal government has launched new program. Deadline to apply to U of M is August 4, 2017
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Workshop: Comparing Commercial Law on the Farm and on the Reserve
July 13, 2017 —
The Workshop brought together a group of scholars to explore connecting areas of interest around commercial law in Indigenous and agricultural communities, federalism, and legal history
July 13, 2017 —
The Workshop brought together a group of scholars to explore connecting areas of interest around commercial law in Indigenous and agricultural communities, federalism, and legal history
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Robson Hall Associate Professor Richard Jochelson has co-authored a new book titled Criminal Law and Precrime
June 27, 2017 —
Criminal Law and Precrime: Legal Studies in Canadian Punishment and Surveillance in Anticipation of Criminal Guilt is available for pre-order!
June 27, 2017 —
Criminal Law and Precrime: Legal Studies in Canadian Punishment and Surveillance in Anticipation of Criminal Guilt is available for pre-order!