Faculty of Law News Archive

October 1, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law expanded its externship opportunities this year to include a first-ever for-credit Northern Externship. Third-year law student, Brandon Leverick was the ideal candidate for the job, and recently returned from Thompson where he spent the summer flying around northern Manitoba to help provide legal services to remote communities.

September 27, 2024 — 
Bunn hopes the run continues to grow and provide healing, education and reflection for communities outside her own.

September 27, 2024 — 
The road to Reconciliation is continuous and truth is imperative on the journey. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM professors and allies dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and culture.

September 25, 2024 — 
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation

September 20, 2024 — 
Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous people

September 19, 2024 — 
Winnipeg police officer with history of misconduct allegations accused of wrongful arrests

September 18, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law has published its annual Alumni Magazine in time for Homecoming 2024. Covering news of interest to Law Alumni, the magazine includes news about alumni achievements, developments in the law school’s JD and graduate programs, and recognition of the community that helps fuel the Faculty in its mission to educate the next generation of legal professionals.

September 13, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law is pleased to share the news that the Province of Manitoba has presented the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association with a grant from the Orange Shirt Day Fund to help with hosting a special event to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event will take place on Friday, September 27 at noon in the Robson Hall Common Room.

September 13, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law has published its inaugural Experiential Learning Report this summer to showcase the remarkable growth of clinical offerings at Manitoba’s law school over the past two years. This growth aligns directly with the Faculty’s Strategic Plan and furthers access to justice objectives.

September 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Graduate studies is proud to announce it is hosting the 2nd annual Three Minute Postdoctoral Speaking Competition (3MP) on September 20, 2024.