Faculty of Law News Archive

July 18, 2025 — 
During one of the Faculty of Law’s busiest winter terms on record, one of the most exciting, and prestigious events held in Robson Hall’s largest lecture theatre, the Harry Walsh O.C., Q.C. Moot Courtroom, was the Harry Walsh Lecture, held March 3, 2025, featuring renowned Canadian lawyer Marie Henein.

July 17, 2025 — 
On May 23rd and 26th, 2025, the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Law Foundation co-hosted the second annual Access to Justice (A2J) Forum. The theme this year, “National Vision, Manitoba Momentum,” was centred around the strides Manitoba is making to walk in step with A2J initiatives across Canada.

July 17, 2025 — 
Brazilian medical doctor Priscila Werton Alves was one of six Master of Human Rights students to graduate in June, 2025. She completed the Practicum stream with a placement at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and was the first physician in the program. Her intention in taking the degree was to learn how to become a Human Rights advocate after witnessing the loss of democratic rights in Brazil during the pandemic.

July 7, 2025 — 
The decision for the Federal Court of Canada (Immigration and Citizenship) hearing held February 18, 2025 at Robson Hall is now available to the public on the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) website.

June 27, 2025 — 
Despite promises of improving school safety and transparency, child protection experts say Manitoba’s new teacher registry conceals more than it reveals

June 25, 2025 — 
On June 16th 2025, law students from the Faculty of Law’s Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts presented to the Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts’ (MOSMA) class of 2025 about a few different areas of the legal world they may encounter over their careers. The in-person session was led by Donald Plant (2L) and Lee Margolis (2L).

June 24, 2025 — 
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Amar Khoday and Ms. Allison Fenske, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Khoday is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence and Fenske was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence. The winners were announced at the June 7th Faculty of Law graduation dinner.

June 23, 2025 — 
This time of year following convocation and the conclusion of the academic term offers an opportunity to look back and examine what steps the Faculty of Law has taken along the path towards Truth and Reconciliation.

June 23, 2025 — 
Case provides show time for unexplained wealth order

June 23, 2025 — 
Professor Karen Busby has been named the recipient of the 2025 Richard J. Scott Award, presented annually by the Manitoba Bar Association.