Law News Archive
Research and International
Exploring the ethics and future of generative AI
January 15, 2024 —
Experts in generative AI technology will share their insights at the UM Knowledge Exchange presentation Next Steps with Generative AI.
Faculty of Law
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M establishes joint business, law degree program
November 9, 2023 —
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M establishes joint business, law degree
Faculty of Law
Wpg Free Press: Tributes pour in for ‘defence lawyer’s defence lawyer’
February 24, 2022 —
Winnipeg criminal court legend Greg Brodsky dies at 81
Members of UM community promoted, added to Order of Canada
January 7, 2022 —
The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community
New scholarship fund to honour UM Law alumnus Darius Maharaj Hunter
August 30, 2021 —
Legacy of community-builder will help new students
Aug. 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 4, 2021 —
In recognition of this important day, it is fitting to discuss the implementation of the UN Declaration in Canada. Why is it important, and how does it help address the challenges we currently face in Canada?
Faculty of Law
Law student receives 2021 Emerging Leader Award
July 23, 2021 —
While preparing to register for her final year of law school, Taylor Antonchuk learned that she was among the 64 University of Manitoba students chosen to receive 2021 Emerging Leader Awards. These annual awards are how UM recognizes outstanding contributions students make to enhance the institution and its community.
Faculty of Law
Familiar faces form new team at Faculty of Law Dean’s Office
June 29, 2021 —
The newly appointed Dean of Law, Dr. Richard Jochelson, welcomes to the “Dean Team” at the Faculty of Law, Associate Dean, Dr. Virginia Torrie. Dr. Donn Short continues as Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies until June 30, 2024. Dr. Torrie’s term begins July 1, 2021 lasting until June 30, 2026.
Faculty of Law
Manitoba Law Journal Volume 43 now complete in five issues
June 18, 2021 —
All five issues of Volume 43 of the Manitoba Law Journal are complete and available to read on its website and other online sources including CanLII, HeinOnline, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Amazon (for purchase in both print and ebook), and the University of Alberta Open Access.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law alumna turns class assignment into TV script
June 9, 2021 —
University of Manitoba Faculty of Law alumna Anjali Sandhu [JD/2020] was known at Robson Hall for maintaining a busy schedule both on stage and in the classroom throughout her law school career. Now an associate lawyer at MLT Aikins’ Winnipeg office called to the bar this spring, she was selected to pitch a screenplay - originally written as a law school assignment - to the Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices initiative at the Banff World Media Festival happening (virtually this year) June 14 – July 16, 2021.