Trina McFadyen News Archive
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Spring Reception honours exceptional contributions of practicing bar and bench
May 20, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law was pleased to host its annual community-building Spring Reception on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, where five new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with two recipients of the Faculty’s annual Alumni awards. In a jam-packed evening that honoured practicing professional instructors, moot competition coaches, mentors, externship supervisors and volunteers, the Faculty also presented its inaugural Externship Supervisor Award. The Manitoba Law Foundation announced a $4.5 million grant it has made to the Faculty to create transformative bursaries to ensure a diverse future practicing bar. Guests were also invited to tour the student areas of Robson Hall to see the many recent changes including a giant mural created by Indigenous artist and second-year law student, Jessie Canard.
Faculty of Law
Court Clerks from Manitoba Wanted
August 28, 2023 —
Obtaining clerkships after graduation has been rare for UM Law students recently, but the Federal Courts and Career Development staff at Robson Hall hope more Manitoba students will take note of the invaluable opportunity and apply.
Faculty of Law
Legal Super Heroes
July 14, 2023 —
Pro Bono Students Canada is a national pro bono organization with Chapters at 22 law schools across the country, including the University of Manitoba. The PBSC’s mission is to provide free legal support to people and communities facing barriers to justice. Volunteers at the University of Manitoba chapter have gained valuable legal experience in clinical settings, on research projects, and as legal interns throughout the Academic Year. By exposing law students to the value of Pro Bono service, PBSC aims to encourage the next generation of lawyers to make pro bono service an everyday part of their practice.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law recognizes contributions of Alumni, Instructors, Professors and Staff at annual reception
April 11, 2023 —
The Faculty of Law was honoured to recognize the hard work, diligence and achievements of its community members at an annual reception held Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Many distinguished members of Manitoba’s legal community, including judges, law firm partners, practicing professional instructors, professors and staff of the province’s keystone legal organizations were in attendance, many of whom are also alumni.
Faculty of Law
Every month is Career Month!
November 17, 2021 —
November may be officially designated as national career month, but staff and students at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law work hard year-round to ensure graduating students have career options lined up as they near their respective finish lines.