Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia
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- The 26th Interdisciplinary Legal Studies Graduate Conference will take place at the University of British Columbia from May 7-8, 2026. Graduate students from all disciplines are invited to submit an abstract on the theme "Is law the answer?" by March 2, 2026. graduateconference2026.allard.ubc.ca
- Family law is complicated and legal change can be slow, but Allard Law scholars and alumni are making progress and solving the puzzles of assisted reproduction. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Allard Law lecturer Brian Bird argues that while judges may need to engage in moral reasoning in some Charter cases, they should be taking the Charter as they find it, and not as they wish it to be. macdonaldlaurier.ca/judges-are-g...
- February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Black history and excellence should be celebrated every day, but this month offers a dedicated opportunity to reflect, recognize and elevate Black achievements and history. Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/3SGImTD
- The Indigenous Community Legal Clinic is hiring a full-time Lecturer and Co-Director who will provide educational, strategic and organizational leadership in a unique legal and academic setting. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
- Adjunct Professor James Hickling commented on the possibility of Native American tribal groups seeking title claims in Canada. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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- For the growing number of Canadians who go to court without a lawyer, understanding the rules of evidence can be challenging. A new open-access educational guide by Allard Law professor Nikos Harris aims to help readers understand how courts apply these rules. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Allard Law Professor Joel Bakan says Hootsuite's decision to provide social media monitoring services to ICE signals a shift in how much the company values social responsibility. @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
- In a new research brief by Professor Efrat Arbel and PhD student Marjorie Rugunda, they show Canada’s Safe Third Country Agreement limits who can seek asylum in Canada. Read Overlooking Lived Experiences: Access to Asylum & Canada’s Safe Third Country Agreement. migration.ubc.ca/publications...
- Lecturer Moira Aikenhead commented on the long term effects of the harm done to victims, even if an offender is jailed. www.pentictonherald.ca/news/nationa...
- Allard Law has been ranked 3rd in Canada among the top law schools and 43rd globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. www.timeshighereducation.com/world-univer...
- Join us in-person or virtually on Feb 2nd & 3rd for The Future of Human Rights: International Conference on Race and Access to Justice in Canada. Plenary lecture by Chief Justice of British Columbia, the Honourable Leonard Marchand. #A2JWeekBC allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
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- Short-Term Fixes, Long-Term Consequences: Rethinking Canada’s Immigration Strategy - join UBC President & industry and academic experts (including Allard Law Profs Dr. Catherine Dauvergne & Dr. Robert Russo) for an engaging debate on January 26 at the UBC Robson Square. events.ubc.ca/ubc-debates/
- We’re excited to watch Allard Law student Brendan Liaw compete in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions! Brendan is already a three-time Jeopardy champion. Tune in on January 20 at 7:30 PM PST. magazine.alumni.ubc.ca/2026/communi...
- Professor Cristie Ford commented that addressing fraud requires even broader co-ordination, including internationally and with the private sector. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
- UBC researchers are exploring how AI is shaping law and justice. New courses and initiatives at the Allard School of Law aim to guide ethical AI use, detect deepfakes, and ensure the legal system keeps pace with technology. ⤵️ news.ubc.ca/2026/01/ai-i...
- A UBC professorship held by Dr. Ireh Iyioha has been named in honour of Justice Selwyn Romilly. Dr. Iyioha is an expert on human rights, jurisprudence, and health law and policy. 1/3 allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Join Professor Natasha Bakht (@uottawa.ca) for our 2026 Marlee Kline Lecture next Wednesday January 14 for a lecture on Systemic Islamophobia, Law 21 and the Threat of Section 33. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
- Join us January 22, 2026 for a film screening and panel discussion of Pride Vs. Prejudice, the Delwin Vriend Story. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
- Professor Isabel Grant commented on a court case involving a husband's 'death plan' for his wife with dementia and the oversight of speaking about potential criminality as simply a violation of MAID law and not as potential murder. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
- UBC Innocence Project Director Tamara Levy, K.C. commented on the delays of the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission and the importance of a careful and diligent hiring process. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
- On Nov. 7-8, Allard Law hosted the twelfth North American Workshop on Private Law Theory, a workshop that invites legal scholars to present and discuss works-in-progress. This year’s papers focused on issues in tort law, contracts and equity. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/blo...
- As Allard Law Prof. Patricia Barkaskas wraps up her term as the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, she was celebrated at a special ceremony earlier this month for her leadership, scholarship & contributions to legal education. 1/3 allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Registration is now open for our Executive Learning Program in Mining Law and Sustainability. The next cohort starts January 26, 2026! BC residents may qualify for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant covering the cost of tuition. allard.ubc.ca/programs/pro...
- On Jan. 6, join Allard Law's @profbenperrin.bsky.social and other leading experts for a discussion on the legal, ethical, technological and human rights implications of real-time biometric surveillance in policing. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
- Professor Margot Young commented that funding for the Yukon Human Rights Commission should be funded directly by the legislature's budget to give them as much independence as possible. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- Associate Director Craig Jones discussed how the first provincewide inventory of public land can be used to find suitable land for affordable housing and why it's an important tool for not only policymakers, but the public. www.vancouverisawesome.com/real-estate/...
- Professor Joel Bakan commented on Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution and how the notwithstanding clause does not apply to that section of the Constitution. vancouversun.com/news/up-to-1...
- Professor Debra Parkes commented on mandatory minimum punishments and the Liberals' response. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
- The recording of Professor Dzah's CNLH talk is now available on the website: cnlh.ubc.ca/cnlh-present...
- On Jan 22, join us for a free screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: the Delwin Vriend Story, followed by a panel discussion. This award-winning documentary traces the development of human rights protections for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Canada. Register now: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
- 🎨 CMS invites artists to submit for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Explore how migrants navigate physical, social, political, and identity borders, revealing journeys of exclusion, hope, pain, and resilience. Prizes: 🥇$1,250 🥈$250 Learn more: migration.ubc.ca/news/interna...
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- Professor Adam Hofri-Winogradow took a look at what your legal options are when holiday-related disputes get out of hand, and why you probably shouldn’t resort to suing, even if you can. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
- Professor Adam Hofri-Winogradow answers all the holiday questions you were afraid to ask in this light hearted Q&A.
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- UBC's HART team (@ubchart.bsky.social), based at Allard Law, is developing the first province-wide inventory of public land. Set to launch in summer 2026, the BC Public Lands Map will help governments and developers spot underused sites that could support new housing. news.ubc.ca/2025/12/ubc-...
- Indigenous Allard grads are working with Elders and communities to decolonize Canadian legal structures and revitalize Indigenous legal traditions. We spoke with Allard alumni Judith Sayers, Kory Wilson, Jacob Caouette and Jessica Buffalo about their work. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Professor Benjamin Perrin commented on the need for rigorous safeguards when using facial-recognition technology. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- Professor Margot Young breaks down what constitutional challenges mean and when they are used. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
- Op-ed: Allard Law alumni Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, K.C. and Elizabeth Bulbrook say there are now legislative mechanisms for Canada and B.C. to circumvent consultation, consent and the implementation of Aboriginal title and rights. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
- Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) commented on Bombardier's past challenges that centred around debt, bailouts and its governance structure. financialpost.com/news/economy...
- Congratulations to Allard Law Professor David Duff on receiving the Jim Taylor, QC Faculty Scholar Award! The award honours faculty members who consistently go above and beyond in their service to the law school. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...
- Professor Debra Parkes commented on the lack of accountability with “structured intervention units”. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
- Watch on-demand UBC’s newest University Killam Professors. Law Professor Isabel Grant discusses her research on violence against women, disability & medical assistance in dying and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on sexual assault law. magazine.alumni.ubc.ca/2025/webcast...
