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Sébastien Jodoin and Helge Dedek to serve as Associate Dean (Academic)

webfull — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:20:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Sébastien Jodoin will serve as Associate Dean (Academic) until 1 June 2025. Professor Helge Dedek will then succeed him, beginning his previously announced term as Associate Dean (Academic).

Published: 10 April 2025

Three 91�� Law professors receive prestigious research chairs

webfull — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:09:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Richard Gold, Professor Alicia Hinarejos, and Professor Omar Farahat have received prestigious 91�� appointments in recognition of their research excellence.

Published: 9 April 2025

Distinguished colleague retires, to be named professor emeritus

webfull — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:02:51 +0000

With sincere gratitude, the Faculty of Law is bidding farewell to Professor François Crépeau, OC, OQ, FRSC, Ad E, who will retire from his role as full professor on 31 July 2025. He will then be named Professor Emeritus, remaining an esteemed member of our community.

Published: 7 April 2025

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

webfull — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

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As of Monday April 7, 91�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of 91�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

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Published: 27 March 2025

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91��

webfull — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

Published: 17 March 2025

Renewed Canada Research Chairs for two Faculty members

webfull — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:59:17 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Sébastien Jodoin and Professor Aaron Mills were reappointed as Canada Research Chairs for a new five-year term.

Published: 17 March 2025

New leadership appointment for Tina Piper

webfull — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:04:25 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Acting Dean Tina Piper has been named Interim Dean for the Faculty of Law. Her appointment was announced by Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi on 28 February 2025.

Published: 28 February 2025

Call for Applications - 2025 Summer Academy

webfull — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:25:27 +0000

91�� SGI Transformative Business Law Summer Academy

04 – 9/10 May 2025, Montréal

91�� Faculty of Law | 91�� Desautels Faculty of Management

Call for Applications

Published: 7 February 2025

Tina Piper appointed Acting Dean

webfull — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:33:44 +0000

We are pleased to announce that Associate Dean (Academic) Tina Piper has been appointed Acting Dean for the Faculty of Law, following the appointment of Justice Robert Leckey to the Superior Court of Quebec. Her appointment, effective immediately, was announced by Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi on 28 January 2025.

Published: 30 January 2025

Dean Robert Leckey appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec

webfull — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:57:31 +0000

With mixed feelings, the Faculty of Law extends its sincerest congratulations to the Hon. Robert Leckey on his appointment to the Superior Court of Quebec, District of Montreal. His appointment, effective immediately, was announced by the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on 27 January 2025. Justice Leckey replaces Justice Christian Immer, BCL’91, LLB’91, who has been elevated to the Court of Appeal of Quebec.

Published: 27 January 2025

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