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�󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Law ranked among world’s best law faculties by QS

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:03:42 +0000

The Faculty of Law was again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Law 41st worldwide.

Since QS introduced the ranking in 2011, the Faculty of Law has consistently placed in the top 50 institutions globally. The QS ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.

Call for Proposals: 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:48:01 +0000

The �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Faculty of Law is delighted to welcome the American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL) for its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Montreal, Canada, from Thursday, October 16 to Saturday, October 18, 2025. The meeting is hosted by the Wainwright Chair in Civil, Comparative and Transnational Law, in collaboration with the �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law.

Proposals for papers to be presented at the Annual Meeting are invited from scholars in all regions and at all stages of their careers, regardless of ASCL membership.

Paul-André Crépeau Center for Private and Comparative Law | 50th Anniversary Celebration

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:05:54 +0000

The Paul-André Crépeau Center for Private and Comparative Law is pleased to announce its 50th anniversary celebration, which will be held on May 2, 2025, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 100 Maxwell Cohen Moot Court!

Equilibrium | Parenting and Family

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:02:03 +0000

One of the biggest challenges Law Students are facing is to find a balance between their academic and personal lives during their studies.

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

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:54:29 +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).

Three �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ Law professors receive prestigious research chairs

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:01:13 +0000

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

What is Justice in Transitional Justice? Exploring Answers through the Colombian Case

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:45:35 +0000

Sponsored by the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP)

Book launch – The Reasonable Person: A Legal Biography

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:27:52 +0000

The Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law warmly invite you to attend the book launch of Valentin Jeutner’s new book, The Reasonable Person: A Legal Biography (Cambridge University Press, 2024).

Distinguished colleague retires, to be named professor emeritus

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:57:59 +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.

Book Launch. Law and Film: Critical Reflections on a Field in Motion

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:29:58 +0000

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Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

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

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As of Monday April 7, �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ 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 �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ (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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Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨

admin — 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.

Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:05:33 +0000

$13.8 million in federal funding for �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Fall 2024

admin — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:58:39 +0000

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As of Monday, December 1, �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ 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 �󷢲�Ʊƽ̨ (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 December 2 to 20 examination period.

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Career Development Office - Toronto Career Day

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:54:53 +0000

Event includes a panel discussion with employers from both public and private practise areas in Toronto, Coffee Chats with induvial employers, and a Closing Reception to network.