The back to school issue, featuring the first Dean's Welcome Back BBQ, opening the Jackman Law Building to students; the annual Clubs Fair; and more profiles of our remarkable incoming students. Not to mention alumni in the GC PowerList, international opportunities for young alumni, and more.


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News & Events SEPTEMBER 2016
Students in front of fireplace at Dean's Welcome Back BBQ
Cake with image of Jackman Building on it
Dean's Welcome Back BBQ officially opens the Jackman Law Building for students

Hundreds of law students, faculty and staff packed the foyer of the Jackman Law Building (JLB) in one of the best turnouts ever for the annual Dean's Welcome Back BBQ, in its inaugural year in the well-appointed and spacious Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Atrium.
 
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First Clubs Fair at the Jackman Law Building
Pursuing legal passions: First Clubs Fair at the Jackman Law Building

On September 13, students from across all years at the Faculty of Law checked out the remarkable variety of extracurricular activities in this year’s Clubs Fair. With well over two dozen clubs represented, there were ample opportunities for students to find ways to participate.
 
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Nexus magazine cover
New issue of Nexus: Doors Open

The latest issue of Nexus is out! On the cover: "Doors Open," featuring the remarkable elements of the Jackman Law Building. Stories include a look at the debate surrounding the assisted dying issue, alumni profiles on Mark Falbo and Maureen Sabia, Class Notes and much more.
 
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Four incoming students
Meet more incoming students

Incoming law students, both first years and transfers from other law schools, are settling in on campus and discovering the new Jackman Law Building. We’d like to introduce some of them to you: meet volunteers helping newcomers, a dancer, and an Olympic cyclist.
 
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Eight Faculty of Law alumni named to "GC PowerList: Canada"

Eight Faculty of Law alumni have been named to the "GC PowerList: Canada" for 2016, published by The Legal 500 and highlighting the work of in-house counsel.
 
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Applications open for IHRP International Legal Fellowships for recent alumni

The IHRP is pleased to announce the next round of fellowships in its post-graduate legal fellowship program, International Fellowships for Canadian Lawyers, generously undertaken with the financial support of the federal government through Global Affairs Canada. In partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the IHRP will provide training and funding for 12 post-graduate fellowships for recent alumni and graduate students of the Faculty of Law. Fellows will be deployed to UNHCR regional, country or field offices to support the work of the UN Refugee Agency.
 
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Jackman Law Building
Come visit the Jackman Law Building: public tours slated to start this November

All alumni are invited to take part in one of our small group tours of the state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building. After an introduction by Dean Ed Iacobucci, enjoy a guided tour along with fellow classmates and alumni. Detailed information on dates and times will be sent out soon. Registration is required. Don’t miss it!
Events
IHRP Update and Alumni Mixer

Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Torys LLP, 79 Wellington St. W.

Sheila Block, Hanna Gros and Maia Rotman will discuss the International Human Rights Program’s ongoing research and advocacy in the area of immigration law. Join us for some excellent discussion, food and drinks.
 
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Reunion

Date: Thursday, October 20 to Saturday, October 22, 2016

Classes ending in ‘1’ or ‘6’ return to the law school on October 20, 21, and 22, 2016. Enjoy a wonderful opportunity to catch up with classmates and share memories about your time at the law school.
 
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The Program on Ethics in Law and Business
Are Shareholder Rights Relevant in Today's Capital Markets?

Date: Friday, October 28, 2016
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Rosalie Silberman Abella Moot Court Room, Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen's Park

The Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights (FAIR Canada), the Program on Ethics in Law and Business at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance are pleased to co-host a conference examining shareholder rights in Canada.
 
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Fifth Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium

Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Rosalie Silberman Abella Moot Court Room, Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen's Park

The Centre for Innovation Law and Policy invites you to its annual Patent Colloquium. The keynote speaker will be Johanne Bélisle, Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and Chief Executive Officer of CIPO.
 
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