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Making an Impact: The Introduction of IRCAs in Quebec

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:10:53 +0000

Join us for an in‑depth conversation on the introduction of IRCAs in Quebec. Taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Maxwell Cohen Moot Court (Room 100), �鶹��ý��վ Faculty of Law, this Sympo

The Right to Hug

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:16:05 +0000

This event examines how carceral bureaucracies and corporate telecommunications interests have turned family contact into a profit-driven system, drawing on Michigan’s groundbreaking “Right to Hug” litigation to challenge the erosion of in-person

Adelle Blackett honoured for her distinguished contributions to labour law

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:56:21 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been named the 2025 Bora Laskin Award recipient. The award was presented on December 9 at a ceremony held in Toronto.

Call for Applications - International Clerkships Program 2026-2027

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:07:13 +0000

Deadline: January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

�鶹��ý��վ’s Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) is currently accepting applications for:

a 12-month clerkship at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA);
a 10-month fellowship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The clerkships are due to start in September 2026.

Angela Campbell appointed �鶹��ý��վ’s next Provost

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:52:54 +0000

The Faculty of Law congratulates Professor Angela Campbell on her appointment as Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) of �鶹��ý��վ! Her new role will be effective February 1, 2026.

Martine Roy Student Colloquium

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:25:54 +0000

Join us for the Martine Roy Student Colloquium. This event is sponsored by the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism.

Michelle Douglas Lecture

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:28:03 +0000

The �鶹��ý��վ Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP) invites you to the 2026 Michelle Douglas Lecture featuring guest speaker Bennett Jensen and moderator Professor Daniel Weinstock.

Executive Director Dr. Stefan-Michael Wedenig appointed Assistant Professor (Professional)

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:04:45 +0000

The �鶹��ý��վ Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the appointment of IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig as Assistant Professor (Professional) at the Faculty of Law, �鶹��ý��վ.
Prof. Wedenig holds a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from �鶹��ý��վ, as well as a Magister Iuris (Mag.iur.) from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL).

René Provost Wins Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:09:01 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor René Provost, FRSC, Ad E, has been awarded the Léon-Gérin Québec Prize.

F.R. Scott Lecture with François Crépeau

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:32:38 +0000

The Friends of the �鶹��ý��վ Libraries are delighted to present their annual hybrid

Looking to Europe Post-Dobbs? Gendered Backsliding and the Search for Reproductive Justice

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:59:25 +0000

The US Supreme Court’s Dobbs judgment sparked global debate on reproductive rights, raising questions across Europe about the protection of abortion access.

Aaron Mills wins President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:13:16 +0000

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Professor Aaron Mills has received the �鶹��ý��վ President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the Assistant Professor category. He received the award at the Fall Convocation Ceremony on October 14, 2025.

The Search for Missing Persons – The Humanitarian Imperative in Transitional Justice

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:01:34 +0000

This talk examines the establishment of Colombia’s first state institution dedicated to directing and coordinating the search for missing persons in the context of the armed conflict.

The Changing Legal Dimensions of Israel-Gaza

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:58:16 +0000

Panel discussion on the international law surrounding Israel-Gaza War with �鶹��ý��վ law professors Frédéric Mégret, Noah Weisbord, René Provost, and Alana Klein.

Judges Too Wise For Their Own Good: Is Anyone Still Protecting Civil Liberties in France?

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:53:12 +0000