Students

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

RGHL Seminar Series: “Anesthetized Bodies as Teaching Tools: Consent and Controversy"

jessica.ling2@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:57:45 +0000

Join us for the third �鶹��ý��վ Research Group on Health and Law (RGHL) seminar of the year.

�鶹��ý��վ Law ranked among the world’s top law schools by the Times Higher Education

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:28:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was again ranked as one of the world’s top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed �鶹��ý��վ 33rd worldwide.  

Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, �鶹��ý��վ has consistently featured in the global top 35. This year, 425 law schools around the world were ranked.  

Peer Zumbansen appointed inaugural holder of the Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:14:42 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Peer Zumbansen has been appointed the inaugural holder of the Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law for a five-year term, beginning January 1, 2026.

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.

Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #5 - Market Research and Analysis of Competition

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:37:44 +0000

This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to analyze the competition, and the resources available at �鶹��ý��վ to perform market research.

Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #6 - Customer Discovery

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:38:33 +0000

This workshop will provide an overview on the customer discovery process and then delve deeper into how to conduct customer interviews and how to iterate on your business model canvas.

Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #2 - Design Thinking Methodology

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:32:40 +0000

The learning objective of this workshop is to understand the fundamentals of the Design Thinking Methodology and how it promotes innovation.

Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #3 - Introduction to Industry Analysis

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:34:32 +0000

This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning.

Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #4 - Foundations of IP and Patent Searching

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:36:01 +0000

This workshop will demystify and explain the various form of intellectual property (IP), namely, patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets.

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.