Call for applications: Moot Coaches
The Faculty of Law at McGill is welcoming applications from legal professionals to coach our teams of students for the following competitive moots:
Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law presents 2nd Annual Conference of the CTN-LB
We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Conference of the Canadian-Transnational Network on Law & Business (CTN-LB), taking place on Friday, 25th September 2026 at Osgoode Professional Development, York University, Toronto.
Richard Gold elected to prestigious Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Richard Gold has been elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. This prestigious fellowship brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to make a positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians. The CAHS Fellowship is considered one of the highest honours for members of the Canadian health sciences community.
2027 Edition of the Baxter Family Competition on Federalism Postponed
The Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism announces an exceptional shift in the biennial cycle of the Baxter Family Competition. As a result, the next Baxter Symposium will not take place in 2027. Details regarding future editions of the competition will follow shortly.
Jeffrey Kennedy and Jennifer Raso promoted to associate professor with tenure
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Jeff Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Raso were promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Their promotions were effective June 1, 2026 and June 1, 2025, respectively.
Marie Manikis and Noah Weisbord promoted to full professors
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Marie Manikis and Professor Noah Weisbord have been promoted to the rank of full professor, effective June 1.
Michelle Cumyn wins 2026 Durnford Teaching Excellence Award
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Michelle Cumyn has received the 2026 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence.
Named in honour of the late professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL'52), and conferred by students, this annual award recognizes a law professor’s exceptional pedagogy.