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Robert Leckey Reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Samuel Gale Professor Robert Leckey, BCL/LLB’02, has been reappointed as dean. Dean Leckey’s reappointment, approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on 10 December 2020, is effective 1 July 2021 for a term of five years.

Dean Leckey joined the Faculty of Law in 2006, where he teaches and researches in constitutional law, family law, and comparative law. From 2014 to 2016, he served as director of the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law.

Classified as: Fortier Chair, MacKell Chair
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Published on: 11 Dec 2020

Week of 23-27 November - Exam Clinics for Law Students

The Student Affairs Office is holding a series of 30-minute Exam Clinics for McGill Law students for a week. Staff will walk you through installing Examplify and doing a mock exam to check that the installation went correctly.

There are seven sessions for first-year students, three for upper-years, and four sessions for graduate students. Students are invited to drop in the sessions for their specific groups. Be sure to have your laptop or computer ready.

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Published on: 16 Nov 2020

McGill Law ranked 16th worldwide

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has once again been ranked among the world’s top universities for studying law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The 2021 ranking by subject rated McGill the 16th-best school worldwide for studying law, up from 20th place last year. It marks the fourth consecutive year in the global Top 20 for McGill Law.

Classified as: Fortier Chair, MacKell Chair, Stikeman Chair, LLDRL
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Published on: 28 Oct 2020

Two Doctoral Candidates Awarded Prestigious Vanier Scholarships at the Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that the Government of Canada has named DCL candidates Maria Adelaida Ceballos-Bedoya and Ermanno Napolitano as 2020 Vanier Scholars.

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Published on: 23 Jun 2020

McGill announces Fall 2020 term will be delivered remotely

McGill University has announced that many of its programs will be delivered remotely in the Fall 2020 term.

The Faculty of Law will continue to deliver one of the best legal educations in the world to its exceptional students. It will offer a wide selection of courses taught by leading scholars, in all its programs, in a remote environment.

The Faculty of Law is taking steps to facilitate the transition to remote teaching and learning. Among other things:

Classified as: LLDRL, MacKell Chair, Fortier Chair, Stikeman Chair, BCL/JD Admissions
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Published on: 11 May 2020

Call for Submissions - “Law Actually” : Intimacy and Trust - 13th annual McGill Graduate Law Conference

This year's conference has been rescheduled and will now be taking place online in September

The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) of McGill University’s Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that its annual Graduate Law Conference will now be held online 24-26 September 2020.

Classified as: Fortier Chair, Stikeman Chair, MacKell Chair
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Published on: 29 Jan 2020

Brian Havel receives honorary doctorate from National University of Ireland

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Brian F. Havel has received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from National University of Ireland, University College Dublin.

Professor Havel joined McGill University’s Faculty of Law of McGill University in 2017 as a full professor and director of the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL). His research focuses on issues of public and private governance in the air transport and space industries.

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Published on: 3 Dec 2019

McGill ranked 20th best place to study law worldwide

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has been ranked among the world’s top universities to study law by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The 2020 ranking by subject declared McGill the 20th best school to study law worldwide among 190 universities, placing McGill in the worldwide Top 20 for a third consecutive year.

Classified as: Fortier Chair, Stikeman Chair, MacKell Chair
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Published on: 12 Nov 2019

Andrea Bjorklund and Rosalie Jukier appointed as associate deans

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrea K. Bjorklund has been appointed associate dean (graduate studies) for a three-year term, effective July 1, 2019, and Professor Rosalie Jukier has been appointed associate dean (academic) for a two-year term, effective September 1, 2019.

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Published on: 25 Apr 2019

IASL and IFALPA announce new internship program

McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) are delighted to announce that they have partnered to offer a pre-professional internship to current students and recent graduates of the IASL.

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Published on: 28 Mar 2019

McGill Law ranked 14th worldwide

The Faculty of Law is pleased to share that it has been ranked among the world’s top universities to study law by theTimes Higher Education (THE). A ranking by subject released on 17 October 2018 declared McGill the 14th best school to study law worldwide, placing McGill in the worldwide top 15 for a second consecutive year.

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Published on: 17 Oct 2018

In memoriam: Professor Dr. Michael Milde (1931-2018)

The Faculty of Law and the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) learned with deep sadness of the passing of IASL Director Emeritus Professor Dr. Michael Milde, at age 87. 

Prior to his academic career at McGill University, Professor Milde served in senior legal posts at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for 25 years (1966-1991). There he oversaw the negotiation of a number of international conventions and protocols on aviation safety and security, the significance of which resonates to this day.

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Published on: 9 May 2018

BCL/LLB students: are you interested in participating in the IASL’s Speed Moot? [survey]

Are you interested in participating in the IASL’s Speed Moot?

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Published on: 31 Jan 2018

Brian F. Havel takes the helm at the IASL

The Faculty of Law and the Institute of Air & Space Law (IASL) are pleased to announce that, following his appointment in December 2016, Professor Brian F. Havel has joined the Faculty and officially taken over as the 13th Director of the IASL as of August 1st.

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Published on: 13 Sep 2017

Tanveer Ahmad appointed Executive Director of the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law

The Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) is pleased to announce that Md. Tanveer Ahmad has been named Executive Director of the Centre for Research in Air and Space Law (CRASL).

Classified as: Research
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Published on: 27 Mar 2017

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