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鈥檚 exceptional pedagogy.
成人VR视频 Law ranked among the global top 30 law schools by QS
The Faculty of Law was again ranked among the world鈥檚 top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed 成人VR视频 Law 30th worldwide.
Tina Piper appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Tina Piper as Dean of the Faculty of Law at 成人VR视频. Her five-year term will begin on April 1, 2026.
Professor Piper has been serving as Interim Dean of Law since winter 2025. In this important transitional role, she has led 成人VR视频 Law with warmth, intellectual rigour, and a focus on cultivating both academic excellence and a strong sense of community.
Call for applications 鈥� Junior Boulton Fellow (2026-2027 Academic Year)
The 成人VR视频 Faculty of Law invites applications for the Junior Boulton Fellowship (2026-2027 academic year).
Boulton fellowshipsThe Boulton Fund was established in 1983 under the terms of a bequest of the late A. Maxwell Boulton, QC (1909-1981), BA 1930, BCL 1933.
成人VR视频 Law ranked among the world鈥檚 top law schools by the Times Higher Education
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce it was again ranked as one of the world鈥檚 top universities at which to study law. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed 成人VR视频 33rd worldwide.鈥��
Since the law ranking was introduced in 2017, 成人VR视频 has consistently featured in the global top 35. This year, 425 law schools around the world were ranked. 鈥�
Peer Zumbansen appointed inaugural holder of the Elizabeth Carmichael Monk Chair in Business Law
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
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
Deadline: January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
成人VR视频鈥檚 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 成人VR视频鈥檚 next Provost
The Faculty of Law congratulates Professor Angela Campbell on her appointment as Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) of 成人VR视频! Her new role will be effective February 1, 2026.
Ren茅 Provost Wins Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Ren茅 Provost, FRSC, Ad E, has been awarded the L茅on-G茅rin Qu茅bec Prize.
Aaron Mills wins President鈥檚 Prize for Excellence in Teaching
The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Professor Aaron Mills has received the 成人VR视频 President鈥檚 Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the Assistant Professor category. He received the award at the Fall Convocation Ceremony on October 14, 2025.
Vrinda Narain Promoted to Full Professor
The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Vrinda Narain has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor.
Professor Wendy Adams to retire
With sincere gratitude for her years of service, the Faculty of Law announces the retirement of Professor Wendy Adams, who has been a valued member of our academic community since 2003. Her retirement will be effective on November 10, 2025.
In Memoriam: Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL鈥�57
The Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL鈥�57, a distinguished alumnus and cherished friend of our community.
Brittany Williams honoured for her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB鈥�19, received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSP). The award was presented to her at the 2025 NALSP Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
