Fr茅d茅ric M茅gret Named William Dawson Scholar
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Fr茅d茅ric M茅gret has been named a William Dawson Scholar at 成人VR视频.
成人VR视频鈥檚 William Dawson Scholar program recognizes scholars poised to become leaders in their fields and are awarded for a five-year term.
As Dean Daniel Jutras said when he shared the news, 鈥渢his honour underscores the depth and the quality of Fr茅d茅ric M茅gret鈥檚 exceptional scientific work.鈥�
Call for applications: 2015-2016 Arsenault postdoctoral fellowships at the IASL
The Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) of the Faculty of Law at 成人VR视频 intends to appoint one or two Postdoctoral Research Fellow(s) during the 2015-2016 academic year.Updated deadline to apply: 16 March 2015.
Margaret Somerville among invited speakers at inaugural BEINGS global summit
The Faculty was delighted to learn that Professor Margaret Somerville has been invited as a thought leader at the inaugural BEINGS Biotech and the Ethical Imagination Global Summit, which will take place May 17-19, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. Other luminaries such as Margaret Atwood, Arthur Caplan, Steven A. Pinker and Michael J.
Call For Papers: 鈥淚nside and Out: Probing the Boundaries of Law鈥�
鈥淚nside and Out: Probing the Boundaries of Law鈥� - May 29-30, 2015 - Montreal, CanadaThe graduate students of 成人VR视频鈥檚 Faculty of Law are pleased to announce their annual graduate law conference. We invite fellow graduate students to submit abstracts for presentation at the conference and to join us in the exchange and development of new ideas, concepts and approaches to law.
De Mestral named Senior Fellow at CIGI
On December 10, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), located in Waterloo, Ontario, announced the appointment of Professor Emeritus Armand de Mestral as Senior Fellow with the think-tank鈥檚 International Law Research Program, effective immediately.
It's the Season: 48 Hours of Giving!
It鈥檚 the season for giving!We often celebrate the holidays by giving back to the people and organizations that matter to us. Please help us celebrate 48 Hours of Giving at 成人VR视频鈥檚 Faculty of Law by supporting the Faculty鈥檚 Development Fund鈥攖he only flexible funding available to the Dean in order to meet the greatest needs of the Faculty.
Call for Papers: 3rd Manfred Lachs International Conference on NewSpace Commercialization and the Law
3rd Manfred Lachs International Conference on NewSpace Commercialization and the LawOrganized by the Institute of Air and Space Law, Faculty of Law, 成人VR视频, Montreal, Canada.
Venue:聽 Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization
When: 16 and 17 March 2015
Call for papers
Genevi猫ve Saumier promoted to Full Professor
It is with great pleasure that the Faculty of Law announces that Genevi猫ve Saumier was promoted to the rank of Full Professor on December 1st. When he shared the good news, Dean Daniel Jutras underscored how, "for nearly twenty years, Genevi猫ve Saumier has outstandingly contributed to the intellectual and collegial life of both the Faculty and the University.
Cristina Birks and Ma鈥檔 H. Zawati named YBAM Lawyers of the Year
The Young Bar Association of Montreal (YBAM) unveiled the seven "YBAM Lawyers of 2014" at its 8th Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Gala, which was held last Friday.
The Faculty of Law was delighted to learn that among them are Cristina Birks (BCL / LLB'07) of Borden Ladner Gervais, in the Civil and Commercial Litigation category, and Ma'n H. Zawati, a DCL candidate at 成人VR视频, in the Alternative Career category.
Fabien G茅linas to head Canadian Arbitration Committee
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, acting as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Canada branch, announced a new leadership for its Arbitration Committee at a meeting held in Montreal on November 8, 2014. 聽
Professor Richard Gold leads expert team on ground-breaking gene patent case
Law professor Richard Gold is leading a group of internationally recognized experts on gene patenting and its impact on the delivery of medical care, in connection with legal action launched by the Children鈥檚 Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
Johanne Poirier first incumbent of the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Johanne Poirier has been named the inaugural holder of the Peter MacKell Chair in Federalism. Professor Poirier will join the Faculty of Law on August 1, 2015.
Andrea Bjorklund named first ICSID Scholar in Residence
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) announced this fall that Professor Andrea Bjorklund has been named its first Scholar in Residence.
Saying goodbye to Professor H. Patrick Glenn (1940-2014)
Above all, I remember his laughter and the mischievous twinkle in his eye. He would say something uniquely insightful, and immediately cover it up with a chuckle. Only later would one realize the depth of his learning, as layers upon layers of wisdom emerged from a casual conversation in the hallway.
Professor Somerville receives inaugural Jean Echlin Award
On September 11, during the International Palliative Care conference in Montreal, Professor Margaret Somerville received the 2014 Jean Echlin Award for Ethics in Palliative Care, sponsored by the deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research.
