Dal Events

Research Hour: Democracy and Platform Governance – An Epilogue

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas, Schulich School of Law's James S. Palmer Chair in Public Policy and Law.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Law Hour: Fighting 'Ag Gag' Laws...and Winning

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Law Hour and the Student Animal Law Association of ��tv (SALAD) are pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Mitchell, Animal Justice's director of Legal Advocacy, and Jodi Lazare, Schulich Law professor and associate dean (academic), for their talk "Fighting 'Ag Gag' Laws...and Winning" about Animal Justice's successful 2024 constitutional challenge of Ontario's 'Ag Gag' law, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act.

Follow ��tv Law Hour on Instagram to stay up to date on future Law Hour events.

��tv Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: Safe Harbours of Health, Wealth and Desirable Possibilities – Navigating Nova Scotia’s Eugenic History

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:10:00 GMT

This session will be led by Assistant Professor Leslie Digdon, Department of History and Division of Engineering at Saint Mary’s University.

PhD Dissertation Defence of Mohamad Alikhani

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Thesis Title: Offshore Wind Energy in Canada – Charting an Ecologically Sustainable Future from International Law and Policy Coordinates and State Practices.

Last Day to Drop Winter Classes Without a "W" and Multi-Term Classes With a "W"

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Please visit ��tv's academic calendar for more information.

Information Session with the BC Prosecution Service (Virtual)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

The Career Development Office invites Schulich Law students to a virtual information session with members of the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS), where they will be discussing the upcoming 2026-2027 Articling Student Competition opening in February 2025.

Panel members include:

David Grabavac ('94): David graduated with a BSc in physics and math from the University of Victoria in 1988, an LLB from the University of Alberta in 1993, and an LLM from ��tv in 1994. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1996 and has been a member of BCPS since 2000. David has prosecuted files ranging from traffic tickets to first degree murder in both Northern British Columbia and the Southern Interior and he is currently the most senior Crown Counsel in the Water Street Kelowna Crown Counsel office.

Trevor Sicotte: Trevor graduated with a BA in political science from the University of Victoria in 2014, and with a JD from the University of Manitoba in 2020. Trevor articled and practiced with a defence firm in Manitoba until 2022 when he moved to British Columbia and began working with BCPS.

Megan Rahme ('23): Before attending law school Megan graduated with a BSc in biology from McMaster University, where she served as a founding member of its mock trial competition, in addition to an active participant in provincial mock trials. She graduated from the Schulich School of Law in 2023 with her JD and a specialization in criminal justice. During her time at Dal she worked with the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Dartmouth Crown Counsel Office.

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Law Students' Society (LSS) is excited to announce the launch of the Suit Up Shop, the law school's first pop-up second-hand professional clothing sale and fundraiser.

From February 5-7, law students are invited to browse and shop for new and gently-used formal business attire, including suits, dress pants, suit jackets, dress shoes, dress shirts, belts, ties, and skirts.

��tv Graduate and Professional Program Fair

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Schulich Law students are invited to explore the full spectrum of ��tv’s graduate programs at its inaugural Graduate and Professional Program Fair.

At this dynamic, drop-in event, students will have the opportunity to:

Explore professional, course-based, and thesis-based master’s programs
Engage with faculty, staff, and current students
Receive valuable insights on funding, admissions, and career opportunities
Attend quick presentations on academic and professional services

Research Hour: Mitacs Funding Opportunities – An Overview and Q&A

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This session will be led by Ava Vila-Leahey, one of ��tv's Mitacs advisors.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Pharmaceuticals & the Law Panel

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

The ��tv Health Law Students' Association (DHLSA) and the Schulich Law & Tech Society (LATS) for a panel on pharmaceuticals and the law.

Learn more about a legal career in pharmaceuticals, some of the key challenges practitioners currently face, and how legal experts expect public policy to continue innovating, from legal professionals who have worked in academia, government, and patent litigation.

The panel will be moderated by Professor Matthew Herder, director of the ��tv Health Justice Institute, and panelists will include:

Doug Clark, CEO, pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance
Norman Seibrasse, Professor, Faculty of Law, University of New Brunswick
Tracy Stott, Senior Legal Counsel, Irving Shipbuilding

5th Annual Dal Employee Wellness Day

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

People & Culture at ��tv University invites faculty and staff to take part in its 5th annual Employee Wellness Day (NetID login required), which will include online webinars and in-person movement sessions on a range of wellness topics, drawing on the expertise of ��tv's own people.

Registration is now open for the following sessions:

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Law Students' Society (LSS) is excited to announce the launch of the Suit Up Shop, the law school's first pop-up second-hand professional clothing sale and fundraiser.

Law Hour

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Event details will be made available in the near future.

Follow ��tv Law Hour on Instagram to stay up to date on future Law Hour events.

Munro Day – University Closed

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Please note that the university is closed on Friday, February 7, for the Munro Day holiday.

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Law Students' Society (LSS) is excited to announce the launch of the Suit Up Shop, the law school's first pop-up second-hand professional clothing sale and fundraiser.

��tv Feminist Legal Association Meeting

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

The ��tv Feminist Legal Association (DFLA) is pleased to be hosting Schulich Law Assistant Dean (Student Services & Engagement) Adam Guzkowski, who is asking for feedback as they lead a review of the section of the MySchulich web portal dedicated to Anti-Racism, as well as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

All ��tv students are welcome to attend.

Research Hour: Foreign MSR – Legal Implications for Canadian Arctic Security

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Schulich Fellow and part-time Assistant Professor Karinne Lantz.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Networking Night with the ��tv Family Law Society

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

��tv Family Law Society (DFLS) invites you to its inaugural networking event to connect with lawyers in the family law and child protection fields.

Whether you're exploring a career in family law or looking to strengthen your connections, the event will be an opportunity to meet family lawyers from across Nova Scotia, gain insights into the field, and expand your professional network.

Mini Law School: What’s in a Name – Distinguishing Indigenous Identity from Indian Status

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for a series of engaging public lectures that will give you a taste of what a legal education is all about.

This session, hosted by Schulich Law Assistant Professor Cheryl Simon, will provide an overview of how Indigenous identity laws differ from the legal source of Indian Status.

Law Hour

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Event details will be made available in the near future.

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Nova Scotia Heritage Day - University Closed

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Please note that the university is closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day.

Study Break - No Classes

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Enjoy the study break!

Fall Supplemental/Special Exams Period 2

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Please visit ��tv's academic calendar for more information.

Classes Resume

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Winter term classes resume following the study break.

Research Hour: Whither Human Rights? The Rise of 'Equity' in Global Health

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Schulich Law Professor Matthew Herder, director of the ��tv Health Justice Institute.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Law Hour

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Event details will be made available in the near future.

Follow ��tv Law Hour on Instagram to stay up to date on future Law Hour events.

Dal Events

Research Hour: Democracy and Platform Governance – An Epilogue

Law Hour: Fighting 'Ag Gag' Laws...and Winning

����tv Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: Safe Harbours of Health, Wealth and Desirable Possibilities – Navigating Nova Scotia’s Eugenic History

PhD Dissertation Defence of Mohamad Alikhani

Last Day to Drop Winter Classes Without a "W" and Multi-Term Classes With a "W"

Information Session with the BC Prosecution Service (Virtual)

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

����tv Graduate and Professional Program Fair

Research Hour: Mitacs Funding Opportunities – An Overview and Q&A

Pharmaceuticals & the Law Panel

5th Annual Dal Employee Wellness Day

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

Law Hour

Munro Day – University Closed

Suit Up Shop: Dal Law Pop-Up Second-Hand Professional Clothing Sale

����tv Feminist Legal Association Meeting

Research Hour: Foreign MSR – Legal Implications for Canadian Arctic Security

Networking Night with the ����tv Family Law Society

Mini Law School: What’s in a Name – Distinguishing Indigenous Identity from Indian Status

Law Hour

Nova Scotia Heritage Day - University Closed

Study Break - No Classes

Fall Supplemental/Special Exams Period 2

Classes Resume

Research Hour: Whither Human Rights? The Rise of 'Equity' in Global Health

Law Hour

��tv Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: Safe Harbours of Health, Wealth and Desirable Possibilities – Navigating Nova Scotia’s Eugenic History

��tv Graduate and Professional Program Fair

��tv Feminist Legal Association Meeting

Networking Night with the ��tv Family Law Society