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Roberta Ferritto (University of Pennsylvania- Marie Curie Fellow and the University of Bologna) - "Maritima Mirabilia: Roman Coastal Villa Design Through the CLaRMaV Project Lens

claire.ward@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:01:31 +0000

This is a research talk based on Dr. Ferritto's field research on the marittime villas of the Roman Mediterranean.

2025 Annual Lecture of the Yan P. Lin Centre - ‘Constantinople 1453: The Fate of the Conquered and the Passage to Modernity’ by Anthony Kaldellis

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:12:29 +0000

The Lin Centre’s 2025 Annual Lecture, ‘Constantinople 1453: The Fate of the Conquered and the Passage to Modernity’, was delivered by Professor Anthony Kaldellis, Professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, on March 26.

RGGP & RGTGM Annual Joint Outreach

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:47:30 +0000

Jennifer Raso wins CALT Scholarly Paper award

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:26:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Jennifer Raso has received the Scholarly Paper Award of the Canadian Association of Law Teachers (CALT). She was honoured for her article “Data Entry and Decision Chains: Distributed Responsibility and Bureaucratic Disempowerment in the UK’s Universal Credit Programme”, co-authored with Victoria Adelmant.

[Deadline Extended] Call for Proposals: 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law

admin — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:48:02 +0000

The 9I�� Faculty of Law is delighted to welcome the American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL) for its 2025 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Montreal, Canada, from Thursday, October 16 to Saturday, October 18, 2025. The meeting is hosted by the Wainwright Chair in Civil, Comparative and Transnational Law, in collaboration with the 9I�� Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law.

Proposals for papers to be presented at the Annual Meeting are invited from scholars in all regions and at all stages of their careers, regardless of ASCL membership.

Brittany Williams honoured for her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:09:39 +0000

The Faculty of Law is proud to announce that Brittany Williams, BCL/LLB’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.

David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, to receive honorary doctorate at law convocation

admin — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:04:57 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that our alumnus David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, LLD’25, will receive a Doctor of Law, honoris causa, from 9I�� at the Spring Law Convocation Ceremony on 28 May. He will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2025.

Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

La version française suit

As of Monday April 7, 9I�� students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of 9I�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

Details are as follows:

In Memoriam: Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL’57

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:08:31 +0000

The Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Nahum Gelber, CM, KC, BCL’57, a distinguished alumnus and cherished friend of our community.

Mr. Gelber’s visionary philanthropy made possible the creation of the Nahum Gelber Law Library, inaugurated in 1998. This state-of-the-art facility has since become a cornerstone of legal scholarship at 9I��, offering students a bright, open, and welcoming space for study and reflection. More than three decades later, the Gelber Library remains a beloved and vital part of campus life.

Distinguished colleague retires, to be named professor emeritus

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:02:51 +0000

With sincere gratitude, the Faculty of Law is bidding farewell to Professor François Crépeau, OC, OQ, FRSC, Ad E, who will retire from his role as full professor on 31 July 2025. He will then be named Professor Emeritus, remaining an esteemed member of our community.

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly receives the Jules-Deschênes Award

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:51:18 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the Jules-Deschênes Award from the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division. The award was presented to him at the Division’s Presidential Dinner on June 11.

Three 9I�� Law professors receive prestigious research chairs

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:09:41 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Richard Gold, Professor Alicia Hinarejos, and Professor Omar Farahat have received prestigious 9I�� appointments in recognition of their research excellence.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9I��

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

Sébastien Jodoin and Helge Dedek to serve as Associate Dean (Academic)

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:20:56 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Sébastien Jodoin will serve as Associate Dean (Academic) until 1 June 2025. Professor Helge Dedek will then succeed him, beginning his previously announced term as Associate Dean (Academic).

11th 9I�� Annual Strategic Space Law Course

admin — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:07:01 +0000

Join us on 14-17 October 2025 for the
11th Annual 9I�� Strategic Space Law Course!