Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982

Happy anniversary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms!

Enacted on April 17, 1982, when Queen Elizabeth II signed the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, it helps ensure all Canadians can live free from discrimination.

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AI-generated citations are making their way into court filings and putting new pressure on judges and lawyers.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice David Masuhara on how he's handling the challenge: https://bit.ly/48JiiP5

New from the #CanLIIAuthorsProgram: "The Rise of AI-Hallucinated Case Law in Canadian Courts and Tribunals" by Tom Macintosh Zheng #ai #legaltech #legalissues #legalcommentary zurl.co/Y1S8Q

Congratulations Professor Karin Mickelson for being awarded the 2025/26 Killam Teaching Prize!

The prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

Find out what's new in the Law Library - law.library.ubc.ca/2026/04/14/n... #UBCLaw #AllardLaw #UBCLibrary

#LawStudents - Enter the Public Sector Lawyers Section's Student Essay Contest today for a chance to win!

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Dr. Dale Askey has been appointed University Librarian for a five-year term, effective September 1, 2026 academic.ubc.ca/academic-com...

The UBC Innocence Project: Changing lives, changing legal practice UBC Innocence Project students and alumni say the program has helped them bring empathy, compassion and a critical eye to their legal practice – and brought hope to those who have been wrongfully conv...

For many Allard Law students, the UBC Innocence Project is the most meaningful part of their law school experience. On April 8, your donation to the UBC Innocence Project will help unlock $50,000 in matching funds, made possible by the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

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Easter Hours 2026 hours.library.ubc.ca#view-law #UBCLaw #AllardLaw #UBCLibrary

Congratulations Professor Irehobhude O. Iyioha on being named the new UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights. In this Q&A, Prof Iyioha explains why the role carries particular urgency now. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

Find out what's new in the Law Library - law.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/31/n... #UBCLaw #AllardLaw #UBCLibrary

A New Look for Your Legal Research: Introducing the Redesigned Homepage and the New myCanLII! A little over a month ago, we introduced CanLII Search+, a major step forward in making legal research more intuitive. Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant update to a core part of your…

Legal research just got a serious upgrade. 🚀 We are thrilled to unveil the new myCanLII and a redesigned homepage experience! Following the launch of CanLII Search+, this is the next step in making your research more intuitive and organized. Read the full announcement here: zurl.co/P11FP

InBC and UBC partner to spur growth and commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies - UBC News New fund will accelerate and scale companies advancing UBC research and discoveries, supporting economic and social impact across B.C.

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UBC announced today that Professor Bruce MacDougall has been appointed Dean pro tem for the Peter A. Allard School of Law for a one-year term, effective July 2, 2026.

Congratulations, Professor MacDougall!

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📣 Attention law students: don't miss this great opportunity to have your writing recognized with CBA's Law Student Essay Contests! Up to $2,500 in cash prizes to be won: https://bit.ly/3RHyBnB

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Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin Enjoy these Heritage Minutes brought to you by Historica Canada! While free to view and share, these productions remain under copyright. Re-uploads or modified versions are strictly prohibited…

#OTD in 1970 Bora Laskin was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. One of Canada’s greatest legal scholars, Laskin would be named Chief Justice of Canada just three years later on December 27, 1973

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New Books at the Law Library - law.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/17/n... #UBCLaw #AllardLaw #UBCLibrary

We are pleased to announce that five short open access e-books from Emond Publishing are now available on CanLII! These practical, accessible guides are designed to support law students and licensing candidates as they navigate key stages of their legal careers. zurl.co/pLSsG

"Dr. Douglas Harris, a Professor in UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, reached out to cIRcle with an idea to widen access and preserve his father’s booklet series." about.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/05/u...

After the Rupture: Positioning BC and Canada in a Changing Global Trade Landscape - UBCevents Join a panel of leading experts from the Allard School of Law, Vancouver School of Economics, Faculty of Forestry and Political Science to move beyond the headlines and consider new geopolitical reali...

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Dr. Carol Liao receives UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media An expert in corporate law, climate governance, business ethics and social justice, Dr. Liao has become a trusted source for journalists covering a wide range of issues.

Congratulations to Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) on receiving the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media! allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

New Books at the Law Library - law.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/10/n... #UBCLaw #AllardLaw #UBCLibrary

Submit your essay to the Cassels Class Action Best Paper Prize!
Independently authored and co-authored papers are welcome. This #CallForPapers is open to students currently enrolled at a recognized law school in Canada.
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New Display in the Law Library – International Women’s Day & Celebrating Women in Law - law.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/06/n...

International Women's Day - UBCevents International Women's Day events happening at The University of British Columbia.

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Justice Canada has released a new research report:
📰 Children and the Justice System in Canada: Developmental considerations for enhancing evidence: www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr...