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The Master of Laws is a one-year research degree program which enables law students, lawyers and academics from related disciplines to hone legal expertise and conduct advanced research.
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Real-world lessons on Indigenous law and anti-colonialism at the heart of Prof. Tamara Pearl’s teaching and research
2024 Tevie H. Miller Teaching Excellence Award recipient brings her methodology of ‘anti-dominance’ to the classroom
Rob McDonald, KC, wins this year’s Pringle/Royal Sessional Teaching Excellence Award
Long-time sessional instructor brings passion and experience into his IP law classes
Meet eight honorary degree recipients who are building a better world
Prof. Emerita Catherine Bell among this year’s inspiring spring honorary degree recipients
In the Media
The Battle For Truth
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says making the public think there is some huge divide in the scientific community is misinformation mongers’ entire goal
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta implement adoption law to end private adoption of Treaty 8 children
Prof. Eric Adams says federal legislation has made it possible for Indigenous communities to pass laws related to child and family services
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says most effective science communicators use some of the same tactics as those spreading misinformation but back it up with accurate data
Celebrating Research
Prof. Tamar Meshel submits amicus brief to US Supreme Court
Submission marks second time Meshel has offered SCOTUS her expertise in commercial arbitration
New chapter sheds light on intellectual property and sustainable development
Prof. Faith Majekolagbe argues IP has impacts beyond innovation
Prof. George Pavlich’s new book looks at colonial law in 19th Century Alberta
Thresholds of Accusation highlights what today’s justice system can learn from the past