Dal Events

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.

H�� Graduate and Professional Program Fair

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Schulich Law students are invited to explore the full spectrum of H��’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

(Rescheduled) Research Hour: Democracy and Platform Governance – An Epilogue

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Please note: This session was originally scheduled for January 29 but was rescheduled due to poor weather.

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.

Pharmaceuticals and the Law Panel

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Join the H�� 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 H�� Health Justice Institute, and panelists will include:

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

5th Annual Dal Employee Wellness Day

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

People & Culture at H�� 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 H��'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: Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom – How Schulich Law Professors Champion Social Justice

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Law Hour and the Schulich School of Law's Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee are pleased to present a panel discussion showcasing the impactful advocacy work Schulich Law professors are doing to support equity-deserving communities and drive meaningful change.

The panel will feature the following speakers:

Professor Joanna Erdman, MacBain Chair in Health Law & Policy
Assistant Professor Melisa Marsman
Associate Professor Naiomi Metallic, Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy
Associate Professor Michelle Williams, Co-Chair, H�� University African Nova Scotian Strategy

Follow H�� 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.

H�� Feminist Legal Association Meeting

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

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

All H�� students are welcome to attend.

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

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by part-time Assistant Professor Karinne Lantz, 2024-2025 Schulich Fellow.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

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

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

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

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Networking Night with the H�� Family Law Society

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

The H�� 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 and free 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 with the Environmental Law Students' Society

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Law Hour and the Environmental Law Students' Society (ELSS) are pleased to be working together to organize this lecture.

Event details will be made available in the near future.

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

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 H��'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 H�� Health Justice Institute.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Tech Tok: AI and the Practice of Law

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The Law & Technology Institute invites lawyers, members of the Schulich Law and H�� communities, and interested members of the general public to its fourth lecture in its Tech Tok Series, a discussion about the potential and pitfalls of legal technology innovations.

Artificial intelligence is set to significantly impact both the day-to-day practice of law, as well as the economics and structure of the legal profession as a whole.

Featuring experts across a range of disciplines and professional contexts, these two panels will explore the capabilities and limitations of emerging legal technologies, how they are likely to transform the practice of law, and where the profession is likely moving as a result of these changes.

A brief networking reception will follow the second panel.

Panel 1: 'AI Lawyering – What can it do? What are the challenges?' moderated by Leo Bourgeois (3pm-4pm)

Carla Swansburg, ClearyX
Jane Bates, Cox & Palmer
Anthony Rosborough, H�� University

Panel 2: 'Regulation and the Future of the Legal Profession' moderated by Kethy Lin (4pm-5pm)

Jonathan Saumier, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
Kathleen A. Leighton, Stewart McKelvey
Jessica Lumiere, Torys LLP

Law Hour

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Event details will be made available in the near future.

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

H�� Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: What Does a ‘Good’ Abortion Law Look Like?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:10:00 GMT

This session will be led by Elena Caruso, a post-doctoral fellow of the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, and fellow of the International Reproductive and Sexual Health Law Program based at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law.

Last Day to Drop Winter Term Classes With a "W"

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

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

Research Hour: Using First Voices in the Classroom

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This seminar will be led by Assistant Professor Sarah Jane Nussbaum, Faculty of Law at the University of New Brunswick.

This session is for faculty and graduate students only.

Dal Events

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

H���� Graduate and Professional Program Fair

(Rescheduled) Research Hour: Democracy and Platform Governance – An Epilogue

Pharmaceuticals and the Law Panel

5th Annual Dal Employee Wellness Day

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

Law Hour: Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom – How Schulich Law Professors Champion Social Justice

Munro Day – University Closed

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

H���� Feminist Legal Association Meeting

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

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

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

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

Law Hour with the Environmental Law Students' Society

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

Tech Tok: AI and the Practice of Law

Law Hour

H���� Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: What Does a ‘Good’ Abortion Law Look Like?

Last Day to Drop Winter Term Classes With a "W"

Research Hour: Using First Voices in the Classroom

H�� Graduate and Professional Program Fair

H�� Feminist Legal Association Meeting

Networking Night with the H�� Family Law Society

H�� Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: What Does a ‘Good’ Abortion Law Look Like?