TRU alum takes third in law essay competition October 20, 2021
TRU Law alum Candace Formosa placed third for the essay she submitted while still a student to the annual Insolvency Institute of Canada Law Student…
TRU Law alum Candace Formosa placed third for the essay she submitted while still a student to the annual Insolvency Institute of Canada Law Student…
Spring Convocation 2021 was a virtual event, but there were still opportunities to acknowledge outstanding students, including those in the Faculty of Law. Angelica Maria…
TRU Law’s Jessup International Moot team has just finished a month-and-a-half of competitive mooting, in a moot (simulated court proceeding) that’s known to be very…
Moots are competitive simulated court proceedings, which offer a chance for Law students to practice their skills before graduation. Moots normally require students to travel…
The latest contribution to TRU’s Limitless campaign comes from students, who know first-hand the importance of financial aid during university. Student activities were severely diminished…
COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on those living in long-term care homes, assisted living facilities and group homes, and many of those who reside…
In November, Professor Daleen Millard, LLD, joined Thompson Rivers University as the new Dean of Law. Millard comes to TRU from the University of Johannesburg…
The Supreme Court of Canada recently recognized the voices and rights of people with mental health or addiction histories in a precedent-setting ruling. Read the…
Angela Tenisci and Jesse Patrao are life-long sports fans and second-year students at TRU Law. They recently had the opportunity to combine their love of…
Federal Minister of Justice David Lametti applauded TRU for its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through its various initiatives and relationships with students and Indigenous…
Curiosity led Paige Mueller to law school. Even before becoming a juris doctor (JD) candidate, she was fascinated with the art of the court case,…
While there is a lot of information on websites and other sources about government programs available for people whose lives are impacted by the pandemic,…
Last month, Dr. Ruby Dhand appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada as part of a legal team on behalf of the Empowerment Council, presenting…
Lawyer and long-time Thompson Rivers University (TRU) supporter Frank Quinn has provided TRU with $250,000 for new bursaries benefiting single parents studying law. The Norma…
Eleven students will spend the winter investigating original and important research topics that range from an exploration of the microbial communities within the permafrost of…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL_G4kz-owE British Columbia observed its second Access to Justice Week October 27 through November 2, to shed light on relevant issues and what students and…
[caption id="attachment_2954599" align="alignright" width="250"] TRU Law alumnus Harry Chahal[/caption] TRU Law alumnus Harry Chahal recently won the second place prize in the Chief Justice John…
TRU Law hosted two alumni events in September, in Calgary and Vancouver, with record turnouts. These opportunities for networking and engagement are a great way…
TRU Law faculty member Samuel Singer is well-known for his work on advancing transgender legal rights throughout Canada. With his recent contributions to the field…
Dr. Chris Hunt, associate professor in the Faculty of Law, has edited the new book Perspectives on Evidentiary Privileges (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2019). It features…