The Osgoode Hall Law Journal (OHLJ), one of Canada’s prominent peer-reviewed law journals, hosted its 10th annual JD Research Symposium last week, continuing its long tradition of supporting legal scholarship at Osgoode Hall Law School.
The full-day Symposium provided a platform for JD students to present their research and engage in discussions with faculty members. The event allowed students to receive valuable feedback and insights on their work, contributing to their academic development. The Symposium showcased a wide range of student research, with topics addressing various legal issues such as class actions, copyright, poverty regulation, and constitutionalism.
Keynote speakers included Professor Anthony Sangiuliano ’15, who shared his research on Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, and Valeria Danieli ’27 and Lindsay Jennings, who discussed their project on data-driven advocacy, Tracking (In)Justice and Deaths in Custody Across Canada. Dean Trevor Farrow closed the event by emphasizing its impact stating, “The Osgoode Hall Law Journal is a world class law journal that for generations has been shaping legal thought and policy in Canada and around the world. The Symposium plays a vital role in fostering intellectual engagement, and the Journal’s dedication to supporting students helps shape the next generation of legal professionals.”
Jacob Stickel ’25, OHLJ Executive Editor, remarked, “This event not only enhances students’ scholarly development but also contributes to Osgoode’s esteemed tradition of academic excellence. We are proud to continue this legacy and look forward to another decade of meaningful discourse and intellectual growth.”
Danyal Maqbool ’25, Symposium director, said, “With over 50 articles submitted for consideration this year, I’ve been constantly amazed at the immense talent possessed by Osgoode students, and I am confident that the future of legal scholarship is in good hands at Osgoode Hall Law School.”
The Symposium showcased a wide range of student research including:
- “Is the ‘A-List’ Getting Less Exclusive? Assessing the Impact of Atlantic Lottery Corp Inc. v Babstock on Certifications Dismissed on the Cause of Action Requirement” – Alyssa Muzyk
- “Moral and Economic Perspectives on Opportunistic Breach and Exclusion Clauses” – Patrick Weston
- *“Language Models’ Verbatim Copying: Copyright Infringement Analysis through the Lens of The New York Times Co. v. Microsoft Corp., OpenAI, Inc. et al.” – Tony Chen
- “Regulating Poverty: Canada’s Jurisprudential Dilemma” – Johan Strombergsson-DeNora
- “A Living Tree Approach: Rebuilding Treaty Relationships, Reorienting Canadian Constitutionalism, and Reconciling Charter Remedies for Breach of Treaty Claims” – Athaven Nithianantha
- “Amending Article 17 of the Montreal Convention: The Need for Uniformity and Fairness” – Alexandra Nicu
The Osgoode Hall Law Journal remains dedicated to providing JD students with opportunities to share their research, supporting the academic community at Osgoode, and contributing to legal discourse beyond the classroom.