03/2023
…recent panel discussion featuring Osgoode professors with expertise in the areas of labour law, intellectual property (IP), human rights, tax law, privacy law and tort law. The event, titled The Legal Implications of the Metaverse, took place March 9 at the law school and was hosted by the Osgoode-based Jack & Mae Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security. A full video recording is available here. “Web 3.0 (or Web3) is on…
06/2014
…laundry facilities Proximity to classes, friends, food (there are about 40 restaurants and food kiosks on campus) and recreation facilities, including an adjacent football field A great view, overlooking a lovely woodlot and a pond, with a courtyard where trees, park benches and a barbecue beckon Easy access to the city’s attractions with an on-campus subway stop The York University campus 24-hour security and the “Go Safe” escort program Securing…
12/2023
…donation and transplantation. “The history and contemporary issues in this area of law provide a lot of insight into how we approach or understand the human body and what we prioritize or value in terms of what is done with the body,” he explained. “And I think that’s what motivated me initially to focus on this area and continues to motivate me.” Shaw’s doctoral research has been supported, in part, by a Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate S…
08/2017
…seminar, or work published in scholarly publications. Work prepared in the area of law or a closely related field is preferred. Applicants should choose work that demonstrates their analytic skill and writing ability. 3. Two Letters of Recommendation The application for admission requires the names and contact information for two referees. Referees will be contacted via email and asked to complete a York University Reference Form. Applicants shoul…
05/2024
…ovincial and federal infrastructure, now is the perfect time to study this area. Construction law is a rapidly growing specialized field which has developed into its own distinctive area of law, with a rich jurisprudential history in Canada. The industry is ordered by a complex web of private contracts, public laws and regulations, and a set of common law duties, unique to the industry in some instances. In this course, we will survey and examine…
06/2014
…tario and then Chief Justice, and she as a pioneering female lawyer in the area of corporate law who served as a director on many companies and non-profit organizations. They were always recognized as a ‘team’ and were devoted to one another for over 50 years. This award is given annually to students entering the JD program who have high academic standing in comparison to the others who were admitted. Recipients must be Canadian citizens/permanent…
10/2023
…Jeremy Vyn from St. George, Ont. “For someone like me who has no idea what area of law to pursue, it’s so interesting to go from station to station and see the passion in people for what they’re doing.” Vyn said he was leaning towards applying to the Intensive Program in Criminal Law or the Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program. “I have a lot to think through now,” he added after surveying the options. Osgoode’s wide range of…
10/2023
…l terms of reference for the regional assessment gave First Nations in the area only token participation in the process. After strong pushback from the First Nations, the federal agency involved agreed to review the terms. “That was disappointing,” she added, “because this legislation was supposed to be a real improvement in terms of the roles that First Nations would play. “That was a glaring omission,” she said. “Whether development should go ah…
08/2018
…at comes through hands-on learning. Osgoode is a recognized leader in this area, having launched the first-ever Office of Experiential Education at a Canadian law school. We offer the most diverse and innovative array of internships, skills-based courses and clinical programs in the country. Critically, these programs all incorporate time for reflection, ensuring that you have opportunities to contemplate your experiences and consider their implic…
01/2023
…agency, firm or organization where the focus is on advocacy, preferably in area of health law and/or patient rights. The project and/or work may involve research, policy or law reform work, or the provision of legal assistance. Preference will be given to applicants working in unpaid or underpaid settings, and applicants must demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Lenczner Slaght Advocacy Internship The Lenczner Slaght firm has c…