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The HeLa line of immortal human epithelial cancer cells was derived from cells taken from Henrietta Lacks when she was a cancer patient in 1951. (Wellcome Collection: Anne Weston, Francis Crick Institute), CC BY-NC

Settlement with family of Henrietta Lacks is an opportunity to reflect on inequalities in genetic research

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Kelvin Lau, Law’24, presents his team’s argument while his co-counsel and classmate Nillab Hassani looks on at the Grand Moot held in the Moot Courtroom on Sept. 29.

Advocacy tips from ‘grand’ mooters

Four of Queen's Law's top mooters share their advice on how to best prepare for a moot, present oral arguments, and answer judges’ questions.

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Queen’s Law students, faculty, and staff gather for a photo on Georgian Bay at the end of Professor Lindsay Borrows’ course, Indigenous Law in Context.

Indigenous law beyond the classroom

Professor Lindsay Borrows is bridging boundaries between Indigenous legal traditions, language revival, and the broader legal community.

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Professor Ashwini Vasanthakumar, Associate Dean Cherie Metcalf

Keeping up with Queen’s Law faculty

Queen’s Law faculty spent the summer advancing legal research and influencing policy on a wide range of topics.

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Yalden speaks on stakeholder capitalism

Professor Robert Yalden participated in “Stakeholder Capitalism in the Canadian Context,” a panel discussion hosted by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG).

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Charting the next frontier of legal AI through OpenJustice

The Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s and its international research network launch the first open-access legal generative AI tool trained to perform legal tasks.

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New first-year JD students donning their Queen’s Law scarves show their school spirit at their Orientation closing ceremony outside Grant Hall on September 6. (Photo by Bernard Clark)

Welcoming the JD Class of 2026

During Orientation, Law’26 students learned about everything Queen’s Law has to offer and began forming friendships.

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Alicia Elias-Roberts, PhD’23, has been appointed Dean of Law at the University of the West Indies’ St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo by Aqui Photo Studio, T&T)

New PhD grad already a Caribbean dean

Alicia Elias-Roberts, PhD’23, new Law Dean at U West Indies’ St. Augustine Campus, discusses her doctoral student experience and how it will shape her deanship.

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Professor Darryl Robinson is inducted into the Royal Society of Canada for his substantial contributions to the development of international law, including transnational jurisprudence on crimes against humanity. (Photo by Luke Kroeker)

Royal recognition for Robinson

Professor Darryl Robinson is inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest recognitions Canadian academics can receive.

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Sarah Forsyth, Law’15, loves her work as a review counsel at Queen’s Legal Aid, where she supervises students and helps low-income clients deal with a range of legal issues. (Photo by Bernard Clark)

QLA’s newest Review Counsel combines passion for both law and teaching

At Queen’s Legal Aid, Sarah Forsyth, Law’15, supervises students and helps low-income clients deal with a range of legal issues.

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Jessica Izard, Law’23, who developed an interest in family farm succession planning while working with the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic, will be participating in a Canadian conference to present her award-winning research on worker cooperatives as a solution to some legal problems typically involved.

Family farm succession planning research earns this student a fellowship

Jessica Izard, Law’23, will present her award-winning research on worker cooperatives at a national conference.

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Donald Travers, Law’72 (Arts’70), established the Donald J. Travers Award in Law for JD students facing financial needs while excelling academically and in community service. The first recipient is Emile Shen, Law’23.

Newly endowed Travers Award supports deserving students in financial need

Donald Travers, Law’72, established an award for JD students facing financial needs while excelling academically and in community service. The first recipient is Emile Shen, Law’23.

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News

New grad earns national family law writing award

Leadership in Tax Law and Policy: A New Era of Teaching, Research, and Global Engagement

Honouring this year’s excellent teachers

Conference explores how law must adapt in the fast‑changing world of work

Honouring Art Cockfield’s enduring legacy in tax law and education