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Queen’s Law initiative fosters a spirit of student engagement and community involvement

January 29, 2018
One of the hallmarks of a Queen’s Law degree is the commitment that many alumni take on to become community leaders and to make a positive difference in the world. Now an innovative Queen’s Law initiative is engendering that same spirit of public service in students right here in Kingston.
Judge Kimberly Prost of the International Criminal Court

Longtime Queen’s ‘Castle’ instructor elected to International Criminal Court

January 26, 2018
For more than a decade, students in Queen’s Public International Law program at Herstmonceux Castle have learned about the legalities of global crimes from expert Kimberly Prost. Now she’ll be tackling genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court of last resort.
Mohawk innovator David Sharpe, Law’95

Law’95 grad helping to create First Nations jobs in burgeoning cannabis industry

January 22, 2018
David Sharpe, Law’95, a Mohawk from the Bay of Quinte First Nation near Deseronto, Ontario, has defied the odds in carving out a successful career as a lawyer and entrepreneur. Now he has a bold plan to help Canada’s First Nations take advantage of opportunities in the country's high-growth cannabis sector.
Professor Chris Essert (4th left) with Moot Camp panelists and breakout session leaders (l-r) Andrea Wheeler, James Holtom, Justice Darla Wilson, Keith Smockum, Laura Robinson, Jon Chen, Justice Katherine van Rensburg and Peter Griffin. (Photos by Andrew Van Overbeke)

Experts help prepare Queen’s Law mooters for upcoming competitions

January 19, 2018
Moot season is in full swing and Queen’s Law students will soon be representing their school in provincial, national and international competitions. They’ll be heading out with lots of practical insight under their belts. At Moot Camp on January 12, alumni and friends from both sides of the bench helped students learn how to do advocacy.
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Queen’s Law to get in the game – on the ice and in the community

January 18, 2018
Queen’s Law community members will soon have even more to cheer about with two exciting back-to-back hockey events! On February 1, Gaels varsity all-stars Kevin Bailie, Law’19, and Spencer Abraham, Law’20, will suit up for the historic Carr-Harris Challenge Cup. The next evening, Queen’s Law and its men’s hockey team join forces with the Kingston Frontenacs for a Winter Classic charity fundraiser. All the action takes place at the downtown K-Rock Center.