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Check out the new Queen’s Certificate in Law program available to undergraduate students at any Canadian university.

Queen’s Law offers new undergraduate Certificate in Law

The Queen’s University Faculty of Law has just launched one of the first academic programs specifically directed at undergraduate students to be offered, and taught, directly by a law faculty.

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Teaching Law through Intelligent Simulation

Simulating real-world challenges

A grant from the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) will help Queen’s University and Toronto tech firm Ametros Learning develop an intelligent, web-based simulation platform for students in law, medicine, engineering and business.

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Alumni celebrate Queen’s Law at the Calgary reception on Nov. 14. (Photo by Glen Co)

‘Tis the season for Queen’s Law alumni in Calgary

Grads in the Stampede City got into the holiday spirit as they celebrated their alma mater on November 14. This fall’s reception was held in the boardroom of Dentons Canada LLP, next to the landmark Bankers Hall in downtown Calgary.

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Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella held a Q&A with Queen’s Law students in Macdonald Hall on November 18. (Photo by Andrew Van Overbeke)

Queen’s Law students get up close and personal with Supreme Court justice

Addressing the Queen’s Law community last week, Justice Rosalie Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) shared stories on her experiences – from breaking into the judiciary as the youngest and first pregnant judge in the country to becoming the first Jewish woman to sit on its highest court.

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Justice Gary Trotter, shown in 2008, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Former Queen’s criminal law professor appointed to Ontario Court of Appeal

“A lawyer's lawyer, then a professor's professor, then a judge's judge – Gary Trotter has done it all, performing at the highest level imaginable every step of the way." In those words, Justice David Stratas, Law’84, of the Federal Court of Appeal, describes the latest Court of Appeal for Ontario (OCA) appointee.

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Dean Bill Flanagan (2nd right) with graduates at Queen’s Law’s first-ever alumni reception in Montreal on Nov. 10 (Photo by Viki Andrevska)

Bonjour Queen’s Law alumni in la belle province!

November 10 marked a Queen’s Law first: Quebec-based alumni gathered in Montreal to celebrate their alma mater. The office of Clyde & Co Canada LLP, located in the city’s central business district, was the venue for the cheerful occasion.

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David Pattenden, Law’71, LLD’03, accepts his Distinguished Service Award from Chancellor Jim Leech and Principal Daniel Woolf, at the University Council Dinner in Ban Righ Hall on Nov. 5. (Photo by Garrett Elliott)

Law’71 alumnus honoured for distinguished service to Queen’s

David Pattenden, the holder of five Queen’s degrees (BA’67, MA’69, LLB’71, MEd’74 and an honorary doctorate, LLD’03), has a new distinction from his alma mater. He is one of six members of the Queen’s community (two from Law) who received the Distinguished Service Award on November 5. The award, presented by University Council, recognizes individuals who have made Queen’s a better place.

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Jayne Stoyles, Law’96, Executive Director of Amnesty International Canada (Photo by Rai Allen)

Grad puts her global reputation to work for Amnesty

For Jayne Stoyles, Law’96 (Artsci’91), a passion for justice has always been undeniable, driving her to help victims of human rights violations in Canada and around the world. In September, this drive took her to a new role as Executive Director of Amnesty International Canada (English Branch), in an environment that suits her well.

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Ken Cuthbertson, Law’83, accepts his Distinguished Service Award from Chancellor Jim Leech and Principal Daniel Woolf, at the University Council Dinner in Ban Righ Hall on Nov. 5. (Photo by Garrett Elliott)

Former Queen’s Alumni Review editor saluted for distinguished service

Ken Cuthbertson, Law’83 (Arts’74), is one of six members of the Queen’s University community (and one of two from Law) who were honoured on November 5 with the Distinguished Service Award. Presented by the University Council, the award recognizes individuals who have made Queen’s a better place.

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Justice David Wake, Law’72, is the Ontario Integrity Commissioner. (Photo by Couvrette/Ottawa)

Law’72 grad’s role as Ontario’s ethics chief is to strengthen the government’s integrity

Since last February, life for Justice David Wake, Law’72, is serving a five-year term as Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner.

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Justice Thomas Cromwell, Law’76, recently retired from the Supreme Court of Canada, speaks in Macdonald Hall about access to justice. (Photo by Andrew Van Overbeke)

Retired Supreme Court Justice returns to Queen’s Law, emphasizes access to justice

Focus on outcomes. That was a key message presented by Justice Thomas Cromwell, Law’76, LLD’10 (Mus’73), in his talk to Queen’s Law students, faculty and staff on November 4.

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Alumni in Ottawa enjoy hearing about recent developments at Queen’s Law from Dean Bill Flanagan (far left) at a reception. (Photo by Viki Andrevska)

Latest ‘excellent event’ for alumni in Ottawa

While there was a chill in the air on the evening of October 26, there was nothing but warm feelings inside the Ottawa office of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. That was where alumni gathered together with Dean Bill Flanagan for a cocktail reception hosted by Martin Masse, Law’95, a partner with the sponsoring firm.

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News

Two from Queen’s Law secure Supreme Court clerkships

Can AI cure the primary care crisis?

Queen’s wins 4 awards at national immigration law moot

Queen’s wins national tax moot

Queen’s wins Black Law Students’ Association of Canada Award!