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Who has the authority to shape Canada's foreign policy? What role do the provinces play in decisions that affect Canada's international relations? And how have the boundaries of federal and provincial powers evolved over time?

How can tenants better access justice when facing eviction? How can consumers be better protected in their dealings with telecommunications companies? And how can legal research help address gaps in our understanding of human rights, Indigenous legal orders and Canada's international trade?

How can legal professionals adapt their practices to better serve the people who rely on them? This is the question at the heart of Dr. Michèle Leering’s research as a postdoctoral fellow at the Common Law Section.

A new report by the United Nations Secretary-General on human rights in the administration of justice cites research by Professor Jennifer Chandler, highlighting the international relevance of her work on the legal use of neuroscientific evidence.

For law students, putting knowledge into practice brings new responsibilities: listening to a client, responding to an unexpected question or adapting research to a community’s needs. These experiences help students develop their judgment, build confidence and discover how they want to contribute as legal professionals.

Legal ethics is central to maintaining public trust in the legal profession and ensuring the integrity of the institutions that uphold the rule of law. For decades, Professor Adam Dodek has helped advance the study and practice of legal ethics in Canada, building a stronger foundation for scholarly inquiry, professional education and public debate.

Access to life-saving medical innovations is shaped by more than science alone.

Students took part in client-interview simulations and had the opportunity to put into practice key skills such as active listening, empathy, and the identification of legal issues.

Knowing how Canada’s legal systems intersect is essential to understanding the country’s legal landscape. Two recently updated companion volumes that bring Canada’s common law and civil law traditions together have now been recognized with a prestigious writing award.

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