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3L Annie Fergusson is heading to Paris before the start of classes but not for a vacation.

Democracy is being put to the test in 2024. With elections across Asia, Europe and America, nearly half of the world’s population will have the chance to vote this year. More than ever, it seems like the health of democracy as a thriving system of government is on the line.

Democracy is being put to the test in 2024. With elections across Asia, Europe and America, nearly half of the world’s population will have the chance to vote this year. More than ever, it seems like the health of democracy as a thriving system of government is on the line.

Professor Julie Ynès Ada Tchoukou's academic and professional journey is characterized by her strong dedication to theoretical and practical issues relating to the intersection between domestic and international law, with a particular focus on concerns arising from law’s engagement with gender, race and equality.

Moo-Jun Kim, JD ‘23, says that keeping an open mind and seeking out meaningful opportunities prepared him to land his dream job just 10 days after being called to the Ontario bar.

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Michelle Flaherty, LLB ’98, Honour Society Member since 2008, to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in L’Orignal.

The Ontario government announced the appointment of Common Law Alum Peter Scrutton, LLB ’05, to the Ontario Court of Justice effective July 11, 2024. Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas has assigned Justice Scrutton to Toronto.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of the Honourable Gabrielle St-Hilaire, LLB ’91, a judge of the Tax Court of Canada and former Vice Dean of the French Common Law Program, as the new Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada.

The Common Law Section is pleased to welcome Dr. Seána Glennon to the Faculty of Law community as a postdoctoral fellow exploring how democracy in Canada can benefit from citizen-centered innovations.

As Fauteux Hall fills with students this fall, the new Vice-Dean of the English Common Law Program will be among them.