Congratulations to two members of the @schulichlaw.bsky.social faculty, Dr. Matthew Dylag and Kelsey Jones (Senior Instructor), on their new appointments, effective July 1, 2026. Dylag was appointed an Instructor, and Jones, a Senior Instructor. 👏👏👏 #weldonproud

Congratulations to recent @schulichlaw.bsky.social graduate Elizabeth Fleet (JD ’26), who was named a recipient of the 2026 Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize by the Royal Society of Canada on Tuesday, September 15. 👏 👏 👏 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4Aw2goj #weldonproud

Crime that crosses borders is a pressing problem. Schulich Law Professor Rob Currie, Viscount Bennett Professor of Law, invites you to a panel discussion that examines some of the challenges cross-border crime presents for criminal justice. Halifax Colloquium 2026: https://bit.ly/4AlUYTY

Congratulations to Schulich Law Associate Professor Olabisi D. Akinkugbe, Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law, who has been invited to present as one of the keynote speakers at the 55th annual conference of the Canadian Council on International Law. #weldonproud

Applications are open for @schulichlaw.bsky.social's bursaries and scholarships for this academic year. An information session for law students, hosted by the Bursaries & Scholarships Committee, is set for Sept 8 at 12:30pm. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3BoH5a2

As part of its 2026-2027 Speaker Series, the Dalhousie Health Justice Institute invites you to its first event of the year, "It’s Not a Policing Matter: Decriminalizing Mental Health Crises" led by Professor Jamie Livingston, Department of Criminology, Saint Mary's University: https://bit.ly/4AaKWEW

@schulichlaw.bsky.social is pleased to welcome Dr. Katie Pentney and Ajey Sangai as Schulich Fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yywMvL

Congratulations and best wishes to Schulich Law Professor Dr. Aldo Chircop (LLM ’84, JSD ’88) on his recent retirement after 34 years of service. As he begins this new chapter, the Weldon community extends its deep gratitude for his many years of dedicated scholarship and leadership. #weldonproud

Congratulations to @schulichlaw.bsky.social Associate Professor Dr. Sara Ross on her Dalhousie University President’s Research Excellence Award for her legal anthropology research on Acadian language, property, and cultural rights. To learn more: https://bit.ly/4r0JYXD

@schulichlaw.bsky.social is pleased to introduce Amy Zheng, the new administrative coordinator for the Career Development Office. Her role supports students as they explore job opportunities and prepare for life after law school. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3UDmrjB

@schulichlaw.bsky.social is pleased to welcome its new Director of Student and Academic Affairs, Brendan Barrett. He will advise law students on academic challenges, concerns, requirements, planning, and strategies for success. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ux3kHU

Meet Brendan Barrett, Schulich Law’s New Director of Student and Academic Affairs

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Applications are open for @schulichlaw.bsky.social's bursaries and scholarships for this academic year. An information session for law students, hosted by the Bursaries & Scholarships Committee, is set for Sept 8 at 12:30pm. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3BoH5a2

Join our team! Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law is currently inviting qualified candidates to apply for our Palmer Fellowship in Public Policy. This posting closes September 21, 2026. For more information or to apply: https://bit.ly/4qIHf53

Congratulations to the Hon. Judge Corrine E. Sparks (LLB '79, LLM '01) on her recent appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia! The province's highest honour, it recognizes individuals who’ve made significant contributions to Nova Scotia across a range of fields. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c3NtXd

2026 Order of Nova Scotia Recipients Announced

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Are you a Schulich Law or Dalhousie Law School alum based in St. John’s? If so, you're invited for harbour views and local brews at our Law Alumni Social next month! Guests are welcome, so bring a friend or partner and spread the word to your fellow local alumni. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4c3A6GC

Congratulations to @schulichlaw.bsky.social PhD candidate Kolawole Abiri, who yesterday successfully defended his PhD dissertation titled "Judicialization and the Strategic Use of Courts in Polycentric Climate Governance." Many thanks to his supervisor, Dr. Sara Seck, for her support and guidance.

The latest issue of the Dalhousie Law Journal is now online: https://bit.ly/4hzoNJU. Published twice a year by the Schulich School of Law, the journal is one of North America’s few faculty-run publications with an editorial board of full-time professors and professional librarians. #weldonproud

🤝 Reconnect. 🎉 Celebrate. 🎓 Return to Weldon! 🏫 Join us from Oct 16-18 for Law Alumni Reunion Weekend, with special invitations to the classes celebrating milestone years: 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. 🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/4xwyb5y

Congratulations to Dalhousie Law School alumna, the Honourable C. LouAnn Chiasson (BA '87, LLB '91), on her recent retirement as a justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia after a 34-year career. 🎉 To learn more: www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne... #weldonproud

The Little Herb & Veggie Garden outside the Weldon Law Building has fresh herbs, lettuce, peas, and beans ready for picking! 🌱 In keeping with the spirit of the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service, everything grown is meant to be shared with the community, so please help yourself!

Join our team! @schulichlaw.bsky.social is currently inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Instructor and Program Development Lead, Certificate in Canadian Law Studies: dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21780 (Note: this posting closes Aug. 27/26) #weldonproud

The 47th issue of Hearsay is live! Read this year's cover story, "The Evolution of Health Law — Alumni share insights on their legal training, professional journeys and the future of the field," online or download a copy from the Schulich Law website: https://bit.ly/3odvJ26 @dalhji.bsky.social

At the Schulich School of Law, we recognize the importance of advancing equity, inclusion, and access to justice both within our school and beyond, and are proud to be part of a diverse, welcoming, and supportive community where everyone belongs. Happy Pride from all of us at Weldon! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Congratulations to Dalhousie Law School alumna, the Honourable Charlene Moore (BA '94, LLB '98), on her recent appointment as a judge for the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Family Division. 👏 #weldonproud Learn more: www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...

Congratulations to Dalhousie Law School alumnus, the Honourable Glen G. McDougall (BSc '76, LLB '82), on his recent retirement as a justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia after almost 25 years on the Bench. 🎉 To learn more: www.courts.ns.ca/resources/ne... #weldonproud

Congrats to the Hon. Judge Corrine Sparks (Ret.) (LLB '79, LLM '01) on her recent appointment to the Order of Canada! A trailblazing jurist and mentor to Black lawyers, Sparks was the first Black judge in Nova Scotia and the first Black woman to serve as a judge in Canada. https://bit.ly/4gkQZ2l

Congrats to Schulich Law student William Tiwana, winner of this year’s Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Race and the Law Paper Prize for his paper, “Neutral on Paper, Racial in Practice: Decriminalization and the Opioid Crisis in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.” https://bit.ly/4whiDSC #weldonproud

Who gets to fix what? At Dal, that question is driving a national conversation. Schulich Law Asst. Prof. Anthony Rosborough (JD ’15) recently helped organize the 2026 Canada Repair Convention to dig deeper into the future of the Right to Repair in this country. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xYnNon

Members of the Weldon Gardening Club have been busy as of late: weeding beds, prepping containers, and planting seeds and transplants as another growing season gets underway! Stay tuned for updates 🌱

During last week's Convocation ceremony, the Honourable Senator Judy White, KC, (LLB '97) delivered a commencement address to the Schulich Law Class of 2026. Watch the recording of the Schulich Law Convocation on YouTube – including Senator White’s address beginning at 39:00: https://bit.ly/4vmxmv4