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Queen’s Law doctoral student Cristóbal Caviedes

Law PhD student earns scholarship for work challenging courts’ majority voting rule

September 8, 2016
“It is important to critically analyze the foundations of political institutions,” says Cristóbal Caviedes, a Chilean native who began his PhD in Law studies at Queen’s last January. That attitude is not only driving his doctoral research, but also garnered him an International Ontario Graduate Scholarship.
Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business facility in downtown Toronto is the site of Queen’s Law’s first professional education workshop.

Queen's Law launches ‘essential’ professional education program

September 6, 2016
"Labour and Employment Law Essentials” is a school first: it’s the inaugural professional education program offered by Queen’s Law. The workshop, presented in partnership with the Queen’s Centre for Contemporary Law in the Workplace (CLCW), will be held in Toronto on October 19 at the Smith School of Business facility at 200 Front St. West.
Professor Jean Thomas is the colloquium’s instructor and co-convenor.

Legal and political philosophy colloquium grows this year

August 29, 2016
The Colloquium in Legal and Political Philosophy enters its second year this fall with an exciting new lineup of speakers. A joint initiative between the Faculty of Law and the Departments of Philosophy and Political Studies, the course is convened jointly by Professors Jean Thomas and Grégoire Webber. With strong representation from students in all departments, the colloquium is a fantastic opportunity to foster and develop interdisciplinary learning and scholarship.
Donald Bayne, Law’69 (Arts’66, EMBA’01)

Criminal bar ‘giant,’ a Law’69 grad, is among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 ‘Most Influential’

August 18, 2016
“Donald Bayne was a fierce advocate and tactically brilliant lawyer on Duffy. There is no one else like him.” That’s what voters told Canadian Lawyer about the Law’69 alumnus who was named by the magazine as one of 2016’s Top 25 Most Influential in the justice system and legal profession in Canada.
Steve Shamie, Law’86, managing partner at Hicks Morley, has a discussion with Queen’s Law students about working in a management-side labour and employment law firm.

CLCW fundraising surpasses $1-million goal

August 15, 2016
Queen’s Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace (CLCW), the first of its kind in Canada, has reached another milestone. The generosity of alumni, friends, law firms and other organizations has pushed donations over the top of the school’s goal of $1 million for the CLCW. Among this year’s targeted contributions were gifts of $50,000 each from Lancaster House and Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP.
Julie Harmgardt, Law’16

Legal Leaders for Diversity honour new grad

August 11, 2016
While she’s just starting her legal career, Julie Harmgardt, Law’16, has already made her mark in promoting awareness, education and support for young adults living with hidden, chronic illnesses. On August 9, she was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from Legal Leaders for Diversity (LLD), a group of Canadian General Counsel who support the creation of a more inclusive legal profession.
Stephanie Bishop, Law’17, at the General Assembly of the United Nations Headquarters in New York during her 2015 summer internship supported by Torys

Torys renews Public Interest Internship Program

August 8, 2016
Since 2007, Torys LLP has funded internships for more than 70 Queen’s Law students at a wide variety of international and domestic agencies. With a $250,000 gift this year from the firm and its Queen’s alumni and friends, the Torys Public Interest Summer Internship Awards have been renewed. Scores of future students will have the same opportunity to spend the summer between first- and second-year law developing their legal skills while working for public-interest organizations around the world.