Alumni Faculty of Law publishes Alumni Magazine 2026 Learn about the Faculty’s newest initiatives and meet the next generation of lawyers
Alumni Law alum recognized by Royal Society of Canada Chief Tréchelle Bunn [JD/26] named UM’s winner of the Royal Society of Canada’s Justice Rosalie Silbermann Abella Prize 2026
Research Exploring AI in legal spaces Dr. Katie Szilagyi’s new book investigates what’s at stake when AI takes legal decision-making out of human hands
Strategic plans Not just a law school: A connected legal ecosystem The Faculty of Law launches its 2026 – 2029 Strategic Map, MomentUM: The Architecture of Impact
Donor impact An investment in future lawyers and Manitoba communities The L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic at UM takes learning from the classroom to the community
Alumni Solomon Greenberg – the man behind the moot Legendary Winnipeg criminal defence lawyer’s son remembers his father, connecting the past with the present
Experiential learning Journeys North Law students learn life lessons from Northern communities through summer work in business and arts legal clinics
Research Reimagining Canadian property law for climate change New Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair brings global scholar to UM Faculty of Law
Research Chairs $79 million dollar investment brings global researchers to Manitoba UM ties with McMaster University for 5th ranking nationally, and leads amongst Prairie institutions
Human rights Canadian Journal of Human Rights features relevant new work UM Faculty of Law's Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Policy features studies of ethics, accountability and justice
Research Learning empathy for survivors from graphic novels UM prof Kjell Anderson is a research co-lead on SSHRC-funded Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives project 10.08.2026
Truth and Reconciliation Inaugural Phil Fontaine professorship in Indigenous Law and Economic Reconciliation Professor Brenda Gunn aims to identify and remove legal barriers facing Indigenous peoples’ full participation in the economy
In memoriam Remembering professor Karen Busby Beloved professor left indelible mark on Faculty of Law community.
Funding Manitoba Law Journal secures fourth SSHRC grant to support student engagement Tri-agency institution’s scholarly journal competition grants Manitoba publication maximum funding
In memoriam Karen Busby and my Aunt Joan’s cherry cake Remembering a beloved friend and Faculty of Law professor.
Teaching and learning Manitoba negotiation experts gather in Halifax Back-to-back first-time in Canada events showcase UM legal scholars’ dedication and research
Commentary The Conversation: New provincial laws are making it harder to access government records in Canada
Experiential learning An introduction to how art and law intersect Attending the annual Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts teaches law students fundamentals about artists’ legal needs
Experiential learning Learning by Serving a key access to justice theme Annual forum focused on importance of community engagement and experiential learning
Donor impact Inaugural Winograd Symposium on Law and Jewish Life showcases emerging scholars Event brought together students from across Canada to explore legal issues affecting Jewish life