Welcome To ROBSON HALL

Table of Contents Robson Hall 3 Message from the Dean 9 Bachelor of - LL.B. 10 - LL.M. 14 Faculty 16 Programs, Organizations & Publications 18 Social Activities, Sports & Student Groups 21 The University of 24 The City of 25 Admissions 26 Finanical Aid, Scholarships & Awards 29 Academic Support & Career Development 31 Tuition 31 Contact Information 32

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 3 Graduates of Robson Hall have “ gone on to distinguished careers The Faculty of Law at the University in practice, on the , in business, in policy work and in a of Manitoba has a long established vast range of other careers where and outstanding reputation for their rigorous education has enhanced their ability to perform producing excellent and well at the highest levels. As our Alumni have proven, a future that rounded graduates. starts at Robson Hall Faculty of Law can lead to ground breaking ” legal work anywhere in the world.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 4 Robson Hall Faculty of Law

There are many reasons to choose the Faculty of Law at the . Robson Hall offers Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees. The LL.B. degree is balanced between doctrinal, perspective and skills based learning to prepare our graduates for the future. The LL.M. degree is a thesis-based program that permits students to develop an in-depth, critical understanding of a particular area of law. LL.M. students may pursue legal research on any topic and from any perspective that interests them. As the only law school in the province, the Faculty is known for its sense of community between students, faculty, alumni and the broader profession. Classes with a small professor to student ratio and our own dedicated building add to this sense of community. In addition, our Law School is on the cutting edge of legal and social challenges for the twenty-first century. We offer a focus on Aboriginal Legal Issues, Business Law, and . These three areas of teaching and research are particularly germane to the legal issues facing Manitoba, , and the international community.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 5 Aboriginal Law

Manitoba, along with , has the highest proportion of Course Highlight: Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Aboriginal peoples among its population. In 2001, roughly 14% of the Reconciliation Commission of Canada (IRS/TRC) population of Manitoba was of Aboriginal descent and Statistics Canada This course explores the fundamental objective of the modern law of projections suggest that by 2017 closer to 20% of the population will Aboriginal and treaty rights, the reconciliation of Aboriginal peoples identify as Aboriginal. The needs of Aboriginal communities within urban and non-Aboriginal peoples and their respective claims, interests and centres and on reserves, as well as their considerable interactions with ambitions. The management of these relationships takes place in the non-Aboriginal communities, suggest the possibility of significant legal shadow of a long history of grievances and misunderstanding. issues to be addressed. Students in the IRS/TRC course will examine rights violations through the As the only law school in the province, Robson Hall is well situated to perspectives of Aboriginal peoples in the context of Indian Residential educate our students and the greater community about the capacities, School, consider the ongoing impacts of these violations, and study both rights and needs of Aboriginal communities and to train lawyers ready traditional and novel ways to repair the relationship between Aboriginal to serve the province and Canada as we move towards just relations with communities and settler societies. Aboriginal peoples. The Faculty has been a leader in the country with its Aboriginal peoples access program. We offer excellent courses related to Aboriginal issues and have more planned for coming years. In addition, the Manitoba Aboriginal Law Students Association, (MALSA) organizes events and student activities, including the Indigenous Association Conference and the Aboriginal Moot (Kawaskimhon Moot) on a annual basis. The Association presents an Aboriginal Speakers Series, where members of the legal community come to speak on specific topics. The organization has an open door policy and encourages all law students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to become members of the Association for support, to learn, or to participate in its regular meetings, events and activities. Robson Hall Alum, the Honourable Murray Sinclair. Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Manitoba’s 1st Aboriginal .

Aboriginal Law Courses: • Aboriginal Peoples and Land Claims Did You Know? • Aboriginal Peoples and the Law • () • Advanced The Faculty has been an engaged local partner of the • Clinical Legal Help Center Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s first national event, • Canadian • organizing an interdisciplinary conference. Twenty-five law • and Procedure student volunteers were on hand for the duration of the • Indian Residential Schools & the Truth & Reconciliation Commission event to provide legal information and help to anyone who of Canada wanted to learn more about Aboriginal law. • The Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 6 Business Law Private businesses largely drive the Prairie economy and that of the be a business in Manitoba, and nationally. country. While other law schools focus their business education on Course Highlight: Business Transactions: “Art of the Deal” publicly-traded corporations and multibillion dollar deals, Robson Hall’s This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach and involves practical focus is on the issues faced by the majority of business organizations and exercises. It introduces students to matters typically faced by their particular needs. throughout the life cycle of a private enterprise. Students conduct Anchored by the Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law, interviews, negotiate, , and draft business correspondence. the Asper Chair in International Business and Trade Law and the L. Kerry The Course extends the students’ understanding of counsel’s role Vickar Small Business Law Clinic, the Faculty offers interested students the amongst other professionals who may be called upon to advise clients opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary expertise that prepares them on business issues to advise clients on the various needs of their business enterprise. related to accounting, In the clinic, students work with not-for-profit organizations. The skills finance and valuation. they develop will translate well into private practice while also nurturing Emphasis is placed a strong sense of corporate citizenship. on transactional matters and questions The Business Law Group, a student club, organizes regular guest speakers, of professional a Virtual Stock Exchange competition, and various social activities. Their responsibility and goals are to increase interaction between students and practitioners in ethics. the legal community and enhance the understanding of what it means to

Business Law Courses:

Did You Know? • American Bar Association Moot • Corporations II • Labour-Management Relations • Agency • Corporate Securities Moot • Municipal and Planning Law • Business Transactions: Art of the Deal • Debtors’ and Creditors’ Rights • Philanthropy and the Law • Canadian National Mediation Advocacy Competition • Employment Law • Real Transactions (CNMAC) • Estate & Trusts Tax • Sales and Consumer Law • • Insurance Law • Securities • • International Business Law • Taxation Law and Policy • Copyright Law • • Trademarks and Patents • Corporate Tax • International Trade Law • Trusts • Corporations I • Internet & E-Commerce Law

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 7 Human Rights Law Canada is considered a leader in the global ‘rights revolution,’ particularly in the years since the adoption of the Canadian of Rights and Freedoms in 1982. Both the University of Manitoba and the Faculty of Law have identified the teaching and research of human rights as a key area of focus. Many faculty members at the Faculty of Law have a solid reputation for their human rights work including discrimination based on gender, disability, age, Aboriginal status, race, economic condition, sexual orientation and status as an immigrant, refugee or prisoner. Winnipeg has a long history of social justice and human rights advocacy (from the Winnipeg General Strike to the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry) and is now home to the Canadian Human Rights Museum (CMHR) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC); The University of Manitoba recognizes human rights as a priority area of focus. With leadership from the Faculty of Law, new initiatives include:

• The Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) • The Canadian Journal of Human Rights The Centre for Human Rights Research will enhance research capabilities, create richer training opportunities for students and facilitate public debate among related disciplines across the University. The Canadian Journal of Human Rights, the first and only academic journal of its kind in Canada, will be a national and international forum for scholars to share and debate ideas. It is the only journal in Canada dealing with human rights scholarship. Student groups such as Pro Bono Students Canada, the Feminist Legal Forum (FLF), and Outlaws at Robson Hall are concerned with the relationship between equality and law. These groups volunteer in the community and host various events throughout the year. Course Highlight: Human Rights Law In this course students will gain an understanding of the current situation concerning human rights in Canada and globally, but with an emphasis on the situation in Canada. Issues of social justice occupy a prominent place in Canadian society and law is often perceived as the most common forum for addressing human rights issues. This course asks us to consider the ability of law to achieve social justice – and to consider law’s limitations.

Human Rights Law Courses: Did You Know? • Advanced Public Law • Human Rights Law () • Administrative Law • Immigration and Refugee Law • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms • Issues in Law and Bio Ethics • Charter Issues in Criminal Law • The Canadian Journal of Human Rights is the only journal • Children and the Law • Laskin Moot in Canada that deals with human rights scholarship and its • Clinical Legal Help Center • Law and Literature inaugural volume to be launched in Spring 2011. • • Legal Aid Clinic • Crime, Law and Society • Miscarriages of Justice • Criminal Law • Public Interest Internship • Consitutional Law • Poverty Law • Gender and the Law • • Sentencing and Penal Policy • Wilson Rights Moot

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 8 ME SSAGE from the Dean Welcome to Robson Hall and the study of law at the University of Manitoba. At Robson Hall you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a most talented group of professors and a committed group of professional practitioners. We also enjoy the support of a dedicated administrative staff and terrific Library staff.

We are a vibrant research community. Faculty members’ research is well-respected and published internationally, nationally, and locally. Robson Hall research contributes greatly to the advancement of legal and socio-legal knowledge and the development of public policy across Canada and the globe. Our student body is a diverse group from around Manitoba and across the country. Students come to Robson Hall with degrees in Arts, Business, Public Administration, and Science and with experience working in a whole range of jobs and serving a variety of communities.

There are many opportunities for you to work with faculty on exciting projects. As a professional faculty, we have high expectations not only of our faculty and staff, but of our students as well. We expect your active participation in your academic studies and in the many other activities that can make your time at Law School a richer experience for you and your fellow students. At first, you may find the study of law somewhat overwhelming. However, in time, you will develop the satisfaction that comes from understanding new concepts, developing new skills and gaining new perspectives. While not every student who attends law school will go on to become a lawyer, the study of law nonetheless includes an appreciation of the ethical standards required of the profession. For students at Robson Hall this begins on the first day of law school as they reflect on the importance of integrity and service in the public interest as an integral part of their future careers. We are a professional faculty. Law schools across the country serve as the “gatekeepers” to professional practice. However, we are much more than a trade school for future lawyers. We are a university faculty and, as such, we view the study of principles, theory, and the relationship of law with other aspects of our social system to be as integral to as the practical training of lawyering techniques. I am confident that you will find your experience in the Faculty of Law both challenging and enjoyable and that it will lead you to a rewarding career.

Dr. Lorna A. Turnbull, Acting Dean and Associate Professor

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 9 Bachelor of Laws - LL.B. Robson Hall Faculty of Law offers a three year LL.B. degree that starts with the fundamental doctrinal courses that allow students to acquire a solid foundation in law. From the foundational courses, students can move into legal specialities, including Aboriginal law, business law, or human rights. Clinical legal education has been a part of the LL.B. program since the early 1970’s and students develop lawyering skills under faculty guidance, expanding their perspectives and ethical understanding of the role of practising lawyers. Scholarship and research is built into the LL.B. program so students have an opportunity to develop a critical understanding of particular areas of law.

First Year Each student is required to take all of the following courses. • • Criminal Law & Procedure • Constitutional Law • Legal Methods • Legal System • Property • & Compensation

First Year Course Highlight: Judge Shadowing

In the Legal Systems course students have the each student writes an essay analyzing the roles “it brings together everything we are opportunity to “Judge Shadow” at the downtown that , authorities and arguments played learning”. One participant noted, “it made Law . Students observe and learn from a in the cases visited, the lawyers observed and the me think quickly about how to apply what Provincial judge and a Court of Queen’s shadowed. Student evaluations are virtually my Robson Hall courses may and may not Bench justice. They shadow them in cham­bers, unanimous in concluding that Judge Shadowing contain.” in court and even over lunch. When finished, is “the best part of the first year” because

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 10 H istory THE E.K. WILLIAMS LAW LIBRARY CLASSROOM UPGRADES Founded in 1914, the Faculty of Law at the University The Law Library at Robson Hall maintains In the earlier part of this decade, Robson Hall of Manitoba is nationally recognized for excellence in the most comprehensive collection of legal challenged people to rethink their views on teaching and research and takes a rigorous, dynamic and resources in Manitoba and is used extensively what a classroom could do when it initiated interdisciplinary approach to the study of law. It is the only by students and faculty, the legal profession, the the development of SMART classrooms. Thanks law school in the province of Manitoba. University of Manitoba community and also the to the support of local law firms, we have five The Manitoba Law School was jointly sponsored by The general public. There are numerous workstations classrooms equipped with pushbutton access to University of Manitoba and the Law Society of Manitoba; distributed throughout the Library. It is serviced video conferencing capabilities, VCR, DVD and both bodies took part in the planning from the beginning. by a secure wireless network, allowing students overhead document readers, as well as instant Expenses of the school were shared equally by the two and researchers to plug in their personal laptops access to the internet. In addition, Robson Hall parent bodies, and its operations were supervised by a or sign out one of 25 laptops that are available to was the first on campus to include a smartboard jointly appointed Board of Trustees. This arrangement borrow and access legal resources online. – a whiteboard that allows students to directly between The University of Manitoba and the Law Society download what’s written on the smartboard of Manitoba continued until 1966 when the Law School into their computers allowing professors to use became the Faculty of Law of the University of Manitoba. their classrooms and engage students in new ways.

Second Year Each student in Second Year must take a minimum of 32 credit hours of courses, comprising (i) the courses required to be taken in Second Year Only, below, (ii) any of the courses which may be taken in either Second or Third Years, including at least one Perspective Course, subject to pre-requisites and co-requisites. • Administrative Law • Civil Procedure • Corporations I • Evidence • Intro to Advocacy • Legal Negotiation • Minimum of one perspective course required in 2nd YR (option to enroll in more) - see list on following page

Third Year Each third year student must complete the remaining compulsory courses, below, including at least one perspective course. All students must also take the Legal Profession and Professional Responsibility course. The rest of a Third Year student’s credit hours can be selected from Second or Third Year elective courses, listed on the following page. • • Trusts • Income & Policy • Minimum of one perspective required in 3rd YR (option to enroll in more) - see list on following page Our Students “With a supportive and flexible faculty, Robson Hall equips its students to succeed in a variety of Did You Know? disciplines. Law school will open your mind to a () world of opportunities and give you the tools you need to achieve your dreams.” - Jillian Nichols, Four of our most recent Deans LL.B. ‘11 are members of the Order of Canada.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 11 Students at Robson Hall “ Law School at the University Practical application, of Manitoba are taught to use the tools of the trade tactical acumen: it’s about effectively and to apply critical thinking in presenting balance their cases successfully. They emerge equipped to practice ” and practiced in reasoning.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 12 Second or Third Year Elective Courses

• American Bar Association Moot • Debtors’ & Creditors’ Rights • Natural Resources Administration & Law • Aboriginal Peoples & Land Claims • Employment Law • Philanthropy & the Law • Aboriginal Peoples & the Law • • Poverty Law • Advanced Advocacy • Estate & Trusts Tax • Problems in & • Advanced Family Law • Français Juridique • Real Estate Transactions • Advanced Legal Research • Gender & the Law • Remedies • Advanced Public Law • Human Rights Law • Research Paper • Agency • Immigration & Refugee Law • Restitution • Business Transactions: The Art of the Deal • Indian Residential Schools & the Truth • Sales & Consumer Law • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms & Reconciliation Commission of Canada • Scholarly Publications • Canadian Legal History (IRS/TRC) • Securities • Charter Issues in Criminal Law • Insurance Law • Sentencing & Penal Policy • Children & the Law • Intensive Criminal Law • Topics in • Clinical Administrative Law • International Business Law • Trademarks & Patents • Clinical Criminal Law • International Law • Wills & Succession • Clinical Family Law • International Trade Law • Clinical Legal Help Center • Internet & E-Commerce Law • Commercial Law • Issues in Law & Bio Ethics • • Jurisprudence • Conflict of Laws • Labour-Management Relations • Copyright Law • Law & Literature • Corporate Tax • Law of Homicide on the Web • Corporations II • Legal Aid Clinic • Court of Appeal Clerkship • Legislative Process • Court of Queen’s Bench Clerkship • Miscarriages of Justice • Crime, Law and Society • Municipal & Planning Law

Our Students “The LL.M. experience at Robson “Robson Hall provides a world-class legal Hall has been everything I education. As students, we are exposed to hoped it would be, and more. dedicated faculty, a challenging academic The structure of the program program, and unique opportunities to compete and the level of faculty support nationally and internationally through its wide is simply excellent!” - Bryce range of moots. I am proud to be a University of Jatto, LL.M. ‘10 Manitoba law student!” - Katie Hall, LL.B. ‘10 * Note: Katie, along with Alison Cathcart recently represented the U of M and Canada at a world mediation advocacy competition in Paris, France.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 13 Master of Laws - LL.M. The Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program at Robson Hall is a thesis-based program that permits students to develop an in-depth, critical understanding of a particular area of law. As a graduate student you may pursue legal research on any topic and from any perspective that interests you.

Program Requirements

Residency You must be in attendance at the University of Manitoba on a full-time basis for one academic year, September to May, in the year of your admission. All course work must be completed during this period. Course Work Your LL.M. program consists of three courses and a thesis. You must successfully complete the Graduate Legal Research and Theory seminar offered in the fall term. You also must successfully complete two additional courses relevant to your research area. One of these courses may be taken outside the Faculty of Law. Course selection must be approved by your Supervisor. A grade of B or better is required in all three courses. Law course descriptions are available at www.umanitoba.ca/law. Course descriptions for other faculties are found on the University of Manitoba website. Thesis In addition to your course work, you must complete a thesis (usually between 90 – 120 pages, double-spaced, 12 point type). Your citations must comply with the McGill Guide for Uniform Legal Citation unless your Supervisor approves a social sciences citation style. Your Supervisor is responsible for directing and approvingof all aspects of your thesis including research, scope, direction and content. As your thesis must be externally reviewed,

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 14 it must be completed to the satisfaction of your Supervisor by mid-July or earlier if so required by the External Reader. Check the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for thesis submission deadlines. These dates are fixed in the last week of August for October graduation. Supervisor You will be assigned a faculty Supervisor with expertise in your chosen area of study. Your Supervisor is responsible for directing all aspects of your thesis work. This includes regular consultation on thesis design, research and content, advice on course selection, and approval of the thesis. Supervisors must be tenured or tenure-track members of the Faculty of Law. As a graduate student, your Supervisor is the central person in your life. Your Supervisor is responsible for directing and approving all aspects of your LL.M.. program, courses, and thesis. You should be in close and regular touch with your Supervisor from the start to the end of your program. External Reader When your thesis is complete to the satisfaction of your Supervisor, it will be sent for review to a professor outside the Faculty of Law who has scholarly expertise in your research area. This External Reader will be selected by your supervisor, in consultation with you, and will be approved by the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies). After evaluating your thesis, the External Reader will submit a written report. The External Reader may approve the thesis as is, recommend revisions, or reject the thesis. When the report is received, you will discuss it with your supervisor before proceeding with revisions. LL.M. Funding & Fellowships

Robson Hall Fellowships Robson Hall endeavours to support 100% of its LL.M. candidates with fellowships. There is no separate application process for fellowships or funding. All applicants to the LL.M. program are automatically considered for fellowships upon receipt of completed applications, including supporting materials. Robson Hall Faculty of Law offers the following LL.M. fellowships: • Asper Fellowship in International Business and Trade Law • Desautels Graduate Research Fellowship in Private Enterprise and the Law • Dickson Graduate Fellowship (Aboriginal, constitutional, or human rights) • Freedman Graduate Fellowship • Kristjansson Graduate Fellowship • Sgayias Graduate Fellowship • Social Justice and Human Rights Fellowship There are no Teaching Assistantships available within the Faculty of Law since the Faculty does not use teaching assistants in its undergraduate program. University of Manitoba Scholarships The University of Manitoba offers the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) for which there is no separate application process. All applicants to the LL.M. program are automatically considered for the UMGF. Travel Grants The Faculty has funds available to sponsor graduate student travel when the student has been invited to present her or his work at a conference. Applications are available from the Office of the Associate Dean (Research & Graduate Studies).

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 15 Faculty Office of the Dean

Acting Dean Lorna Turnbull Acting Associate Dean Lisa Associate Dean Jennifer L. Teaching & Research Interests: Fainstein Schulz Taxation Law & Policy , Legal Systems, Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Advanced Family Law, Gender Legal Methods, , Family Interests: Negotiation & Equality, Mothers and the Law. and Law, Advanced Family Law. Mediation, Law & Film, Torts, Economic Equality. and Dispute Resolution.

Faculty Karen Busby Ron A. Bouchard Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Criminal Law, Legal Profession Constitutional Law, Human Rights Interests: Pharmaceuticals, & Professional Responsibiilty, and Equality Law, Civil Procedure, Biotechnology, Intellectual Miscarriages of Justice. Administrative Law, IRS/TRC. Property Law, Regulatory Law, Drug & Approval, Technology Commercialization, Transfer, and Valuation.

David Deutscher John Eaton Michelle Gallant Teaching & Research Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Interests: Legal Aid Clinic, Advanced Legal Research, Legal Interests: Taxation, Criminal Law, Criminal Research Methodologies, Computer- Torts, Dispute Resolution, Procedure, Clinical Criminal Law, Assisted Legal Research, Copyright; International Law, Money Constitutional Law, Evidence, Legal Bibliography. Laundering & Terrorist Finance. Charter Issues in Criminal Law.

Brenda Gunn DeLloyd J. Guth D.A. Cameron Harvey, Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Interests: Professor Emeritus Indigenous People’s Rights in Ancient, Medieval, Modern Teaching & Research Domestic & International Law, Comparative Legal-Judicial History, Interests: Conflict of Laws. Constitutional Law, International Law. Canadian Legal-Judicial History, Chair of the Manitoba Law Medieval Origins of Modern Common Reform Commission, Chair of Law, Canadian Legal System (History, the Land Value Assessment Judge Shadowing program). Commission.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 16 Gerald Heckman Vivian Hilder John Irvine Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Public Law, Administrative Law, Clinical Law, Legal Ethics, Alternative Interests: Torts, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, , Dispute Resolution, Legal Methods, Real Property, Personal Property. Human Rights Law, International Negotiations, Property. Human Rights Law & Refugee Law, Français Juridique .

Darcy MacPherson Anne McGillivray Donna J. Miller, Q.C. Teaching & Research Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Interests: Interests: Disability Rights, Children & the Law, Crime Law Constitutional Law, Advanced Corporate Criminal Liability, & Society, Legal Profession & Public Law, Canadian Policy Process, , Administrative Professional Responsibility, Law Canadian Federalism Law, Agency & Partnerships, & Literature, Legal Perspectives Commercial Law, Constitutional (graduate seminar). Law, Contracts, Corporations, Criminal Law & Procedure.

David Milward Phil Osborne Evaristus Oshionebo Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Teaching & Research Interests: Criminal Law, Evidence, Aboriginal Interests: Torts and Trademarks & Patents, Law of Rights, First Nations, the Compensation Systems, Insurance Contracts, Corporations II, Regulation Administration of Justice. Law II, Contracts, Problems in of Transnational Corporations, Contract & Tort. Corporate Governance, Corporate Responsibility, Natural Resources Law & Regulation, International Investment Law, International Trade/ Business Transactions, Law.

Debra Parkes John Pozios Bryan Schwartz Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Teaching & Research Constitutional & Human Rights Law, Interests: Art of the Deal Interests: Director, Asper Chair of Criminal Law, Employment Law, International Business & Trade Law, Prisoners’ Rights, Canadian Charter Director,Marcels A. Desautels Constitutional Law, International of Rights & Freedoms, Sentencing & Centre for Private Enterprise and Law, Legislative Process, Labour- Penal Policy, Equality Rights. the Law, L. Kerry Vickar Business Management Relations, Internet & Law Clinic. E-Commerce Law.

Mary J. Shariff Donn Short Wendy Whitecloud Teaching & Research Interests: Teaching & Research Teaching & Research Interests: Biotechnology, Genetics, the Interests: Human Rights Law, Aboriginal Peoples & the Law, Environment & the Law, Contract & Trusts, Law & Education, Bullying, Aboriginal Peoples & Land Claims, , International Trade Safe School & Policies, Director of the Academic Support & Business Law, Alternative Dispute School Violence, Youth Culture, Program. Resolution, Natural Resources. , Sexuality & Law.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 17 Law School Programs, Organizations & Publications

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 18 Programs, Organizations & Publications

Asper Chair of International Business and Trade Law legal needs which helps them in their dealings with their own lawyers. In 1999, the Faculty of Law established the Asper Chair of International The Marcel Desautels Chair in Private Enterprise and the Law has a Business and Trade Law. The Asper Chair sponsors a variety of research mandate to conduct research and provide education on issues of specific including bi-annual academic conferences in international business and interest to the privately held or family owned businesses that are the trade law. An internship program allows up to four students a year to work engine of the Canadian economy. with the Asper Chair and creates opportunities for students to advance their education, while gaining skills necessary to pursue careers in law The Centre’s academic program allows students to develop the necessary or business with an international focus. Additionally, students involved skills and relevant perspectives to address the issues faced by these in the Asper program have the opportunity to participate in international enterprises and their owners at all stages of the private business life cycle. commercial dispute resolution competitions. Publications Distinguished Visitor Lecture Series & Guest Speakers Throughout the year the MLSA and the Faculty sponsor various guest Canadian Journal for Human Rights speakers at Robson Hall. These speakers can be among the greatest The Canadian Journal of Human Rights is the only journal in Canada that highlights of your time in law school. will deal with human rights scholarship and its inaugural volume will be launched in Spring 2011. Law Centre - Legal Aid Clinic The Law Centre, a branch office of Manitoba Legal Aid, provides legal Manitoba Law Journal representation to people who cannot afford a lawyer. As volunteers at First published in 1885 and continually published since 1961, the the Centre, Second and Third Year students operate under the guidance Manitoba Law Journal is committed to providing the legal community of a supervising lawyer. Students are involved in everything from the with challenging and thought-provoking articles from academics, initial interview to appearing in court if the case goes to . This is a practitioners, and students. great chance for students to put all their legal knowledge to use, and gain Underneath the Golden Boy valuable experience at the same time. Academic credit is available, and Underneath the Golden Boy is a publication with reviews of recent students may also volunteer during the summer. Manitoba laws and their development. Legal Research Institute Asper Review of International Business and Trade Law The Institute was created as a vehicle within the Faculty of Law to The only Canadian law journal dedicated to the subjects of international aid in the scholarly mission of the University to create, preserve and business and trade law. The journal addresses issues of interest to communicate knowledge. While the Institute’s home is the Faculty of Law, Canadians, practitioners, and students of international business law and it is also an organization with a mandate to serve all scholars engaged in international trade law around the world. legal research at the University, and the Institute reports to the Senate Committee on Institutes and Inter disciplinary Research Groups. Small Business Law Clinic - The Marcel A. Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law Did You Know? The Faculty of Law operates a Small Business Law Clinic. The purpose of () the clinic is to provide experience to second and third year law students in assessing and analyzing the legal needs of small business owners and Opportunities for directed student research abound at in preparing legal information useful to them. This gives the students Robson Hall - students are involved in independent hands-on experience in this important area of law practice. It also research projects for course credit and work as paid faculty provides “clients” with background material informing them as to their research assistants in all areas of the law.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 19 Moot Exercises in the LL.B. Program - Second and Third Year the Kawaskimhon and the Laskin Moot, a national bilingual advocacy Students get their first taste of oral advocacy during the mooting exercise competition, in the winter of 2008. in Legal Methods in first year. Students are then offered numerous LL.B. Negotiation Competition opportunities to develop their advocacy skills in second and third year. In September, first year students have an opportunity to volunteer as Students are introduced to litigation by preparing and conducting a trial. timekeepers and videographers for the third year students who were Local lawyers preside over these “” which are held downtown at the selected in April for Robson Hall’s Annual Negotiation Competition. The Law Courts Building. Two students are awarded the Solomon Greenberg teams compete in exciting and fast-paced negotiations before several Prize for their Advocacy skills, and then compete in the Western Canada panels of lawyer-judges. At the evening reception, students and judges Moot Court Competition and the Sopinka Cup the following year. The mingle and the top teams receive awards. Many students come just to University of Manitoba has a fabulous advocacy program, which is watch as the negotiations are live-streamed into the smart classrooms in reflected in our success at these competitions. the evening. The winning team advances to compete against American The Introduction to Advocacy course in Second Year involves a simulated and Canadian teams in the annual ABA International Negotiation trial. First year students are in great demand as witnesses. By volunteering Competition in November. to serve as a witness you not only help your “student lawyer”, but you get an invaluable insight into pre-trial and courtroom procedure, and an introduction to what you will have to do in second year. Involvement as a witness takes one evening of your time in November and maybe one or two other evenings to prepare. Students may also participate in intercollegiate Moot competitions such as: the Laskin Moot, the Wilson Moot, Willem Vis and Jessup International Law Moots and The Gale Cup. There is also an annual national Aboriginal Moot, the Kawaskimhon Moot. Robson Hall hosted both

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 20 S ocial Activities, Sports & Student Groups

Social Activities At Robson Hall there is always a social event coming up for students from barbeques, to fundraisers, pub nights and formals, no matter what your style there is something for everyone! Favourites include the Manitoba Law Students Association (MLSA) pub night “Call to the Bar” in November, The Carbolic Smoke Ball, a formal event in January, and the annual Coffeehouse talent show in March.

Sports The University of Manitoba offers a wide range of intramurals to its students, and both male and female students at Robson Hall are proud to take part in; basketball, dodge ball, floor hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, touch football, ice hockey, and volleyball. Robson Hall fields teams in different sports based on popularity. Intramurals run during the week and times range anywhere from early afternoon to late evening. All that is needed is a minimum four-month gym membership (which is offered at a very affordable price and includes access to the gym and other services offered by the U of M). Robson Hall is also home to the historic Robson Hall Jets, who participate in the Law League and Cliff Edwards Classic Hockey Tournament. Intramurals are a great way to meet and interact with fellow Robson Hall students (of all levels) outside the classroom. The intramurals at the U of M are fun and accessible to students of all backgrounds, NO experience is needed! Find the sport you like and give it a try! Intramurals are a convenient way to relax. So bring your gear and take part in the long tradition at Robson Hall. Robson Hall also offers law students the opportunity to meet other Robson Hall students and Winnipeg lawyers by participating in the following sport leagues and events:

• The Law Curling League • The Winnipeg Law Hockey League • The Annual MLSA Golf Tournament

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 21 Student Groups

Business Law Group interested in this exciting field of practice. We hope to spark interest in The Business Law Group (BLG) aims to bring together Robson students Family Law, and provide a source of information for those hoping to interested in the various aspects of business and corporate law. practice family law upon graduation. Throughout the year, we provide members with fun and informative opportunities to mingle with professionals and other students. Our Feminist Legal Forum goals are to increase interaction between students and practitioners in The Feminist Legal Forum works to promote education on the reality the legal community and enhance the understanding of what it means of feminism today as well as inequality and its many layers. The FLF to be a business lawyer in Manitoba. strives for equality in the Law School, the University and society as a whole. The FLF works towards these goals through social action, round Canada Law Games table discussions, partnerships with LEAF Manitoba, guest speakers, and Each year, a law school will host hundreds of participants from around campaign and protest initiatives. the country for Canada Law Games. Sporting, academic, and social competitions dominate the schedule. The Law Games is a great chance Manitoba Aboriginal Law Students Association (MALSA) to get to know future lawyers from around the country. Students in the Association can participate in events such as the Indigenous Bar Association Conference and the Aboriginal Moot Citator (Kawaskimhon Moot). The Association presents an Aboriginal Speakers The Citator is a cheeky, eclectic little newsletter which appears irregularly Series, where members of the legal community come to speak on a during the school year and is distrubuted around the school. It’s a great specific topic. The organization has an open door policy and all law opportunity to pass on the latest lawyer jokes, spread some gossip about students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, are encouraged to become classmates or profs, or vent some spleen about world issues. Original members of the Association. material is always welcome. MBA Mentorship Program Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF) The goal of the Mentorship Program is to allow students to gain practical The University of Manitoba Christian Legal Fellowship seeks to serve the information about the , and to allow lawyers a chance to interests of University of Manitoba Law students and the Faculty of Law get to know future members of the profession. It is a great networking community by providing an environment for the exploration of Christian experience because not only do you meet your mentor, but many other faith issues arising from the study of law. mentors as well. The Mentorship Program is one of the most successful student driven activities at Robson Hall as the vast majority of first-year Family Law Group students participate. You must become a member of the Manitoba Bar The Family Law Group will allow students to network with others Association to participate in the Mentorship Program.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 22 Mediators Beyond Borders provide under-represented and disadvantaged individuals, groups and Mediators Beyond Borders is an international organization with organizations with legal services for the public good. PBSC facilitates numerous chapters, both professional and university oriented. It brings these efforts by matching volunteer law students with non-profit together mediators and professionals to volunteer worldwide in support agencies, lawyers taking pro bono cases and other public interest groups of conflict resolution capacity building efforts in underserved areas. to provide information and research in a legal context that is supervised The vision of the organization is to build sustainable conflict resolution by a volunteer practicing legal professional. capacity for a more peace “able” world. The Robson Hall chapter is the first of its kind in Canada and was started in 2009. By bringing mediation Outlaws training and conflict resolution programs to the faculty, MBB hopes to Outlaws is the queer law student association at Robson Hall. Our goal broaden the horizons of students looking to contribute to the local and is to provide a queer positive learning atmosphere and meeting place at global society around them through workshops, internship opportunities the Faculty of Law for all, regardless of sexual orientation. We welcome and conference attendance. everyone – whether you are queer or an ally.

Poverty Law Society of Robson Hall Robson Hall Bilingual Students Association The members of the Poverty Law Society are committed to ensuring that The Robson Hall Bilingual Student’s Association is a new student group the voices of the poor are heard within the legal community. Equality designed to promote the unique opportunities that are available to in the eyes of the law and equal access to justice regardless of social English/French bilingual students. As part of our aim, we keep our and economic status are fundamental principles which are too often members up-to-date with current events and issues within the Franco- marginalized in the face of practical reality, financial constraints and Manitoban legal community. We also aim to keep members informed complacency. of any employment or volunteer opportunities available to bilingual students, as well as social and networking events. We aim, through research, education, volunteering and fundraising, to raise awareness of poverty and to affect change in both the substantive law and the administration of justice. By investigating the relationships between the law and the poor we can ensure that the legal system works to alleviate the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms, with a view towards the elimination of poverty entirely. ( Did You Know? ) Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) Pro Bono Students Canada is a national network of law schools, law We have great ties between the legal profession in students, community organizations and lawyers all working together Manitoba and the Law School. Many leading experts and to solve traditionally unmet legal problems; the goal of the program members of the come and teach courses, guest is to combine education with access to justice. PBSC encourages lecture, judge competitions, and mentor students. students and legal professionals to volunteer in their communities to

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 23 W elcome to the University of Manitoba Western Canada’s first university, founded in 1877. The University of Manitoba is the province’s largest, most comprehensive and only research- intensive post-secondary educational institution. But it’s not just about size and scale - it’s about options. The U of M offers more academic programs, support for students, campus services, scholarships and bursaries than any other post secondary institution in the province. And that means more opportunities to turn a great education into an amazing career.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll discover even more.

With over 100 student groups and recreation clubs, co-op work opportunities, travel exchange programs, and community service projects at home and abroad, the University of Manitoba offers you more ways to connect, develop leadership skills, and expand your awareness and understanding of this world we all share.

When you combine all that with a gorgeous campus and welcoming community, it’s easy to see how the University of Manitoba truly is the U of More.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 24 W elcome to the City of Winnipeg

Experience the Best of Canadian Culture Access our vibrant arts and entertainment scene by attending world class ballet, symphony, theatre, and opera productions or visiting art galleries, museums, and the Forks Cultural Centre. We also have 130 days of festivals every year, including the Winnipeg Comedy, Jazz, Fringe and Folk Festivals.

Choose from over 900 restaurants of all culinary varieties and experience night life in Corydon and Osborne Villages. Assiniboine Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America and includes a zoo, cricket pitches, Welcome to Winnipeg, the provincial capital of Manitoba and 8th football (soccer) fields, and gardens. Travel around the city to all of these largest city in Canada (population 700,000). We are in the physical attractions using our convenient public transit bus system. centre of Canada and a short plane ride away from other major cities. • - 2.5 hours by plane Magnificent Manitoba • - 3 hours by plane Outside of the city, you will find • New York - 5 hours by plane yourself immersed in beautiful • Chicago - 2 hours by plane rural Manitoba. Enjoy picture- • US border - 60 minute drive perfect forests, lakes, and Winnipeg Weather Forecast beaches, with the cleanest air • Average: 3.30C • Average: 4.10C and bluest skies in Canada. Spring • High: 9.50C Fall • High: 9.50C • Average: 18.30C • Average: -15.20C Summer • High: 24.70C Winter • High: -10.30C

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 25 Admissions Bachelor of Laws LL.B. Application Assessment Hall Faculty of Law considers the applicant’s Each year Robson Hall Faculty of Law admits • 50/50 weighting of CGPA and LSAT score involvement with and commitment to First approximately 106 students to first-year law. • Courses completed by April 30 in the year Nations communities and organizations, and The Bachelor of Laws LL.B., is a full-time, three admission is sought will be included in the the applicant’s intention to use his or her legal year degree program. Applicants can apply for CGPA training to advance First Nations’ concerns and full-time or half-time status. • Highest LSAT score interests. • Applications are reviewed more than once Application Assessment First Year Admissions In addition to CGPA and LSAT score: There are several first-year admissions Individual Consideration Category categories: Index Score (Regular category), The Faculty of Law receives 150-200 • Personal statement Individual Consideration, and Aboriginal. applications for the Individual Consideration • 3 reference letters category. In addition to an applicant’s CGPA • Résumé Early Offers are made to the top percentage of & LSAT score, a personal statement, three (3) the applicant pool in the Index Score category Upper Year Admissions reference letters, and résumé are required. in late December. Offers are made in March Upper Year Students refer to applicants who Twenty-four (24) interview seats are available to Individual Consideration and Aboriginal wish to transfer their credentials from another and no more than 15 offers can be made. applicants, the wait list is created in early July. law school, or an applicant who already has a Students who receive an Early Offer are eligible Objectives of the Category law degree from a school in Canada to receive Entrance Awards which range from • To enrich the law school environment or from a foreign law school, or is/was entitled $2,500 to $5,000 to assist with the cost of for all students by creating a greater to practice law in a foreign . Upper legal studies. Entrance Award distributions are diversity of perspective and experience Year Admission categoires include: Transfer, based on Index Scores but may also incorporate in the student body than which might be Advanced Standing and National Commmittee a student’s financial need, residence, and other obtained through exclusive adherence to on Accreditation Program (NCA). personal characteristics. relative CGPA/LSAT performance. Transfer Category First Year Admission Requirements • To benefit the profession and the Persons that have successfully completed first • Minimum (60 credit hours) two full years community by producing graduates year in a program are entitled to in an approved bachelors program; who can make a significant or special apply. contribution. • The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Application Assessment • Applicants whose primary language is • To assist access for those applicants who • GPA of first year law not English must demonstrate proficiency have encountered barriers to education; • CGPA from studies prior to law in English through one of the following including disabilities. • Current LSAT score options: (TOEFL - iBT), (IELTS), (CanTEST), Aboriginal Category • Written statement or (CAEL). Robson Hall Faculty of Law believes that Advanced Standing Category Index Score (Regular Category) Aboriginal people represent unique groups Persons who already have a LL.B. degree or The selection of applicants is based upon in Canada, including Métis, Indian and its equivalent from another law school, or are the applicant’s academic record (50%) and Inuit heritage, and are worthy of individual entitled to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction the applicant’s highest LSAT score (50%). All acknowledgement in the admissions process. and are seeking the LL.B. degree from the applicants will have their CGPA calculated Our process is designed to facilitate access to University of Manitoba are entitled to apply. based on their entire academic history. legal education and the profession. Robson

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 26 Application Assessment (NCA) can be found: http://www.flsc.ca/ Fee. This application fee neither refundable • CGPA from legal studies en/foreignLawyers/foreignLawyers. nor applied against tuition fees. Applications • CGPA from studies prior to law asp. received without the application fee will not • Current LSAT score be processed. Non-Degree Categories National Committee on Accreditation Applicants admitted in either of the following Applications are not considered received Program (NCA) categories are not eligible to receive a LL. B. until the application fee is paid in full. (For A person applying for admission to the Faculty degree from Robson Hall Faculty of Law. applications that are submitted on-line, of Law in this category already has a law the accompanying Application Fee must be Visiting (Letter of Permission) degree from a civil law school in Canada or received by the corresponding deadline. Persons applying for admission who are from a foreign law school, or is/was entitled registered at another law school and are * Note: This information is intended to to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction, may be seeking to have credits earned here and provide a basic overview. For detailed admitted for study. applied towards their law degree at the other information please consult the Law Applicant Application Assessment law school, may be admitted as Letter of Bulletin online at: umanitoba.ca/law • CGPA from legal studies Permission student for no more than one (1) or please contact • NCA recommendation report year if: • Written statement • a letter has been received from the other Marie Jivan It should be noted no specific number of law school confirming its permission for Student Services Coordinator seats are reserved for NCA applicants in any the applicant to take up to one year of Admissions & Financial Aid one year. Applicants in this category should credit here, and 201 Robson Hall appreciate that not everyone can be admitted Telephone: 204.480.1485 • the Faculty is satisfied as to the quality of and that, given the few places available, the Email: [email protected] the academic performance of the applicant competition is especially keen. Reasons for at the other law school (transcripts of pre- decisions are not recorded or given. Questions law studies are noted). regarding the written statement can be directed to the Student Services Coordinator Application Information in the Faculty. Please visit the website for the Applications must be accompanied by Federation of Law Societies of Canada where a cheque, money order, or credit card the National Committee on Accreditation information for payment of the Application

( Did You Know? )

Robson Hall Representatives We have current students on-hand to provide you with more information on Robson Hall. If you would like to connect with a Robson Hall Representative please email [email protected].

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 27 Admissions continued... Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Admission to the LL.M. Program occurs on a Admission Requirements Given the competitive quality of the LL.M. rolling basis, beginning in November of the To qualify for admission to the LL.M. program, satisfaction of the minimum year preceding study. To be considered for program, all applicants must have a requirements does not guarantee admission financial awards or Fellowships. Applicants minimum cumulative grade point average to the program. are advised to apply early. of 3.0 in their last two previous years of Application Forms can be found at the full time university study (60 credit hours). For International Students, no applications Faculty of Graduate Studies website: Applicants must possess an LL.B., B.CL. or for admission will be considered after March umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_ civil law equivalent. Applicants whose first 15 of the year for which admission is sought. studies/index.html. language is not English must demonstrate a For Canadian applicants, the final deadline minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written), 250 is June 15 of the year in which admission is (computer-based) or 100 (IBt-based). sought.

Research Spotlight ()Did You Know? Some of our distinguished graduates include:

The Honourable Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein (’66 LL.B), Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

The Honourable Madam Justice Eleanor Dawson, Q.C. (’76 LL.B.) of the Federal Court of Canada

Dr. Evaritus Oshionebo recently published Regulating Transnational Corporations in Domestic and International Regimes: An African Case The late Brian Dickson, P.C., C.C., C.D. (‘38 LL.B, ’78 Study (Toronto: Press 2009) LL.D.), former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of “While growing up in Nigeria I saw the devastating impacts of oil Canada exploration on the environmental well-being of local communities.” Dr. Oshionebo’s book explores the role of Transnational Corporations, Gerald Schwartz, O.C. (’66 LL.B), CEO of Onex in Africa’s extractive industries and the range of current strategies for regulating the practices of these TNCs, and proposes a pluralistic approach in the regulatory process. For more information please visit The late Dr. Israel (Izzy) Asper, O.C., O.M. (‘57 LL.B., the Robson Hall website at www.umanitoba.ca/law ’64 LL.M., ’98 LL.D), business leader & entrepreneur.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 28 Financial Aid, Scholarships & Awards

Financial Aid

Robson Hall Faculty of Law is dedicated to helping students reach their unanticipated personal living costs, and unexpected delays in government goals. Tuition at Robson Hall remains among the most affordable in loans, and other award funding. Canada, and we have more bursaries available than any other professional Government Student Loans faculty at the University of Manitoba. We are proud to claim that in Government Student Loans should be a student’s first consideration for previous years; approximately 50% of the student body received need funding. There are many potential advantages, such as no payments based financial aid from one of our dedicated endowments funds. Robson required, or interest accrued, until after you graduate. Hall has approximately $450,000 in need based financial assistance for distribution to law students. In addition, Robson Hall offers generous Entrance Awards. Entrance Awards Student aid initiative began in 2006 with the inception of Law Entrance Awards. Through the generous contribution of various donors, students receiving an Early Offer of admission are eligible to apply. The award amounts range from $2,500 - $5,000. Robson Hall Bursary Program The Faculty of Law awards one-third of the tuition surcharge collected back to students in the form of needs-based bursaries. Since the inception of Robson Hall Bursary in 2005, the Faculty of Law has awarded over $1,700,000. The allocations are based on financial need and are distributed in the fall. Students applying for the RH Bursary Program are expected to apply for government student loans. Faculty of Law Emergency Bursaries Requests are assessed on a case by case basis in the Faculty throughout the school year. The University of Manitoba Bursary Program Every year, The University of Manitoba offers a wide-range of bursaries to both new and continuing full and part-time students that have demonstrated financial need. These bursaries range in amount from $100-$1,000. University of Manitoba Emergency Loans The University of Manitoba emergency loan program provides short- term assistance to students who experience unexpected and immediate financial expenses or constraints. This includes, but is not limited to,

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 29 Scholarships & Awards The Faculty of Law is committed to attracting and retaining the best students by offering them access to exceptional education and recognizing achievement. A number of performance and merit based awards and funding are distributed to students recognizing their commitment to their education. Pitblado Scholars Program these awards and, in some cases, to submit statements indicating how Each student on the Faculty of Law Dean’s Honour List at the end of first they meet the criteria established in the terms of reference. The awards and/or second year who are continuing their legal studies in the next include, among others, the Yude M. Henteleff Award in Human Rights academic year at Robson Hall becomes a Pitblado Scholar. Students are and Civil Liberties, the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Professional Excellence presented with a $5,000 scholarship at a formal reception in September. Award, and the Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP Award. The scholarship is applied directly to tuition. The Scholars Program was set up by Jim & Sandra Pitblado in memory of Mr. Pitblado’s father and Fillmore Riley LLP Graduate Debt Relief grandfather. Through the generosity of the law firm of Fillmore Riley LLP, an endowment fund has been established to offer assistance to students Academic Achievement Awards following graduation from the Faculty of Law at the University of The Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba is committed to Manitoba. The objective of the award is to provide students with debt attracting and retaining the best students by offering them access to relief on personal bank loans or lines of credit incurred to support their exceptional education and recognizing achievement. Awards are offered legal studies at Robson Hall. These awards are intended for students that aim to reward academic ability but also to acknowledge professional graduating from the Faculty of Law who remain in the Province of excellence and outstanding achievement in volunteer activities at Robson Manitoba to article or to practice law. The call for applications is annually Hall and in the community at large. Students are required to apply for in March.

Our Students “There is a great sense of community “Attending Robson Hall has been a at Robson Hall. With excellent faculty, fantastic opportunity. The smaller faculty, students, and staff working together along with great practical experiences like as a team, Robson Hall has definitely the University Law Clinic, mean that law lived up to its strong reputation for students can really feel they are making collegiality during my time here.” - a difference in the world, even before Jason Roberts, LL.B. ‘10 graduation.” - Julia Negrea, LL.B. ‘10

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 30 The Academic Support Program This Program provides tutoring to First Year Individual Consideration, Aboriginal, and Half-Time students and to students whose mid-term exam results suggest that they could benefit from the Program. Professor Wendy Whitecloud is the Director of the Program. C areer Development The Career Development Office is dedicated to alerting students to upcoming national events, and to providing job postings for articling, summer and clerkship positions. In addition, we maintain postings for international and volunteer opportunities. Through our Career Development Office, we offer workshops, seminars and individualized consultations where students can discuss their career goals and obtain guidance on how to achieve them. In addition, we hold a Career Fair which allows students to network with local and national firms as well as various government agencies in a casual setting. As an additional service for students interested in pursuing careers outside Manitoba, we host on-campus interviews for out of province firms. Information on clerkships and international exchanges is also provided by this office. The Career Resource Centre also has a vast array of career-focused information including books that are available for loan. We are proud to state that over 95% of our Class of 2010 have secured Articling or Clerking positions upon graduation. T uition Fees Bachelor of Laws LL.B. In 2010-11 the basic full time tuition and student services fees plus the fee for the University of Manitoba Student Union and the Manitoba Law Students’ Association fee are currently approximately $9,500. In addition, full-time students may expect to spend approximately $3,000 per year for course materials, supplies and other course-related expenses. Master of Laws LL.M. 1Year Year 2 Canadian Students: Program Fee: $4,124.90 ($2,062.5 per term) Continuing Fee: $665.60 ($332.80 per term) International Students: Program Fee: $8,249.80 ($4,124.90 per term) Continuing Fee: $665.60 ($332.80 per term) Note: Cost-of-Living not included.

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 31 C ontact Information

The mailing addresses for the following University offices are: (Name of Office), (Room number and Building), University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Student Services Centre Associate Dean Research & Graduate Studies Student Services Coordinator Dr. Jennifer L. Schulz Admissions & Financial Aid 201 Robson Hall Room 452 Telephone: 204. 480.1485 Telephone: 204.474.7958 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: umanitoba.ca/law Student Housing Information Career Development 101 Arthur Mauro Residence 440 Robson Hall Telephone: 204. 474.9922 Telephone: 204.474.7932 Toll Free: 1.800.859.8737 Email: [email protected] Web site: umanitoba.ca/student/housing/ Director, Academic Support Program Student Advocacy Telephone: 204. 474.6448 519 University Centre Office of the Dean Telephone: 204. 474.7423 Dr. Lorna A. Turnbull Web site: umanitoba.ca/student/resource/ Room 301A Telephone: 204.474.9282 Email: [email protected]

Associate Dean, LL.B. Program Prof. Lisa Fainstein Room 300D Telephone: 204.474.6133 Email: [email protected]

Robson Hall Faculty of Law I 32 HISTORY

Founded in 1914, the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba is nationally recognized for excellence in teaching and research and takes a rigorous, dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to the study of law.

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