Category Archives: Legal Education

Experiential Learning in Legal Education – Creating “Whole Lawyers”

By: Nickie Nikolaou Matter commented on: A Research Study on Experiential Learning in UCalgary Law’s Advocacy Course PDF Version: Experiential Learning in Legal Education – Creating “Whole Lawyers” In 2016, the University of Calgary Faculty of Law’s third-year Advocacy course … Continue reading

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Ethics Commissioner Confirms that Premier Danielle Smith Breached the Conflicts of Interest Act – and a Fundamental Principle of Our Democracy

By: Nigel Bankes, Jennifer Koshan, and Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Office of the Ethics Commissioner, Report of Findings and Recommendations into allegations involving Hon. Danielle Smith, Member for Brooks-Medicine Hat, Premier of Alberta, May 17, 2023 PDF Version: Ethics … Continue reading

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Fighting Over History at a Special Meeting of the Law Society of Alberta

By: Drew Yewchuk Commented on: Resolution on Rule 67.4 Defeated at The Special Meeting of the Law Society of Alberta held February 6, 2023 PDF Version: Fighting Over History at a Special Meeting of the Law Society of Alberta This … Continue reading

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Law Society of Alberta to Hold a Special Meeting to Debate its Power to Mandate Indigenous Cultural Competency Training

By: Koren Lightning-Earle, Hadley Friedland, Anna Lund, Sarah N Kriekle, Heather (Hero) Laird Matter commented on: Notice of a Special Meeting of the Law Society of Alberta dated January 26, 2023 PDF Version: Law Society of Alberta to Hold a … Continue reading

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Just Transition Friction Needs Interest-Based Negotiation

By: David V. Wright Matter Commented On: Proposed federal just transition legislation PDF Version: Just Transition Friction Needs Interest-Based Negotiation For three weeks every January, I teach the University of Calgary Faculty of Law intensive block course on negotiations. This … Continue reading

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