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We are grateful that the government has listened to the feedback from our communities on the value of this work. 3/3

#weldonproud

Our IB&M alumni are leaders, advocates, and changemakers whose contributions strengthen the legal profession across Nova Scotia and beyond. Their work demonstrates the profound impact of sustained investment in equity and representation. 2/3

Thank you to the @nsgov.bsky.social who announced this week that it will be restoring funding for our Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq (IB&M) Initiative which works to ensure that African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq students are represented and supported at the Schulich School of Law. 1/3

$53.6 Million in Grants, Funding Reinstated

$53.6 Million in Grants, Funding Reinstated news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/03/1...

For many Weldon Welcome Days attendees, one of the most valuable parts of the event was the opportunity to connect with current students like Laken Tucker, Duncan Davies, and Avery Chalmers, a few of the 1Ls who served on the organizing committee. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47ng3Ap #weldonproud

On International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary women of Schulich Law who challenge, inspire, and lead us with brilliance. This year, we are taking the opportunity to highlight Dalhousie Law School alumna the Honourable Justice Bertha Wilson (LLB '57): https://bit.ly/4cx61Ac

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to the more than 80 prospective Schulich Law students taking part – in-person or virtually – in this year's Weldon Welcome Days weekend. We are so excited to meet you, we hope you have a great time, and we sincerely hope to see you again on campus in September!

Are you a 2L interested in taking 'LAWS 2320 Technology & Innovation Law: Clinical Advocacy' during your 3L year? Please join us for an in-person info session on Wednesday, March 4, at 12:30pm in W448 to learn more about the student experience and how to apply: bit.ly/4skbI9g @cdntechlaw.bsky.social

@schulichlaw.bsky.social is pleased to introduce its new Student Engagement Coordinator, Kim Humes. Her role facilitates access to the resources, services, and events designed to enhance students' law school experience. To learn more: https://bit.ly/3MSaAe4

TODAY! "Reflections from Canada's Federal Housing Advocate" w/ Marie-Josée Houle
🕛 Time: 12:10 - 1:20 PM
📷 In-Person: Weldon Law Building, Room 104
dal.ca/faculty/law/
@schulichlaw.bsky.social

@schulichlaw.bsky.social's Dalhousie Law Journal is one of North America’s few faculty-run publications with an editorial board composed exclusively of full-time professors and professional librarians. The latest issue, Vol. 48, No. 2, was just published. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Sfshn5

⏰ Reminder: Nominations for this year's award close on Wednesday, February 25th, at 12 PM!

THIS FRIDAY! "Reflections from Canada's Federal Housing Advocate" w/ Marie-Josée Houle
🕛 Time: 12:10 - 1:20 PM
📷 In-Person: Weldon Law Building, Room 104
dal.ca/faculty/law/
@schulichlaw.bsky.social

Schulich Law student Morgan Meade (JD Candidate '26) spent her 1L summer internship learning from Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s in-house legal department. Read more about her internship experience: https://bit.ly/4kMSpmi #weldonproud

Public Prosecution Service Director Appointed

Congratulations to @schulichlaw.bsky.social alum Rick Woodburn, KC (LLB '98), on his official appointment as the new director of the Public Prosecution Service. 👏

Read more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/02/1...

Provincial Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes Three New Judges | The Courts of Nova Scotia Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia.

Congratulations to two Dal Law alumni – the Honourable Judge Cameron MacKeen (LLB '02) and the Honourable Judge Jennifer MacLellan (LLB '94) – on their recent appointments to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia. 👏👏 #weldonproud
courts.ns.ca/resources/ne...

The Schulich School of Law is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for the following three fellowship opportunities:

✅ Palmer Fellowship in Public Policy
✅ Purdy Crawford Fellowship in Business Law
✅ Schulich Fellowship

Postings close March 13/26, for details: law.dal.ca

Friendly reminder to law students, faculty, staff, and alumni that there is just one week remaining to submit nominations for the 2026 Staff Award for Excellence in Service, which recognizes staff members who have made outstanding contributions in support of the Weldon Law community: bit.ly/4s234w8

Congratulations to Schulich Law students Mikaleigh Cairns and Jaden Christopher, the winners of the 28th annual Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark National Labour Arbitration Competition on February 1, after defeating the University of Toronto in the final. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rhChf1 #weldonproud

Congratulations to Schulich Law Associate Professor Naiomi Metallic (BA ’02, LLB ’05), Chancellor’s Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, who was named the 2026 Indspire Award Laureate for Law & Justice when the award recipients were announced on February 12. More: https://bit.ly/3O7kd91

Friendly reminder! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow (Friday) at 12:10pm for the next Dalhousie Health Justice Institute Seminar Series lecture!

@dalhji.bsky.social invites you to attend "W’loti'", a free public lecture led by John R. Sylliboy, vice-provost of Indigenous Relations,@dalhousieu.bsky.social and Professor Naiomi Metallic, Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy, @schulichlaw.bsky.social. Details: https://bit.ly/3ZrQWrR

Congrats to Schulich Law students Jazmyne MacLaughlin & Andrew Dogurga, winners of the 2026 Julius Alexander Isaac Moot! Both students were nominated for Top Advocate; Dogurga won Top Oralist. Teammates Joshua Langston & Philip Biyi Taiwo also had strong showings. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qu5FOf 👏

Congrats to Prof. Akinkugbe on his Jan. 22 lecture at Brooklyn Law School’s International Economic Law Colloquium, where he referenced his recent essay “Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries.”

Introducing the Dalhousie Fashion & Retail Law Network, a new student society created to explore the dynamic intersection of law, business, fashion, and intellectual property. Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/df_rln/ or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dalcourture/

Jessica Burke (JD ’25) arrived at Dal in Sept. '19, eager to pursue her interest in criminal law. Then came the unexpected: the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a life-altering cancer diagnosis. She says the support of the Weldon community was instrumental in her success: https://bit.ly/45KO8JZ

We are excited to introduce Megan Johnson as our new research development manager. In a role shared w/ Dal's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, she offers strategic and practical support across research activities, helping faculty plan research projects and develop grant applications. #weldonproud

Dalhousie’s OpenThink Initiative is looking for its next cohort of PhD students who are ready to share their research with the world and learn to communicate their ideas beyond academia. Find out more or apply online, applications close Feb. 2, 4PM AST: dal.ca/openthink

Do you know Schulich Law students who are making a difference, on campus or beyond?

Impact Awards recognize students and student societies from across Dal for their exceptional extracurricular contributions.

Nominations close February 2, 11:59 PM.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3NJwOyW

You're invited to join members of the Schulich Law community for the Horace E. Read Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, January 28, at 7 pm, featuring Canadian human rights lawyer Jameel Jaffer, director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, Columbia University. For details: https://bit.ly/4sSbuHk