Carleton University's Department of Law and Legal Studies offers Canada’s premier programs for the critical, interdisciplinary study of law.
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It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of beloved colleague, Diana Young. You can read more details about her life and contribution to our department on our website: carleton.ca/law/2025/remembe…
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Congratulations to the 2025 Student EDI Research Award recipients, Arleth Lugo Ruiz and Diksha Kale, who presented their projects yesterday! Their work is a powerful testament to the impact of EDI-informed research. #Equity
ALT Diksha on the left, taller, black long hair and black dress. Arleth on the right, teal blue long hair, black top and pink, sequined skirt. Both are standing in front of the presentation screen.
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Looking forward to presenting with @cuLegalStudies at an event for high school students considering attending @Carleton_U today. #CU2 #CarletonUniversity.
I’ll be discussing my research as well as a course on #ClimateChange advocacy I’m teaching with @hgillfrerking in May.
Professor Philip Kaisary, author of From Havana to Hollywood, has published a piece in The Conversation: “While Hollywood ignored stories of Black resistance, Cuban filmmakers celebrated Black power.”
You can read the article here: theconversation.com/while-ho…
Attention undergrad students in Law & Legal Studies! Are you curious as to what kind of careers you can pursue after graduation? Please join us for “What you can do with your BA in Law” on Wednesday November 6th at 6:00 pm! Register here: carleton.ca/law/what-you-can…
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Can international law constrain cyberwar? Join us @FPGACarleton for a cutting-edge discussion with @amandaghahreman, @GaryCorn5, @ICRC's Lakmini Seneviratne and others on Wed Nov 6 at 9:30am in Richcraft Hall room 2228.
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We are pleased to share that Professor Nadine Ijaz has been awarded the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Society Special Award in Science! More details here: carleton.ca/law/2024/nadine-…
Today is a big day! Our 2024 graduates crossed the stage this morning to receive their degrees!
On behalf of the entire department, we wish to extend a huge congratulations to all of our students who are graduating in our PhD, MA and BA programs!
We are pleased to share that Dr. William Hebert, an Associate Professor in our department testified as an expert for a case with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal last week!
More details about this case can be found here: prisonjustice.org/news-relea…
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Exciting news: @ottawacity has confirmed the pedestrian bridge over the Rideau River connecting Vincent Massey Park to @Carleton_U is set to open on Saturday, June 15, 2024! students.carleton.ca/2024/06…
Congratulations to Professor Ania Zbyszewska, who has been awarded the FLS Editors’ Article Prize AND Mitacs Award! More details here:
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We are excited to announce our newest concentration for BA Honours students: Criminal Law and Social Order! More details here: carleton.ca/law/2024/announc…
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Join us this week at the Library Open House. We are bringing all our experts together for you. Learn more about: publishing your research, specialized collections, research help and class instruction, course reserves and accessibility services - so much more...
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Welcome to the summer term, Ravens! We wish you all the best on your first classes today. Check out the Current Students website for resources available to support your wellness and academic success. students.carleton.ca/2024/05…
We are hiring an Experiential Learning Coordinator for an 18 month term! More details here: carleton.njoyn.com/CL2/xweb/…
Check out this special issue of the Journal of Prisoners on Prisons co-edited by our very own Professor Dale Spencer!
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NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
A special issue of the JPP on homelessness & incarceration edited by @ErinDej (@WLUCriminology) & Dale Spencer (@cuLegalStudies).
Printed copies will be available for purchase through the @uOttawaPress later this spring.
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It’s the last day of classes for the winter term! Classes follow a Friday schedule today.
Congratulations to all Ravens who have finished their final classes of the year – or of their degree.
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"Tackling the Causes of Crime, Not Sending More People to Jail, Is the Only Way To Fight It" writes @cuLegalStudies PhD candidate Jeffrey Bradley in the latest article in @ConversationCA:
newsroom.carleton.ca/story/t…
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