The members of the Equity and Diversity Committee would like to remind all students that there are many resources available to help manage high stress levels. Stress can manifest itself differently from person to person and the manner in which people cope and manage stress is very individualized. Click here to view a letter from the Equity and Diversity Committee.
Please join the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Goldelox Productions for the Vancouver premiere of the ground-breaking new documentary film, Consent: HIV Non-Disclosure and Sexual Assault Law, on October 22nd at 7:30pm at the Fletcher Challenge Theatre (515 West Hasting Street). This film will shine a light on the problems of criminalizing non-disclosure of HIV status, and how to challenge the problematic legal framing which affects all people living with HIV. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring: a leading HIV doctor, a woman living with HIV and a legal expert. Click here for more information. Click […]
Click here for a copy of the proposed ALSS budget for the 2015-2016 academic year. All ALSS members are encouraged to examine the proposed budget and send any inquiries or concerns to Jen Horton, the ALSS Director of finance prior to the budget meeting on Thursday, September 24th, 2015. On Thursday, September 24th, 2015, all ALSS members are encouraged to attend the Budget Meeting at 12:30pm in room 104. Immediately following the Budget Meeting, ALSS members will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposed budget (through secret ballot) – voting will be open until 2:30pm on Thursday, September […]
The Equity & Diversity Committee is chaired by the ALSS Ombudsperson and is responsible for fostering an equitable and respectful learning environment at Allard Law. Through inquiry, education, respectful dialogue and outreach on issues related to the wide variety of student backgrounds, concerns and lived experiences, the Committee strives to promote its vision among Allard Law students, faculty and administrators. This vision is to create a progressive and holistic learning environment that respects, values, and includes the diverse perspectives that are present in Canadian society. To that end, it devotes considerable focus on the representation of women, LGBTQ+ students, Indigenous […]
1L Election Information Academic Council (4 positions) The Academic Council represents your academic interests at the law school and deals will all aspects of student life that touch on academic performance. Representatives sit on Faculty Council and participate in faculty committees regarding matters such as the law school curriculum, tuition, admission, and examinations. Representatives will attend weekly meetings of the Academic Council, will join faculty committees, and will contribute to the discussions and activities that shape the JD program at Allard School of Law. For more information, touch base with Matthew at academic@allardlss.com. Social Council (8 positions) The Social Council […]