Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University

10/01/2026

The Schulich School of Law is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people.

October 1st marks the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, a time to celebrate Mi’kmaw culture, language, and traditions, and to deepen our understanding of the history of the Mi’kmaq as the original people of this land.

We also mark Treaty Day on October 1st, a day of reflection and recognition of the Peace and Friendship Treaties, celebrating Mi’kmaw culture and resilience, while calling on all in Mi’kma’ki to honour the strength of Mi’kmaw communities, recognize the ongoing work of upholding treaty relationships, and reflect on what it means to live together in peace and friendship.

Visit the Mi'kmaw History Month website to download your own copy of the 2026 poster in English, Mi'kmaw, and/or French: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/posters/

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

The Schulich School of Law is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people.

October 1st marks the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, a time to celebrate Mi’kmaw culture, language, and traditions, and to deepen our understanding of the history of the Mi’kmaq as the original people of this land.

We also mark Treaty Day on October 1st, a day of reflection and recognition of the Peace and Friendship Treaties, celebrating Mi’kmaw culture and resilience, while calling on all in Mi’kma’ki to honour the strength of Mi’kmaw communities, recognize the ongoing work of upholding treaty relationships, and reflect on what it means to live together in peace and friendship.

09/29/2026

On Monday, September 21, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, confirmed that the Supreme Court of Canada will visit Halifax from September 20-24, 2027, to hear appeals and meet with members of the public.

This visit to the East Coast will continue the Court’s tradition of sitting outside Ottawa to bring Canada's highest court closer to the people it serves. The Court previously visited Winnipeg in 2019 and Quebec City in 2022.

Schulich School of Law Dean Sarah Harding (LLB ’89) serves on the organizing committee and shares that this visit to Halifax will be an historic and unprecedented opportunity for the local legal community and for the law school as well.

“I’m thrilled that our students and faculty will have the immense privilege of spending half a day with the justices,” she says. “I can’t imagine a more inspiring and memorable experience to ground one’s legal career.”

As it did while in Winnipeg and Quebec City, the Court will participate in a variety of activities with members of the public, students and the legal community. Further details regarding the appeals to be heard and the Court's program of activities will be announced closer to the visit.

Please visit the Supreme Court of Canada’s website to read the full press release: https://www.scc-csc.ca/media-medias/new-nouveautes/2026-09-21/

09/28/2026

The Schulich School of Law invites members of the Dalhousie and legal communities to a panel discussion titled "Scaling Down Democracy – Broadening Critical Thinking in Times of Decline" as part of the Law Commission of Canada's Rule of Law Lecture Series, taking place on Tuesday, September 29, from 5-7pm at the Weldon Law Building .

About the topic:
The idea of scaling down democracy aims to acknowledge its fragility while broadening the scope of critical thinking about its erosion. Democracy is at its lowest point in decades, with more than 70% of the world's population living under autocratic rule. Authoritarian resurgence, populism, and the erosion of trust are strongly related to structural factors like inequality, social fragmentation, disinformation, and weakened rule of law. Rather than treating this decline as a terminal crisis, the concept of scaling down democracy invites us to focus on smaller scales of restoration – community practices, local resilience, and everyday forms of resistance – as sites where democratic values can be nurtured.

For event details: https://bit.ly/4dKhv31

09/28/2026

At the Schulich School of Law, reconciliation is a shared responsibility that requires ongoing learning, reflection, and action.

On September 25, several faculty members joined students in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law in Context, a mandatory first-year law course, to talk about the ways in which reconciliation shapes their teaching, research, and service.

To read about some of reconciliation work taking place across the Weldon community, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4d844tB

09/25/2026

Congratulations to two members of the Schulich School of Law faculty, Dr. Matthew Dylag and Kelsey Jones, on their new appointments, effective July 1, 2026.

Dr. Matthew Dylag was appointed as an instructor and is teaching The Legal Profession and Legal Responsibility, Appellate Advocacy, Civil Procedure, and Legislation for the 2026-2027 academic year. He first joined the law school in 2022 in a limited term position and was awarded the DLAA & LSS Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2025. He earned a BA (Hons.) from the University of Toronto, an LLB from Queen’s University, and an LLM and PhD from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.

Kelsey Jones (LLB ’14) was appointed as a senior instructor, teaching Law in its National and International Context and Introduction to Legal Ethics and the Regulation of the Legal Profession. She is an alumna of the law school’s Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative and has been leading the Initiative as its director since 2020. Jones has a BA from Dalhousie University, as well as a MEd from St. Francis Xavier University, and an MEd in Counselling from Acadia University.

09/23/2026

🍂 As we celebrate the first full day of fall, we're reflecting on how the law school's Little Herb & Veggie Garden is more than just a place where things grow. It's a living reflection of the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service.

This year, a Schulich Law staff member grew scarlet runner beans at home from seeds originally shared through the garden and today, seeds harvested from those plants were returned to Weldon to be shared once again.

🌱 One tradition. One plant. Three generations... and counting.

Just as Weldonites pay forward knowledge, mentorship, and service, these scarlet runner beans tell a story of kindness and community. What began as just an idea has flourished beyond a single growing season, creating new opportunities for future generations to learn and give back.

🌿 A simple act of sharing seeds. A powerful example of the Weldon Tradition in action.

09/22/2026

⏰ Reminder: the deadline to submit applications for Schulich School of Law bursaries and scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year is Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5PM ADT.

Find more information, including step-by-step instructions and FAQs, on our website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/programs/jd-admissions/financial-support/bursaries.html

09/21/2026

Calling all St. John's law alum! It's not too late to RSVP for Wednesday's mixer: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/law-alumni-social-in-st-johns-nl-tickets-1996647832415?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&_ga=2.17370937.1423734618.1789989204-1960187634.1789384774

Dalhousie University Alumni

Are you a Schulich School of Law or Dalhousie Law School alum based in St. John’s? If so, we hope you join us for harbour views and local brews at our Law Alumni Social next month! Reconnect with classmates, expand your network, enjoy a complimentary drink and meet Dean Harding and members of the Alumni Relations team.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕠 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Bannerman Brewing Co. (2nd Floor), 90 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL
👖 Dress code: Come as you are!
🍻 Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

Guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend or partner and spread the word to fellow alumni.
We’re excited to be back in St. John’s and look forward to a great evening of conversation, connection, and community!

RSVP online: https://bit.ly/4c3A6GC