The Society aims to promote interest and further knowledge in arbitration, which is used to resolve L’arbitrage est un domaine de droit qui prend de l’ampleur.
The McGill Arbitration Student Society (MASS)/Société étudiante d’arbitrage de McGill (SÉAM) aims to promote scholarly and professional interest in arbitration, a consent-based dispute resolution method practiced both internationally and domestically. Arbitration is an exciting and growing area of legal practice that deals with issues of commercial, labour, and private international law, among man
02/21/2024
Thank you to Freshfields' Lee Rovinescu for speaking at yesterday’s MASS Lunch & Learn! The presentation was interesting and informative, and greatly appreciated by our attendees!
Merci à Lee Rovinescu, de Freshfields, d'avoir pris la parole hier lors de notre SEAM Lunch & Learn ! La présentation a été intéressante et informative, et a été très appréciée par nos participants !
02/16/2024
Thank you to Prof. Bjorklund and White & Case’s Taylor Gillespie and Efat Elsherif for speaking at our yearly MASS/MJDR symposium! It was incredibly informative and a great time was had by all.
Merci au professeur Bjorklund et à Taylor Gillespie et Efat Elsherif de White & Case pour leurs interventions lors de notre symposium annuel SEAM/RRDM ! Le symposium a été incroyablement informatif et tout le monde s'est bien amusé.
02/02/2024
It was a pleasure to have BLG’s Me. Philippe Boisvert come speak to all of you for our first event of the year! His presentation on international arbitration was enlightening and deeply fascinating. Thank you to BLG and Me. Boisvert for their partnership and participation!
C’était un plaisir de recevoir le Me. Philippe Boisvert de BLG pour venir vous parler pour notre premier événement de l'année ! Sa présentation sur l'arbitrage international a été éclairante et profondément fascinante. Merci à BLG et à Me. Boisvert pour leur partenariat et leur participation !
02/01/2024
Freshfields, along with the McGill Arbitration Student Society (MASS), are happy to invite you to a Lunch & Learn on February 19, 2024. Guest speaker Lee Rovinescu, a partner at the firm’s New York office, will discuss the practice of international arbitration in a large firm and will be happy to answer your questions on the subject during a short Q&A session.
We look forward to meeting you all!
Registration: https://mcgill-law.12twenty.com/events #/events/1300110116232
Note: students with dietary restrictions should contact MASS ([email protected]) after registering.
01/25/2024
On behalf of the McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution (MJDR) and the McGill Arbitration Student Society (MASS), we are pleased to invite you to our annual symposium on alternative dispute resolution titled “International Arbitration in 2024 – Rising Issues and Trends”. The event will take place on February 15, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm in the Caren and Jordan H. Waxman Common Room in OCDH.
Recognized as prominent figures in international dispute resolution, Taylor Gillespie and Efat Elsherif of the International Arbitration group at White & Case New York along with Professor Andrea Bjorklund, L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law at the McGill Faculty of Law, will be discussing how the practice has evolved as well as rising challenges in the field. This event is especially geared towards students with an interest in international arbitration, practicing in New York, and White & Case.
The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the speakers. Lunch will be provided to participants (please email [email protected] after registering if you have any dietary restrictions).
Registration: https://mcgill-law.12twenty.com/events #/events/1300110115429
01/12/2024
The McGill Arbitration Student Society is excited to announce our first Lunch & Learn of the new year! Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)'s Me Philippe Boisvert has been kind enough to offer his insights and answer any questions related to international arbitration in a large firm.
Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up on 12twenty ASAP: https://mcgill-law.12twenty.com/events #/events/1300110115941
This Lunch & Learn will take place on January 31 from 1:00-2:30 in NCDH 101. Lunch will be provided. For any dietary restrictions please let us know at [email protected].
See you there!
11/07/2023
The deadline to express your interest in a potential McGill Arbitration Student Society-Société étudiante d'arbitrage de McGill mentorship program with Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners is tomorrow, November 8, at 11:59 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with leading Canadian practitioners in the field of international arbitration!
Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners Mentorship Program The McGill Arbitration Student Society is gauging interest in the potential for a mentorship program with the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners! Since 2004, Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners has promoted an interest in international arbitration and has provided professional development...
10/30/2023
The McGill Arbitration Student Society is gauging interest for a mentorship program with the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners! This is a very exciting and important opportunity for anyone interested in international arbitration, so be sure to fill out this form by November 8 at 11:59pm to show your interest.
Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners Mentorship Program The McGill Arbitration Student Society is gauging interest in the potential for a mentorship program with the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners! Since 2004, Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners has promoted an interest in international arbitration and has provided professional development...
09/20/2023
The deadline to submit an application to join the McGill Arbitration Student Society's executive team for the 2023-24 academic year has been extended to 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐩𝐦. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de rejoindre notre incroyable équipe!
09/12/2023
The McGill Arbitration Student Society is currently recruiting a Director of Communications, Assistant Director of Finance, and Assistant Director of Management for the 2023-24 academic year!
This is a great opportunity for those who have an interest in arbitration to learn more about this exciting field of law while gaining exposure to both Canadian and US law firms and arbitration practitioners.
We look forward to receiving your applications and speaking with you this Wednesday in the Atrium during Clubs Day!
01/23/2023
On Thursday, February 9 from 1-2:30 pm, the McGill Arbitration Student Society will be hosting a lunch chat with White & Case associates Taylor Gillespie and Efat Elsherif on their International Arbitration practice. They will be answering your questions on their work, as well as offering general career advice for those interested in the practice. Lunch boxes will be provided to participants. Register via 12Twenty here: https://mcgill-law.12twenty.com/events #/events/1300110112833