Peter A. Allard School of Law

Congratulations to 2026 Allard Law grads Tyleigh Massey-Leclerc and Dylan Nouri on their Supreme Court of Canada clerkships! They'll be heading to Ottawa next year.

Tyleigh says she was “smiling ear to ear” when she first got the call from Justice Nicholas Kasirer offering her the position. She's particularly excited about the opportunity to “take a peek behind the curtain at our court of last resort” and to practice her French legalese.

Dylan says it was “absolutely surreal” getting his offer from Supreme Court Justice Mahmud Jamal. Since starting law school, he's closely followed the Supreme Court’s decisions. “This is an extremely unique opportunity to be on the other side of the bench," he adds.

Meet the Allard Law grads bound for Canada’s highest court | Peter A. Allard School of Law A Supreme Court of Canada clerkship is one of the highest honours available to Canadian law school graduates. Allard Law grads Tyleigh Massey-Leclerc and Dylan Nouri will begin SCC clerkships in September 2027.

Congratulations to Judge Perbeen Mann, Judge Jacinta Lawton, and Judge Scott Wright on their recent appointments to the Provincial Court of British Columbia!

Judge Mann has taught courses in Allard Law's LLM program as an adjunct professor since 2018, Judge Lawton is an Allard Law alum, and Judge Wright has served as a volunteer coach in our moot program and supervised trials as part of the Law Students Legal Advice Program.

Learn more:

Appointing three Provincial Court judges to serve southwestern B.C. (Updated April 29, 2026) Appointments strengthen access to justice in Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Abbotsford

Congratulations to the Allard Law professors who were named UBC Faculty Wellbeing Champions! Professors Emma Cunliffe, Jon Festinger, KC, Carol Liao and Salima Samnani, KC and Adjunct Professor Amin Sabzevari were honoured at a special event earlier this month.

Dr. Carol Liao was asked to speak at the event, and reflected on what it meant to her, and her fellow honourees, to be nominated by their students:

“Teaching is, at its core, a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and shared effort. To be seen in that very special professor-student relationship, and to be recognized for it, is deeply meaningful to me and for all of us professors in the room… My students challenge me, they inspire me, they expand the way I think about law, justice, and community. Being a teacher is mutually sustaining. I gain so much from the energy, curiosity, and integrity that my students bring into the classroom. Being even a small part of their journeys is something I feel so utterly grateful for.”
– Dr. Carol Liao

Read more about the inaugural celebration event: https://wellbeing.ubc.ca/news/april-04-2026/faculty-wellbeing-champions-celebrated-inaugural-student-driven-event

Congratulations to Dr. Craig Jones, Director of the Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) Project, on receiving the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association's Leadership Award!

Dr. Jones has been a dedicated advocate for more non-profit housing, more community housing on public land, stronger tenant protections, and better access to housing data for everyone who needs it. He’s led the development, implementation and advocacy of the HART Project since its inception, and has researched and advocated for better housing policy for over a decade.

Launched in 2022 and based at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, the HART Project’s tools have saved governments and non-profit organizations millions annually.

Learn more: https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/news-and-announcements/2026/dr-craig-jones-awarded-canadian-housing-and-renewal-association-leadership-award

Congratulations to Professor Sara Gordon on being awarded the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence!

Gordon's student nominators say the amount of thought and care she puts into her teaching has been incredibly motivating. Her approach to teaching is grounded in research that shows students who feel psychologically safe and enjoy their classes have better learning outcomes.

Professor Sara Gordon recognized for making legal learning “a joy” for students | Peter A. Allard School of Law Allard Law Professor Sara Gordon has been awarded the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.

Applications now open for this year's LSAT preparation course for self-identifying Black and Indigenous applicants.

Apply before May 8, 2026.

The 2026 program will take place from June to August, with live virtual sessions held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm PT. Exact dates will be provided soon.

LSAT Preparation Course for Black and Indigenous Applicants | Peter A. Allard School of Law Allard Law Indigenous Legal Studies, in partnership with the UBC Black Law Students' Association, will be offering a free LSAT preparation course for self-identifying Black and Indigenous applicants this summer. Program Features course will prepare you for taking the LSAT as early as S...

Congratulations Professor Karin Mickelson for being awarded the 2025/26 Killam Teaching Prize!

The prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

Last year Professor Mickelson was awarded the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence and she reflected on her career and the most rewarding aspects of teaching: https://allard.ubc.ca/about-us/news-and-announcements/2025/professor-karin-mickelson-awarded-george-curtis-memorial-award-teaching-excellence

Thank you for your generosity and spreading the word on Giving Day!

In an inspiring 24 hours of giving, the Allard Law community raised $72,523 (and counting as gifts continue to be processed) for five meaningful causes!

✅ UBC Innocence Project: $55,435
- The Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation generously gifted $50,000 in challenges, which were all successfully unlocked!

✅ Allard Law Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: $5,200
- When 10 donors gave to the DEI Award, a gift of $2,500 was unlocked from an anonymous donor.

✅ Indigenous Law Students' Association Award: $5,078
- When 10 donors gave to the ILSA Award, $2,000 was gifted from an anonymous donor.

✅ International Justice and Human Rights Clinic: $3,585
- The first $1,500 in gifts to the IJHR Clinic were matched by CFM Lawyers LLP.

✅ Centre for Feminist Legal Studies: $3,225
- We unlocked a challenge gift of $1,000 in matched funds from an anonymous donor.

In total, UBC Giving Day 2026 has raised $1,309,579 (and counting) from over 4,738 donors across both campuses and we are grateful for everyone’s support!

Thank you! To learn more about the university-wide impact of the day, please visit givingday.ubc.ca.

Calling all youth interested in learning more about the legal system, law school and careers in law!

On April 26, 2026, join Youth Justice Link at Allard Hall for a free and interactive conference — open to all ages.

Attend for:

✅ Engaging case study workshops with over a dozen of BC’s leading lawyers in a variety of legal fields

✅ Networking opportunities with legal professionals to learn about their pathway into law

✅ Insights into the law school admissions process from representatives from all of BC’s law schools, alongside LSAT tutors

✅ ... and so much more!

Go to https://www.youthjusticelink.org/conference for the preliminary agenda and registration!

2026 Conference | Youth Justice Link The 2026 Youth Justice Link Conference will be held at UBC Allard. Join us for a day of fun, insights from legal professionals, and interactive activities! Free for all ages.

Today is ! Join us in this 24-hour fundraising event that brings people together to support causes they care about and build momentum for positive change.

This year, Allard Law is raising funds to support five impactful awards and programs that expand access to legal education and help students engage with the complex challenges facing our communities.

Spread the word and help us unlock over $50,000 in challenge and matching gifts!

Help shape the future of law on UBC Giving Day | Peter A. Allard School of Law On April 8, we're raising funds to expand access to legal education and help students engage with the complex challenges facing our communities. Help us unlock over $50,000 in challenge and matching funds!