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Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000

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As of Monday April 7, 51�Թ��students are able to access the Nahum Gelber Law Library 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As agreed between the Students' Society of 51�Թ�� (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.

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Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 51�Թ��

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

Provost honours 31 51�Թ��professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

51�Թ��announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James 51�Թ��Professors, James 51�Թ��Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 51�Թ��professors as Distinguished James 51�Թ��Professors, James 51�Թ��Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

IASL participates in the Manfred Lachs Moot Court (African Regional Rounds)

admin — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:25:28 +0000

The 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law was delighted to participate in the 16th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, held on 22 and 23 May 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Arnold Agaba (Postdoctoral Researcher and Chair the Research Group on African Air and Space Law) served as a judge during the competition, sharing his expertise and helping to inspire the next generation of African space lawyers.

IASL in Africa

admin — Fri, 16 May 2025 22:06:42 +0000

The 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law had the opportunity to witness the historic launch of the African Space Agency and participate in the NewSpace Africa Conference which took place in Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Arnold Agaba, Ph.D. and Ms. Mirette Elgawahry took part on behalf of the IASL.

IASL participates in the 5th USSPACECOM Legal Conference

admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:12:47 +0000

The 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law was proud to once again support the 5th US Spacecom Legal Conference in Colorado Springs. This two-day event brought together legal practitioners, academics, and military personnel to explore key developments in space law.

IASL Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig contributed to the discussions with insights on the law of armed conflict and the implications of artificial intelligence. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with many of our alumni and engage in thought-provoking exchanges.

IASL visits Air Canada HQ

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:06:37 +0000

The 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law class had the incredible opportunity to visit Air Canada Headquarters at YUL Airport! From experiencing the simulator to exploring the hazardous goods department and aircraft hangar, students gained first-hand insights into airline operations.

Collaboration on Advanced Air Mobility with McGill-IASL

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:12:26 +0000

Presentation of the Letter of Engagement (LoE) at the DLR site in Cologne: The DLR Institute of Air Transport and the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) at 51�Թ�� in Montreal are initiating an interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The aim is to jointly research the legal, technological and societal aspects of future air transport systems and to incorporate them into the design and evaluation of sustainable mobility solutions. Pictured from left to right: Tim Alers (DLR Programme Directorates for Aviation), Dr.

CASSOA, EASA and 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law organise workshop

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:42:04 +0000

CASSOA, EASA and 51�Թ��Institute of Air and Space Law, wrapped up a crucial 2-day Legal Workshop focused on developing uniform air laws for the EAC partner states. The workshop brought together legal delegates from the national Civil Aviation Authorities and the national Ministries of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania as well as aviation experts from the East African Community (EAC) Secretariate and Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA).

IASL Celebrates Community and Generosity atwo Special Events

admin — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:08:25 +0000

The Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) recently hosted two remarkable events, each underscoring the strength and spirit of our community. From celebrating the generosity of our benefactors to welcoming new alumni, these gatherings reflected the shared commitment to advancing research and fostering connections in the field of air and space law.

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly receives the Jules-Deschênes Award

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:52:03 +0000

The Faculty of Law is delighted to announce that Professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly has received the Jules-Deschênes Award from the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division. The award was presented to him at the Division’s Presidential Dinner on June 11.

Jonathan Chan wins 2025 Durnford Teaching Excellence Award

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:45 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that Jonathan Chan has received the 2025 John W. Durnford Award for Teaching Excellence.

Named in honour of the late professor and former dean John W. Durnford (BCL'52), and conferred by students, this annual award recognizes a law professor’s exceptional pedagogy.

19th Edition | Institute of Jurilinguistics

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Tue, 20 May 2025 04:30:54 +0000

We are delighted to welcome you to this new edition of the Institute of Jurilinguistics, where experts and enthusiasts come together to explore the connections between law and language.

David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, to receive honorary doctorate at law convocation

aminata.mboup@mcgill.ca — Fri, 16 May 2025 13:53:17 +0000

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce that our alumnus David O’Brien, OC, KC, BCL’65, LLD’25, will receive a Doctor of Law, honoris causa, from 51�Թ�� at the Spring Law Convocation Ceremony on 28 May. He will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2025.

51�Թ��Law ranked among world’s best law faculties by QS

karell.michaud@mcgill.ca — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:03:42 +0000

The Faculty of Law was again ranked among the world’s top universities at which to study law by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Law and Legal Studies placed 51�Թ��Law 41st worldwide.

Since QS introduced the ranking in 2011, the Faculty of Law has consistently placed in the top 50 institutions globally. The QS ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation, H-index citations, and citations per paper.