Dalhousie Law Journal

The Dalhousie Law Journal is an academic law journal that undergoes peer review and is published by the Schulich School of Law, which was formerly known as Dalhousie Law School. It was founded in 1973 by Dean Ronald St. John Macdonald and focuses on current legal topics and issues.

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Grad profile: The community connection

4 weeks ago | dal.ca | Kate Rogers

This article is part of a series focusing on the grads of the Dalhousie Class of 2025. Spring Convocation takes place May 30 and from June 9-19 in Halifax and Truro. Read all our profiles here in one place as they are published. For as long as Dr. Katherine Houser can recall, she knew she wanted to work in health care.
Grad profile: Mentorship in medicine

4 weeks ago | dal.ca | Kate Rogers

This article is part of a series focusing on the grads of the Dalhousie Class of 2025. Spring Convocation takes place May 30 and from June 9-19 in Halifax and Truro. Read all our profiles here in one place as they are published. “There’s no way I’ll be able to do this.”It’s a sentiment Dr. Ariel Provo sometimes hears at the start of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) student tutoring session.
Grad profile: Resilience and representation

4 weeks ago | dal.ca | Kate Rogers

This article is part of a series focusing on the grads of the Dalhousie Class of 2025. Spring Convocation takes place May 30 and from June 9-19 in Halifax and Truro. Read all our profiles here in one place as they are published. Born in Kjipuktuk in Mi'kma'ki, Dr. Jordin Fletcher's journey is a testament to strength, resilience, and the power of representation.
Harvesting success: Ronda Bellefontaine’s mission to boost farmers’ financial know‑how

1 month ago | dal.ca | Stephanie Rogers

When Ronda Bellefontaine found herself tackling house chores instead of barn tasks as a teenager on her family’s dairy farm in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotiq, she knew that becoming a farmer herself wasn’t her calling. What she didn’t realize was this was actually an early indicator of the role she would go on to play in agriculture over the course of her career: providing much-needed business management support to farmers. “There are some very good farm business managers out there,” she said.
Unlocking the genetic clues behind OCD

1 month ago | dal.ca | Alison Auld

A groundbreaking study led by Dalhousie University researchers has produced the most comprehensive genetic map of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), identifying 30 areas of the human genome linked to the debilitating mental health condition that affects up to three per cent of the world's population.
Costly catch: Study reveals alarming cost of tuna fishing devices on global ocean life

1 month ago | dal.ca | Alison Auld

They are large rafts that drift thousands of kilometres across the ocean surface, moving with the currents in an otherwise featureless marine environment. Tracked by satellites, the rudimentary floats – which may also be outfitted with long, submerged tails of netting -- are used to attract schools of fish that can be scooped up by industrial tuna fishing vessels.
Dal researcher's unique study to explore impact of financial markets on global food systems

1 month ago | dal.ca | Stephanie Rogers

A Dalhousie researcher has been awarded a major federal grant to explore how dynamics in capital markets can drive sustainability in food systems. Dr. Phoebe Stephens's interdisciplinary research draws on political economy, financialization, science and technology to better understand the influence markets have in promoting sustainable practices among publicly listed food and agriculture businesses.
Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation 2025

2 months ago | dal.ca | Ryan McNutt |Matt Reeder

The three individuals being presented with honorary degrees at this year's Spring Convocation ceremonies at Dalhousie share much in common: they're all Dal alumni, they've all got Nova Scotia roots, and they've all exhibited a penchant for innovation during their careers.
'I've always felt part of a family': Dal's Barley Party turns 15

2 months ago | dal.ca | Stephanie Rogers

Connection, passion and purpose were celebrated with the presentation of 92 rings to the Class of 2025 during the 15th annual Barley Party held Friday, April 4. The Barley Ring has been a tradition since 2010— a symbol that continues to identify and unify AC alumni with close to 1800 rings across the globe. “This year's Barley Party was an extra special one,” said Brian Crouse (Class of ’75), chair of the Alumni Association board of directors and emcee for the event.
Gathering together: Anti‑colonial design forum builds community and connection

2 months ago | dal.ca | Ryan McNutt

One of the things that unites study breaks and exam seasons on campus is the relative quiet. But don’t mistake the lack of hustle and bustle for inactivity — it’s just that you sometimes need to peer around a corner or two to find it.