Moot Points

Best and Worst of 2012

Worst of 2012 Kelly Starrak (1L) 2012 was a bad year for Canadians who don’t appreciate being... 

Moot Point: Robo Call

Joshua Allen 1L The robo-call scandal is a scandal in three parts. The first part of the scandal is... 

News and Events

SLS is Hiring

Hey everyone, I’m Austin Corbett, the Executive Coordinator at Student Legal Services this year. Hiring... 

1L Moot

The 1L moot was one of the most memorable experiences in my first year of law. It probably had something... 

The Triumphant Return of Dollar Draft!

Anil Hampole A good local bar is a key to one’s happiness (at least mine anyways). For me, that local... 

Who are the Canadian Lawyers Abroad?

Roger Rouault (2L) “Using law to improve lives” is the motto of Canadian Lawyers Abroad, an organization... 

The Implications of Daniel v Canada

Laura Skorodenski (2L) Recent history has witnessed a political game of “hot potato” with provincial... 

Calling All ALR Candidates

Kelsey Robertson 3L While summer seems a long time away, it is never too early for a first year law... 

Over the Hump: Agony or Ecstasy?

Natasha Tames (2L) Congratulations, my fellow 2Ls! (And apologies in advance to the 1Ls; you will be... 

Agent Provocateur

Lalata Foo Linne (?L) “Excuse me!” She belted, as ten or so faces stared up at her from... 

Hunger Strike or Crash Diet? Heroism or Ridicule?

Julia Ibanescu (2L) It is public knowledge – Aboriginal Chief’s Theresa Spence protests through... 

From Farce to Danger- Theresa Spence and Idle no More.

James Raworth (3L) This article is not about Aboriginal policy – 500 words is not near enough... 

Social

Name: Cobi Dayan Year: 1L Hometown/Undergrad: Vancouver / Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specializing in Acting... 

Law Girl: Andrea Steen

Name: Andrea Steen Year: 1L Hometown/Undergrad: Edmonton/BA Honors (Drama) from the U of A How do you... 

S-Club (The cooler one)

Anil Hampole (3L) In a world where a lot of athletes from a variety of sports are prone to tantrums,... 

Greyhound Dance Party: Destination Kicking Horse

Rodney Perkins (1L) & Candice Kinal (1L) Heading into ski trip we had high expectations. After... 

The Oscars à la Law Factory

The Academy (2L) Oompa Loopma Doompa Dee Doo, this year’s law show was super-dee-doo. Featuring a... 

Sports

Super Bowl dud turns into epic showdown that goes down to the wire

James Raworth (3L) Who knew that the biggest topic in the aftermath of what turned into a thrilling... 

Curling: Why You Should Do It

This year’s LSA Curling tournament will be held on March 1st at the illustrious Shamrock Curling Club.... 

The Mighty Lawbsters

Scott Poitras (1L) This year a small ragtag group of law students decided to try their hand at the sport... 

Trash-Talk – Not just for the Hardwood?

Aron Balakrishnan Trash-Talk is defined by Merriam-Webster as ‘disparaging, taunting or boastful comments... 

A Lesson on Diving

Manav Deol (2L) It’s no secret that soccer is a neglected sport in North America. Whether it’s the... 

Malfeasance

The Snackadium

Stephen Straub (2L) Maybe you’re a Ravens fan; maybe you’re a 49ers fan; maybe you just like the... 

Miss Chiff: Valentine’s Edition

Miss Chiff (0L) Dear Miss Chiff, I want to have a fling with an unsuspecting undergrad who is not in... 

Agent Provocateur

Lalata Foo Linne (?L) “And that doesn’t amount to entrapment?” “Not unless a judge says it does.” “Huh.”... 

What University of Alberta Law Students Did Over their Winter Break?

- A Scientific Survey conducted by Scientific People Law School is a diverse place, filled with diverse... 

What to Do to Lift Your Winter Blues

Andrew Dixon P.Y.T Let’s face it. Winter is not awesome. Further to that, winter in Edmonton is especially...