Law Show Girl

Elsa Johnson (3L)

Describe your role in The Wizard of Laws.
I have two roles: I play the eccentric mother of our heroine (who I suspect hits the cooking sherry pretty hard behind the scenes) as well as a narrator who just can’t quite get it right.

What should be the theme song of your life?
“You can call me Al” by Paul Simon.

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Law Show Guy

Dave Lloyd (1L)

Describe your role in The Wizard of Laws.
Toto, the wisecracking bystander who becomes very, very frustrated with the people in the Land of Laws. Basically, I think I’m smarter than everyone in the Land of Laws, but Dorothy never gives me a chance to shine. But I still love her.

How do you feel about your role?
I’m reluctant to admit this in view of the accolades I’ve received (alcohol-fuelled as they may have been): I love my role because I’m not really acting. I was typecast. Also, I may get to wear a onesie, which is pretty awesome.
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He Said, She Said: The 1L Moot

He Said: THE 1L MOOT: Oral Advocacy is both an Art and a Science
Stephen Dugandzic (2L)

It seems like just yesterday my co-counsel and I successfully argued the merits of overturning the court of first instance’s finding that a post-contractual variation unsupported by fresh consideration could never be rendered enforceable between the parties. To accomplish this on appeal, we had to persuade the court to depart from strict application of the traditional common law requirement of consideration; we faced an uphill battle without any binding case law. Read more

Carbolic: A Night To Remember. Or Not.

Andrew Dixon (2L)

So it’s February, and February is not always a fun time for law students. For 1L’s, factums are due. For 2L’s, it’s just dawned on you that you’re only half way done law school and you still have another year and a half to go. And for 3L’s, you have one foot out the door while trying to figure out if you can go to Coachella, and still pass all of your classes. But for one brief moment in February, there is a night that we all can come together as a faculty: The Carbolic Smoke Ball. Read more

Oscar Night Preview

Katie Clackson (3L)

For a movie geek like myself, there are few things as exciting as Oscar Night. It’s not just the designer confections of the red carpet or the hilarity and costume changes that the host – Billy Crystal, not Eddie Murphy – will surely bring. It’s the fun of watching some of the best films and performances of the year be recognized. It’s the joy of wearing your pearls with your pyjamas while eating fancy popcorn and making your predictions for who the winners will be.
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Ski Trip 2012

Cam Siempelkamp (2L)

A few weekends ago, over 100 law students braved a 6-hour long bus ride to Kicking Horse Mountain in beautiful Golden, BC for the annual Law Ski Trip. As far as I know, everyone made it back. Here are some highlights of the trip for those of you who could not make it.
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Law Mom: Julia Ibanescu

Julia Ibanescu (1L)

Hometown: Dej, middle of nowhere, Romania. Well, to be precise, middle of Transylvania, Romania.

Undergrad: Media and Communications, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania.

How many children do you have and how old are they?
Joshua, is 5; Jesse is 3; Bianca, our little princess is 9 months.
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Law Dad: Russ Shepp

Russ Shepp (2L)

Hometown: Esterhazy Saskatchewan (Go Riders!)

Undergrad: B.Ed BSc from the Prairie Province Ivy League School (University of Saskatchewan)

How many children do you have and how old are they?
2 Children, Sophie is 2.5 years old and Thomas is 1 month old.
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He Said, She Said: 1L Mid-term Exams

She Said: Mid-terms are worth it
Kelly Thompson (1L)

I cannot say that I enjoyed my first set of law school exams – I think you would be hard-pressed to find someone who would say that. But I think, in the end, they have turned out to be a beneficial experience which will help me moving forward. The biggest benefit was getting my CANs in gear. Read more

We Are Halfway There!

Shanlee Von Vegesack (2L)

At the end of exams this past December, we saw a flurry of status updates from second year students saying mainly one thing: “Half way done law school!!!” It appeared that law students were just as stoked as Bon Jovi to be half way there. So it seems appropriate to do a brief recap of what has gone down in our first year and a half of law school. Most of us came here with varied expectations and we waited anxiously for what was to come. Read more

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