2026 News
Western Law Student Max Adams Selected to Clerk at Supreme Court of Canada Following Ontario Court of Appeal
March 04, 2026 - Western Law student Max Adams has been selected to clerk for Chief Justice Richard Wagner at the Supreme Court of Canada, following a clerkship at the Ontario Court of Appeal after graduation.
Read more...From Western Law to the WNBA: Aaron Barrett's Journey to the Toronto Tempo
February 23, 2026 - Aaron Barrett (JD ’20) is the General Counsel of the Toronto Tempo, the first Canadian franchise in the WNBA. Early into the role, he is already reconnecting with Western Law. He recently reached out to find a summer intern for the Tempo’s inaugural season through the Western Law Internship Program. Even late in the matching process, Western made it work.
Read more...Justice Renu Mandhane Delivers Lerners LLP Women in Law Lecture
February 17, 2026 - Justice Renu Mandhane of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered the second annual Lerners LLP Women in Law Lecture on February 9, 2026, exploring how community and relationships shape legal careers in "From Isolation to Autonomy: The Power of Community in Your Legal Journey."
Read more...Western Law Students Excel at Julius Alexander Isaac Moot
February 06, 2026 - Western Law had an outstanding showing at this year's Julius Alexander Isaac Moot, one of the most demanding competitions in Canadian legal education.
Read more...Western Law Student Represents Canada at G20 Youth Summit
January 27, 2026 - Shivohum Nar, a second-year JD student at Western Law, represented Canadian youth at the G20 Youth Summit (Y20) in Johannesburg, South Africa, serving as the Canadian delegate in the Economic Development and Employment Track.
Read more...Building Bridges: Meet Moyosore Somide, Director of Community Legal Services
February 03, 2026 - Moyosore Somide brings entrepreneurial vision, deep community commitment, and a passion for mentorship to her role leading Western Law's Community Legal Services clinic.
Read more...Professor Joanna Langille Teaches International Trade Law at University of Melbourne
January 26, 2026 - Western Law Professor Joanna Langille recently taught an intensive course on international trade law at the University of Melbourne, engaging with 35 graduate students from more than a dozen countries.
Read more...Western Law Students Reach Octofinals at World Universities Debating Championship
January 09, 2026 - Two Western Law students have achieved a historic result at the World Universities Debating Championship (Worlds), the largest and most prestigious international debating tournament for university students.
Read more...Western Law student driven to support others through law, journalism
January 08, 2026 - Max Gao sees his experience at Western Law as the “ultimate springboard”. He finds deep value in the connections he is building and the ways that legal education is changing his world view.
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