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Windsor Law to host national moot highlighting Indigenous laws and perspectives

A group of law faculty and staff stand beneath the Sky Woman art installationFaculty and staff from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law gather beneath the Sky Woman installation in the Ianni Law Building where they will host the Kawaskimhon Moot on March 13 and 14. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

The sound of prayer will rise before the first argument is made.

When the Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot takes place at Windsor Law from March 13 to 14, the proceedings will begin with ceremony — a welcoming to the territory, a call to the ancestors and a powerful affirmation that Indigenous Peoples are still here and Indigenous laws continue to live.

In-House Counsel Day showcases diverse career paths for Windsor Law students

Students observe the alumni panel speakers in the moot court room.Windsor Law students listen to alumni insights during In-House Counsel Day, gaining firsthand perspectives on careers in corporate and organizational legal practice. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

There is no single blueprint for a legal career — and that was precisely the point.

On Feb. 11, students gathered for the University of Windsor Faculty of Law’s  annual In-House Counsel Day, an event that continues to grow as one of the faculty’s most meaningful opportunities to connect current students with accomplished alumni.

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The future of law takes centre stage at Windsor Law’s Canadian Law Student Conference

Overhead shot of the Ianni Law Building lobby full of people attending an event. Students and guests will gather in the Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building during the WRLSI Student Conference, connecting and collaborating between sessions. (SARAH SMITHERMAN/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

What does the future of law look like? Windsor Law students and legal professionals from across Canada will explore that question at the 19th annual Canadian Law Student Conference on March 5 and 6.

This year, Windsor Law’s student-run organization, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), is infusing new energy into the landmark event, aiming to reestablish it as a nationally recognized conference.

Olympian Alexandra J. Paul’s legacy honoured through Windsor Law scholarship

Jaskiran Braich stands with her classmate in front of a UWindsor sign.Jaskiran Braich (left), pictured at a moot competition, is the inaugural recipient of the Alexandra J. Paul Memorial Scholarship. (SUBMITTED BY JASKIRAN BRAICH/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

As the world watches the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, stories of dedication, perseverance and national pride are unfolding on the ice and snow.

At the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, attention turns closer to home, remembering one of its own whose Olympic journey inspired so many.

Alexandra J. Paul represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia before later earning her law degree at Windsor Law.

UWindsor’s Navigator Project helps self-represented litigants find guidance and legal support at Windsor Courts

Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges stand beside each other at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of JusticeStudent Navigators Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of Justice, where Navigators provide legal support and guidance to self-represented litigants. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor).

By Sara Meikle

For many people facing provincial offences or minor criminal charges, navigating the justice system can feel like a maze.

From locating the Crown Attorney’s office to understanding what documents are required for a case, self-represented litigants often find themselves at a disadvantage.

The Community Legal Aid – University of Windsor’s Navigator Project is tackling this challenge head-on.

Windsor Law Class Action Clinic granted intervener status at Supreme Court of Canada

Gemma Smyth pictured in the Ianni Windsor Law building.Academic Clinic Director Gemma Smyth is pictured in the Windsor Law Ianni Building, home to the Class Action Clinic, where students gain hands-on experience advancing access to justice. (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Since 2019, the University of Windsor’s Class Action Clinic has been working to help class action members file claims, recover compensation and navigate complex legal processes.

It is the only clinic of its kind in Canada, dedicated exclusively to representing class members.

On Feb. 16, that work will reach a new milestone.

Windsor Law Alumnus Paul J. Barnes Appointed Associate Judge of Ontario’s Superior Court

Bright photo of the renovated Moot court at Windsor Law.The renovated moot court at Windsor Law’s Ianni Building, viewed during Justice Paul J. Barnes’ recent return to campus for his Class of ’04 20-year reunion. Justice Barnes, a Windsor Law graduate, was recently appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. (SARAH SMITHERMAN/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Long before he was appointed a seat on the bench of Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice, Paul J. Barnes was learning how to think on his feet in a Windsor Law courtroom, honing the civil litigation skills that would define his legal career.

Barnes, a member of Windsor Law’s class of 2004, has been appointed an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, the Government of Ontario announced last month.

Windsor Law scholar shapes national conversation on Canadian public law

Joshua Sealy-Harrington sits with his colleagues at the book launch.Joshua Sealy-Harrington (left) sits alongside collection contributors Reakash Walters, Dayna N. Scott, Mona Paré, and Samuel Singer at the book launch, as co-editor Anne Levesque speaks at the podium. (SUBMITTED BY JOSHUA SEALY-HARRINGTON/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

How does Canadian public law shape our lives — and who really holds the power behind it?

Critical Conversations in Canadian Public Law, a new edited collection that brings together voices from across the country, considers these questions and offers a critique that is often overlooked in traditional legal education.

Windsor Law alum named to prestigious Schwarzman Scholars program in Beijing

Sara Syed looks over the Detroit River, wearing her graduation robeWindsor Law alum, Sarah Syed, will head to Beijing for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars master's program (SUBMITTED BY SARAH SYED/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

When Sarah Syed learned she had been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar, disbelief quickly gave way to excitement – and then to reflection.

“It takes time to sink in,” Syed says. “Even now, my family will say, ‘wow, you’re really moving to China.’ I’ll be in Beijing in just a few months, and it still feels surreal.”

A University of Windsor Faculty of Law alumna, Syed is one of 150 scholars worldwide selected for the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2026–27.

Windsor Cares needs your help — donate today to change a student’s future

Founders of the Community Closet & Community Pantry stand in front of donated itemsThe founders of Windsor Cares stand inside the Community Closet, which provides essential clothing and supplies to students. Pictured from left: Gigi Joseph, Meg Gregoire, Emily Kydd, and Hannah Joseph. (SUBMITTED BY HANNAH JOSEPH/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Imagine preparing for an exam or job interview while worrying about where your next meal will come from.

For some Windsor Law students, this is a reality.

The Windsor Law Community Closet & Pantry, known as Windsor Cares, relies on donations from the campus community and local partners to remove these barriers and provide students with the essential support they need to succeed.