Members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community gather around a traditional drum, opening and closing the students' visit with ceremonial songs that honoured culture and connection. (SUBMITTED BY GEMMA SMYTH/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
For first-year law students at the University of Windsor, learning about access to justice often begins in the classroom.
But on March 20, that learning extended beyond campus, onto the lands of Aamjiwnaang First Nation.
Supported by UWindsor’s Article U: Diversity, Indigeneity, and Anti-Racism Professional Development Fund and Windsor Law, students in the Access to Justice course travelled to the community near Sarnia for a day of land-based, experiential learning centred on environmental and treaty rights.
— Published on Apr 6th, 2026
Andrew Eckart, staff lawyer at the Windsor Law Class Action Clinic, is part of the team advancing legal perspectives in the Birth Alerts case as an intervenor. (SUBMITTED BY ANDREW ECKART/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
When newborn babies were taken from their parents under Ontario’s controversial Birth Alerts policy, the removals left lasting trauma for families and highlighted systemic discrimination.
The Windsor Law Class Action Clinic has been granted intervener status before the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a landmark class action that seeks compensation for families harmed as a result of that policy.
— Published on Apr 6th, 2026
Dr. Danardo Jones of the University of Windsor's Faculty of Law, emphasizes that upholding the law and ensuring police accountability is a responsibility shared by everyone. (DALIA DEFILIPPI/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Recent allegations of corruption involving police officers in Ontario have brought renewed attention to questions of oversight, accountability and the broader principles that guide the justice system.
For Professor Danardo Jones, a criminal law scholar at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law, the moment offers an opportunity to examine how those principles are applied, upheld and understood both inside and outside policing institutions.
— Published on Mar 26th, 2026
Law student organizers and alumni panelists pose together in the moot courtroom at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law during the Future of Law conference. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Students, legal professionals and community members gathered at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law on March 5 and 6 for the Future of Law Conference, a two-day event examining innovation and change within the legal profession.
Organized by the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), the annual conference drew more than 150 registrants across two days.
— Published on Mar 20th, 2026
Students connect with potential employers at the annual Windsor Law Career Fair, held at Caesars Windsor. The event brought together employers, alumni and students for networking and career exploration. (SARA MEIKLE/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Each year, the Windsor Law community comes together in a show of mentorship, opportunity and connection that reflects the school’s deep commitment to its students and alumni.
The Windsor Law Career Fair returned March 4 at Caesars Windsor, drawing nearly 300 students — the largest turnout in the event’s history — along with alumni and employers for a day of panels, roundtables and one-on-one networking.
— Published on Mar 17th, 2026
Faculty 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.
— Published on Mar 3rd, 2026
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.
— Published on Feb 26th, 2026
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.
— Published on Feb 25th, 2026
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.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
Student 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.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
Members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community gather around a traditional drum, opening and closing the students' visit with ceremonial songs that honoured culture and connection. (SUBMITTED BY GEMMA SMYTH/University of Windsor)
