Welcome to the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Lakehead University Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Dean Jula Hughes' headshotDr. Jula Hughes, Dean

We are proud to serve Northern Ontario as an innovative regional law school. Our graduates are ready to be called to the bar and practice on graduation as our Integrated Practice Curriculum combines the rigorous study of law with skills training in all three years of study.

As a law school community, we are committed to making a difference, providing access to justice, and leading the way for northern communities. We implemented mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous laws before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called all legal educators to action. We continue to grow our offerings in these areas through leadership and close collaborations with local First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations.

We embrace three mandates in our curriculum: Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and Sole/Small Town Practice with the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC).

Our legal clinic responds to the legal needs of clients across the region and provides important experiential learning opportunities for our students, including the chance to work with Indigenous clients and develop cultural competence skills.

Our focus on Natural Resources and Environmental Law is well situated within Lakehead University, a national leader in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Studies.

Explore our web site to learn more about our innovative offerings and opportunities.

Faculty of Law Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2023

News

Sep
28
New Bora Laskin Faculty of Law mural honours residential school survivors and the children who did not return home

Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law unveiled a mural designed by Neechee Studio that serves to honour the children who did not return... full story

Aug
14
Lakehead University is introducing a new online option for attending law school

Lakehead University is pleased to announce an exciting development for the upcoming 2024 academic year at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law.

Feb
13
Harold G. Fox lecture will focus on Canada and the crisis of global democracy

Democracy is fragile and we should not be complacent about it in Canada. Michael Pal, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of... full story

Jan
30
Harold G. Fox Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Michael Pal, Feb. 16th, 2023

Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law invites you to a presentation of the Harold G. Fox Distinguished Lecture Series featuring: Michael... full story

Events

Mar
19
FREE Legal Services Around Intellectual Property for Students, Faculty, and Entrepreneurs 
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Apr 23 2024 except Mon Oct 09 2023, Mon Dec 25 2023, Mon Jan 01 2024, Mon Feb 19 2024, Mon Apr 01 2024.
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CASES Ingenuity Connections Theatre - FB 2023
Mar
21
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law's 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations! 3:30 PM
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law - PACI Building, 401 Red River Rd
Mar
22
Alumni Panel & Lunch RSVP: Bora Laskin Faculty of Law 10 Year Celebrations 12:00 PM
Paterson Auditorium - 3rd floor, PACI Building (401 Red River Road)
Mar
23
"Open Doors" Event RSVP: Bora Laskin Faculty of Law 10 Year Celebrations 1:00 PM
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, PACI Building - 401 Red River Rd.