Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law
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| Chancellor | Wally Oppal, Q.C. |
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| Dean | Bradford Morse |
| Location | , , |
| Sport Teams | Thompson Rivers WolfPack |
| Affiliations | University of Calgary Faculty of Law |
| Website | TRU Law |
Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law is the graduate school of law of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
History
TRU Faculty of Law officially opened to students on September 6, 2011 with a first year class of 75 students and 10 faculty members.[1] The ceremonial opening was attended by several dignitaries, including the Honourable Chief Justice Lance Finch, former BC Attorney General Wally Oppal, Q.C., and CBA BC Chapter President Sharon Matthews, among many others.[2] The school has produced several notable lawyers, including Paul Bosco of Murphy Battista LLP[3] and James Gill of Pacific Law[4] in Vancouver, British Columbia, Nelson Selamaj of Pearce Schneiderat[5] in Penticton, British Columbia, and Austin Paladeau of McLeod Law LLP[6] in Calgary, Alberta.
Location
The Faculty of Law is currently housed in the third and fourth floor of the Old Main building of Thompson Rivers University. The two floors opened its doors in time for the admitting class of 2014-2015.
Old Main Revitalization
In 2012, the Faculty of Law was moved to the expanded and remodeled Old Main building. Old Main's revitalization was inspired by the region’s most prominent landmarks (notably Mt. Peter and Paul). It added 40,000 square feet of learning, library and student spaces.[7]
Affiliation With the University of Calgary
TRU Law adopted University of Calgary's Faculty of Law curriculum upon its opening in Fall 2011.[8] According to former U of C Faculty of Law Dean Alastair Lucas, the U of C's focus on natural resources, energy, and environmental law is "uniquely suited to academic priorities at TRU and we are excited to provide them together with a program that focuses on practical legal skills instruction."[9]
Student Organizations
The primary student organization is the TRU Society of Law Students. Established in October 2011, the Society has adopted a series of strategic priorities aimed at enriching and supporting the student experience.[10] A number of clubs have been established under the TRU SLS banner, including the TRU South Asian Law Students Association, TRU Indigenous Law Students Association, "Asia Pacific Law Students Association" and Black Law Students' Association.[11] There are also a number of law student-comprised sports teams that compete in the various TRU recreation leagues.
The Faculty of Law also participates in the CBA BC Branch's student mentorship program. This program is designed to match law students with lawyers willing to share their experience and insight into the practice of law.[12]
References
- ^ http://www.tru.ca/law.html
- ^ http://www.starjournal.net/news/129562083.html
- ^ "Bosco, Paul J. - Murphy Battista LLP". Murphy Battista LLP. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Vancouver Legal Team - Pacific Law Group". www.pacificlaw.ca. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Penticton Lawyers – Law is the only way". www.pslawyers.ca. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Austin S. Paladeau | McLEOD LAW LLP". www.mcleod-law.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ http://cba.org/bc/bartalk_11_15/12_11/gail_mckay.aspx
- ^ http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/Canadas-newest-law-school-aims-to-improve-access-to-justice.html
- ^ http://www.cba.org/bc/bartalk_06_10/08_10/guest_craig.aspx
- ^ http://www.trusls.org/
- ^ http://www.trusls.org/what-we-do/clubs/
- ^ http://www.cba.org/bc/initiatives/main/student_initiatives.aspx