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About Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies

The Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is a non-profit, academic journal that publishes work from current law students and recent alumni in Canada and throughout the world

Established in 1991, the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is a forum that promotes reflection and debate about contemporary legal issues. As one of the only publications of its kind in Canada, the Journal serves as a unique vehicle for law students to publish their work.

The DJLS is published once per academic year and maintains a broad subscription base that includes law firms, law school libraries, corporations, government departments, alumni, and legal professionals from around the globe. The Journal is also indexed in the HeinOnline database.

An entirely student-run publication, the DJLS is managed by an editorial board, and over seventy volunteers comprising students from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie assist in production and publication.

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Winners of the 2012-2013 LSS Society of the Year Award! Thank you to all volunteers!

Journal Information

DJLS Student Legal Research Conference

On March 15, 2013 the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies held its first annual Student Legal Research Conference (aptly called the "Think Tank"). Congratulations to Hunter Parsons, whose presentation, titled Picking Winners in the Market for Corporate Control: Poison Pill Regulation in 21st Century Canada, received the top prize of $250 and a publication opportunity with the DJLS. The DJLS would like to thank all those who participated!

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Submissions

The Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies publishes articles, case comments, and notes that deal with issues relating to either Canadian or international law. All submissions are blindly reviewed. Submissions are primarily assessed based on originality, relevance to the profession of law, and writing style.

Detailed submission information for the 22nd edition:

The submission deadline for the 22nd edition of the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is now closed.

Subscriptions

With a large circulation and subscriber base, the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is widely available. Enquiries about joining our subscription base as an institutional, business, or personal subscriber can be directed to djls@dal.ca. Subscriptions to the DJLS are $30.00 (CAD) per issue.

The Journal is also available electronically through the HeinOnline law journal database.

Current Issue

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Volume 21 of the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is now available! We are pleased to congratulate the following authors for their successful contributions:


Volume 21
  • Pam Hrick (Queen's University) - A Dangerous Step Backwards: The Implications of Conditional Permanent Resident Status for Sponsored Immigrant Women in Abusive Relationships
  • Martin Twigg (Dalhousie University) - Copyright Misuse: Protecting Copyright in Canada from Overreach and Abuse
  • Daniel Cipollone (Osgoode Hall - Schulich School of Business) - Risky Business: A Review of Dual Class Share Structures in Canada and a Proposal for Reform
  • Erin Fowler (Articled Clerk, McInnes Cooper, Halifax) - A Queer Critique on the Polygamy Debate in Canada: Law, Culture, and Diversity

Who We Are

The editorial board provides guidance and oversight for all aspects of the Journal's publication. We are proud to introduce our editorial board for 2012-2013.

Editors-in-Chief

  • Jennifer Huygen

  • Will Green

  • Dante Manna


Associate Editors

  • Agathon Fric

    Printing & Advertising Editor

  • Danielle Daigle

    Treasurer

  • Jordon Dunlop

    Subscriptions Editor

  • Kathleen Chapman

    Subscriptions Editor

  • Lindsay O'Reilly

    Copy Editor

  • Dave Dhillon

    Copy Editor

  • Sarah Belong

    Copy Editor

  • Allan Richarz

    Submissions Editor

  • Carrie Fiorillo

    Submissions Editor

  • Nick O'Toole

    Submissions Editor

  • Michael Brown

    Online Editor

  • Christian Brands

    Special Projects


Reading Group Members

The reading group members for 2012-2013 will be announced soon.

Faculty Advisor

The Journal is assisted by our faculty advisor, Professor Philip Girard.

Donors

The Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies is indebted to its generous donors, without whom the Journal would not be able to function.

  • Dalhousie Law Student Society
  • Dalhousie Student Union
  • Mr. Ryerson Symons & Ms. Michelle Leighton Symons

A very special thanks goes out to Mr. Ryerson Symons and Ms. Michelle Leighton Symons whose generous support over the years has helped the journal succeed and has made possible the production of our website.

To contact our editorial board visit Contact Us.

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Past Issues

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