Law Library Blog

The Law Library Blog provides up-to-date information regarding services, events, resources, and news relevant to the Law Library at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver.

Encyclopedia of Public International Law (Max Planck)

UBC Library now has access to Encyclopedia of Public International Law (Max Planck). It is a comprehensive analytical resource covering the entirety of public international law. Topics include both the history of public international law, as well as recent growth areas such as international criminal law, human rights, international economic law, and environmental law.

BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support – Elder Law Clinic Grand Opening – September 29, 2008

Official Press Release The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support (BC CEAS) is pleased to announce the opening of our new Elder Law Clinic. This Clinic will provide legal services to adults over age 55 that would not otherwise be able to access justice due to low income, mobility difficulties or other issues. The […]

Finding a Case from a Legal Citation

The UBC Law Library has a new research guide: Finding a Case from a Legal Citation

Faculty Research Publications

The Law Library is pleased to announce the launch of a new Faculty Research Publications database, which is accessible via the Law Library homepage. This database replaces the previous webpage which highlighted new faculty books. The goal of the database is to include all published academic books, chapters in books, and journal articles for the […]

Faculty of Law Building Project

UBC’s Faculty of Law Building Project information is now online. Includes: • Welcome • Dean’s Message • Project Details • Donors • Law School History • Feedback • Donation Page

UBC Opens $79.7M Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Photo by UBC Library Graphics “Lifelong learning for British Columbians was celebrated today with the official grand opening of the $79.7-million Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC.” • News Release and Backgrounder • Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Quickscribe Online

UBC Library now has access to Quickscribe Online. Includes: full-text access to ALL BC Statutes and Regulations, key federal law, Bills, and Orders in Council (OIC) Quickscribe Online includes hundreds of “older” versions of Acts/Regulations as they appeared at different points in history Is updated daily to ensure currency Offers an intuitive interface designed to […]

Diamond + Schmitt Architects to Design New Faculty of Law Building at UBC

There is a mention in Canadian Architect (March 1, 2008) that UBC has selected Toronto-based design firm Diamond + Schmitt Architects to design the new Faculty of Law building. Link to full text (see second news item).

UBC Board of Governors Approves Request for LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree to be renamed J.D. (Juris Doctor)

On February 7, 2008, the UBC Board of Governors approved a student-led initiative recommending that UBC Law begin the process necessary to change the name of its first degree in law from an LL.B. to a J.D. At present, the University is working to secure any necessary provincial approval. For more information, please click here.