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University of Calgary
Faculty of Law
Facilities
Murray Fraser
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The Faculty of Law is housed in Murray Fraser Hall. The building was named in honour of Murray Fraser (1937 – 1997), a Canadian legal academic and the President of the University of Calgary from 1988 to 1996. Murray Fraser received a BA and LLB from Dalhousie University and a LLM from the University of London in the United Kingdom. He was made a Queen's Counsel in Nova Scotia in 1979. He taught law at Queen's University, Dalhousie University, University of Victoria and University of Calgary. Prior to being appointed President of the University of Calgary, he was the founding dean of the University of Victoria Faculty of Law and later appointed vice-president, academic of the University of Victoria. |
Bennett Jones Law Library
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Intensive use of information resources is common to all aspects of legal work, whether that work involves preparation for a class, for scholarship, or for action. Students can access the most current information regarding legal and policy issues form national leading centres of expertise. The University of Calgary Law Library has been developed primarily to support the teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Law, but it also serves the legal information needs of other campus users, the legal profession, and the general public. The collection is focused on the common law countries of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition to the print collection there are extensive holdings in microform and access to thousands of titles electronically. |
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While the in-house collection remains at the core of the Library's information resources, increasingly researchers require access to information outside the Law Library walls. The strength of online sources such as QuickLaw, WestlaweCarswell, Lexis and the Internet has increased steadily over the years to the point where these sources are often the only way to access some types of legal information. Also, they are often the quickest and most efficient method of conducting legal research. The Internet is a major mode of access to legal information as governments and other organizations have expanded their use of the web to disseminate information and documents. The Law Library developed its own home page with links to a vast array of legal information. Learn more: http://library.ucalgary.ca/law |
Lest We Forget
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On Dec 6, 1989, The École Polytechnique Massacre also known as the Montreal Massacre occurred. Gunman Marc Lépine shot 28 people claiming he was "fighting feminism", before killing himself. His suicide note claimed political motives and blamed feminists for ruining his life.
"Lest We Forget" is a sculpture by Teresa Posyniak made in 1992 to honour the memory of 135 Canadian women and those unnamed, who were murdered by men, in hope for a more peaceful future. This sculpture is on permanent loan to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Government of Alberta. The case and platform were made possible through community fund-raising and the generous support of Moli Industries Ltd. Media: Cast handmade paper, oils, charcoal, acrylics, wood, styrofoam and painted leaves |
MFH 2370
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Room 2370 seats 100 students when used as a classroom, and even more people can be accommodated when the venue is used for visiting speakers. |
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Norton Rose LLP Canada MFH 3370
In addition to being a classroom, Norton Rose LLP Canada MFH 3370 also functions as a moot court room, complete with an elevated bench for visiting judges and video recording equipment.
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McCarthy Tetrault & Partners LLP Skills Room MFH 3385
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The skills rooms are used for mooting and other exercises that can take advantage of the built-in video equipment to record and play back students' performances. They are used for both in-class exercises and competitive moot practices. |
F. Richard Matthews QC Seminar Room MFH 3332
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The F. Richard Matthews QC Seminar Room is used for small, upper level courses, as well as meetings. It seats 12. |
Borden Ladner Gervais Classroom MFH3340
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Room 3340 (and its companions, 3320 and 3330) are primarily used for first year classes and optional upper year classes. With their natural lighting, built-in power for laptops, comfortable seating, projector, black board and whiteboard, they are favourites for teaching and learning. |
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP Classroom MFH3360
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The Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP Classroom is one of the larger classrooms in Murray Fraser Hall and is used for many compulsory courses. |
Faculty Lounge
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The Faculty Lounge is used to host a number of in-house social events, including receptions after mooting and debating competitions. |
Brian & Stephanie Felesky Student Lounge
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The Brian & Stephanie Felesky Student Lounge is a student favourite, conveniently located between classrooms 3330, 3340, 3332 and 33442. |
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Student Centre
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The Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP Student Centre, located on the 2nd floor of Murray Fraser Hall, is equipped with the appliances necessary for meal storage and heating, and with recreational opportunities such as foosball. |
Graduate Students Centre MFH 3310
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The Graduate Student Centre is located on the third floor of Murray Fraser Hall and provides graduate students with a place to work and socialize. |
Canadian Institute of Resources Law (CIRL) MFH3343 - 3354
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The Canadian Institute of Resources Law is a leading national centre of expertise on legal and policy issues relating to Canada's natural resources. Since its establishment in 1979, the Institute has pursued a threefold mandate of research, education, and publication. The Institute engages in a wide variety of research projects on its own initiative and in response to requests from government and the private sector. Completed studies include mining law in Canada; the application of environmental protection legislation to the forest sector; oil and gas law on Canada lands; and water law in Canada. Ongoing research includes legal and policy issues in the areas of forestry, water resource management, the petroleum sector, environmental regulation, international trade and mining. Learn more: http://www.cirl.com/.
Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre (ACLRC)
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The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, founded by Sheldon Chumir, was incorporated in 1982 and is affiliated with the Alberta Civil Liberties Association, and the University of Calgary. The Research Centre is non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness among Albertans about civil liberties and human rights through research, publication and education. The Research Centre receives core funding from the Alberta Law Foundation and project funding from private foundations as well as from the federal and provincial governments. We are assisted in our work by community and university student volunteers. Learn more at http://www.aclrc.com/.
Student Services
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The Student Services Office at the University of Calgary houses the following offices:
The Student Services Office provides professional service and answers student questions regarding administrative issues, Career Services appointments, and loan issues. For enquiries: The Career & Professional Development Office assists students with all aspects of the job search process and can provide specific assistance through individual counseling in areas such as resume critiquing, interview preparation, and job search strategies and process. The Career Advisor also develops, grows and maintains strong relationships within the legal community in order to increase the profile of our law students and to actively assist law firms, as well as corporate and governmental legal departments, in recruiting them. Learn more at: http://law.ucalgary.ca/careerservices |