THE WELDON TIMES

Each year, law students across the country suit up, polish their resumes, and enter one of the most intense processes of their legal careers. This article offers steps and advice on how to make the most of your recruit process from those who have learned firsthand. 

This summer, I had the opportunity to participate in the Queen’s International Law Program in the public international law stream. In this article, I will share some highlights and personal reflections on the program, from practical advice on entering the field of international law to insights into what it means to study it at a time when the system appears to be collapsing. 

During my summer position in family law, I’ve heard more than one family lawyer half-jokingly say the best way to avoid the chaos is simple: “Don’t get married.” Romantic, I know.

Since 1L isn’t intimidating enough, why not add a cross-country move to the mix? Although the first year class represents students from every province, an unexpectedly high proportion hail from British Columbia, including me, a Vancouverite!

Welcome to a new year at Weldon and another year of Domus! Domus Legis has been part of Dal Law since 1965, and I’m so excited for what the Domus executives have in the works for our 51st year. You can expect the classic events we all know and love, but we’re also adding new themes and venues to make the 2025/2026 year unforgettable.

Alexi Grewal, President of the Dalhousie Family Law Society, guides students through the process of creating a new student society.

With leaves that looked almost spider-y and gentle white coned flowers – which are not flowers at all but specialized leaves called spathes.

Studying international law as a law student feels like playing a game of Uno where everyone insists on their own rules. Let's give it teeth.

After law school, the likelihood of encountering a client being affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) is high. Here are resources.

Welcome to Humans of Weldon, where we deconstruct the thought process behind notable styles from Weldonites Grace Longmire and Mina Ali.

Before starting 1L, my best friends, Natalie and James, asked a favour: “Chris, can you officiate my wedding?” With some tears, I accepted.

You know that school has gotten Real, and it’s time to Lock In. Coping with stress is essential for maintaining long-term health.

We all start from ground zero: the first time you walked into a gym or swung a baseball bat – we all start from ground zero...

Emily and Gerald, law students at Dalhousie University, are your culinary guides for Halifax's dining scene. Learn their top picks for event

Andrew Dyadin discusses how kindness and respect benefits your career and social relationships whether your at law school or beyond Weldon.

Join Maya Schofield as she explains the key to surviving law school: joy and pleasure have the potential to unlock the best things in life.

Chris Cleary, JD '26, writes a heartfelt letter to his law school friends. Originally published in Winter 2024.

What does AI mean for law school students? These are perspectives from legal professionals, mostly from the Maritimes, on AI and students.

This is your hurricane survival guide – written by someone who has witnessed many Nova Scotia hurricanes (and lost a home to one).

In this article, I will share ten things I wish I had known when entering law school… Let's go! Take care of yourself.