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Friday, November 21, 2025

Osgoode Hall Law School takes over labour law journal from US university - Canadian Lawyer Mag

The Comparative Labor Law and Policy Journal has transferred its editorial operations to York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School from the University of Illinois, marking the first time a Canadian institution has served as the publication’s headquarters.

According to a news release from York University, the journal aims to take an interdisciplinary approach and combine legal analysis with policy perspectives on issues relevant to the modern workplace.

“Hosting this prestigious journal speaks to Osgoode’s long-standing strength in labour and employment law and to our commitment to advancing thought leadership across borders,” said Trevor Farrow, Osgoode dean. “It opens doors for our students and strengthens the school’s connections to global scholarly networks.”

Valerio De Stefano and Sara Slinn, Osgoode professors, serve as the journal’s co-editors.

“This is a highly respected academic journal, one that scholars around the world aspire to publish in,” De Stefano said. “By bringing it to Osgoode, we’re strengthening global ties and creating new opportunities for students, scholars and practitioners in Canada and beyond.”

The news release shared that Osgoode plans to use the publication in its teaching and research, with a new course allowing JD students to review journal articles under consideration. Meanwhile, graduate students will assume editorial responsibilities and mentor small student groups.

“This is a rare opportunity for Canadian law students,” Slinn said. “They...



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