The Runnymede Society at the University of Toronto

Events

Wed, Sep 23
Tips for 1L Success Panel
Room J250
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Sep 23, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Tips for 1L Success Panel, where distinguished upper-year students will share the strategies, study habits, and insider tips that helped them thrive in 1L.
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Tue, Sep 29
Stay in Your Lane? Bike Lanes, the Charter & Judicial Review
Location is TBD
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Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for our expert panel discussing the recent decision from the "Bike Lanes" case, and what lessons we can draw from it about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and judicial review.
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Wed, Oct 07
Medical Assistance in Dying: Is Canada Getting the Balance Right?
Location is TBD
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Oct 07, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an expert panel exploring the Canadian Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) regime and whether Canada is striking the right balance.
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Wed, Oct 14
The Art of Appeal with Chief Justice Michael Tulloch & the Hon. William Hourigan
Room J250
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Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a fireside chat with Chief Justice Michael Tulloch (Ontario Court of Appeal) and the Honourable William Hourigan (Ontario Court of Appeal, ret.), where they will discuss what makes for effective appellate advocacy.
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Wed, Oct 21
3rd Annual Fall Mixer
Location is TBD
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Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come network with students, lawyers, and our broader Runnymede network at our 3rd Annual Fall Mixer, featuring our guest of honour, the Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Downey.
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Our Mission

The Runnymede Society is a national student membership organization dedicated to exploring the fundamental principles of the rule of law, constitutionalism, and liberty. It seeks to foster intellectual diversity, rigour, and dialogue through open and balanced debate in law schools across Canada. Runnymede aims to provide outstanding support and opportunities for intellectual enrichment, networking, and professional development. Runnymede is named for the field in which King John signed the Magna Carta - the first document confirming the legal rights of his subjects. Runnymede's University of Toronto chapter was established in 2017.

Mentorship
Program

Applications for the 2026-2027 Runnymede Mentorship Program are now open!

Interested in connecting with New York and Bay Street partners, senior government lawyers, sitting Members of Parliament, appellate clerks, and law professors? Apply to our Mentorship Program! This is a great way to start networking in a low-stakes environment and learn more about the different paths during and after law school.

Click HERE to apply before Friday, September 25th.

2026-2027 Executive Team

Andrew Sansone

President

Torys LLP

Charran Auguste

Co-Vice President

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Angelina Siew

Co-Vice President

Max Ray-Ellis

CFO & Executive Director, Mentorship

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Maggie Shi

Director, Marketing

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Evan Youden

Director, Logistics

Curtis Dawe

Owen Carriere

Coordinator,

Mentorship & Finance

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Erin Ohayon

Coordinator, Marketing

Michael Levinson

Coordinator, Logistics

Tony Armanious

Coordinator, Logistics

John Borrows

Faculty Advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get involved?

1L representatives are recruited each year in September! If you are an incoming 2L or 3L, please reach out to a member of our executive to express your interest.

Is Runnymede associated with the Federalist Society?

No, the Runnymede Society is not at all affiliated with the Federalist Society. Our core values are the rule of law, constitutionalism, and individual freedom, and our members hold a range of political and philosophical views.

Is Runnymede a partisan organization?

No, Runnymede is a strictly non-partisan organization. We regularly host guest speakers representing a range of viewpoints, and everyone who believes in open dialogue is welcome to become a Runnymede member!