By Jeffrey H. Waugh | Publication Date: Monday, 26 January 2009

The debate over law degree designations has made its way to Dalhousie Law School in Halifax, where the Law Student’s Society will be hosting a debate this week followed by a plebiscite to gather the opinion of students in all three years of the program.

The LSS is taking a neutral stance, says Adam Picotte, vice president (academic) for the society. “What we’re trying to do is facilitate an honest and academic debate on the issue,” he says.

“One of the criticisms that a lot of the students have had is that a lot of schools have just been going forward with this, and it’s been a swelling wave as opposed to a thought-out position.”

The debate, scheduled to take place on Jan. 29, will involve two students and two local practitioners. Picotte says the debaters will be trying to show the pros and cons of each side, so students can be fully informed. It will be followed by a plebiscite in early February.

The results will dictate how the LSS moves forward. If there’s a strong indication of a desire for change, Picotte says the LSS will bring the issue to faculty counsel.

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