Manitoba Law Journal core editors
Apara Grace,
J.D. Candidate 2026
Apara is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school, she completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of Winnipeg, with a double major in Biology and Biochemistry. She is thrilled to be assisting the Manitoba Law Journal as she recognizes the importance of research and the role of journals in the academic sphere. Apara has a passion for art and research and enjoys learning new skills. She hopes to use her keen eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills to support the Manitoba Law Journal.
Avery Alexiuk,
J.D. Candidate 2026
Avery Alexiuk (she/her) is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba, in the Access to Justice in French (A2JF) Concentration. Prior to law school, Avery studied Sociology and Psychology at the University of Manitoba and worked at as a Court Clerk for the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba. In her free time, Avery enjoys travelling, photography and staying active outdoors with friends and family. She is passionate about advocacy and enhancing the accessibility of legal information. Avery is looking forward to honing her research and editorial skills through her work with the Manitoba Law Journal.
Robson Crim editor
Heather Peterson
J.D. Candidate 2025
Heather Peterson (she/they) is a third-year law student at Robson Hall. With a background in political science and social work, Heather’s research interests include the incarceration of women and girls, witness intimidation, and international criminal law.
Disability and the Law editor
AubrieAnn Schettler
J.D. Candidate 2026
AubrieAnn is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. She is also a professional philosopher who is passionate about supporting and contributing to legal research from a historical, ethical, and philosophical standpoint. She is looking forward to assisting the Manitoba Law Journal on their path to advance innovative ideas and to elevate the academic legal landscape.
The Review of Enterprise and Trade Law: Special Project
Brayden Juras
J.D. Candidate 2026
Brayden is a second-year law student at the University of Ottawa. Prior to law school, he graduated with distinction from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Since beginning law school, Brayden has taken interest in dispute resolution and mooting competitions. In his spare time, Brayden enjoys spending time with his family at Falcon Lake, playing golf, and cooking new recipes in the kitchen. He is excited to be working for the journal this summer in his home province, and the opportunity to improve his writing and research skills.
Jurimetrics: Special Project
Steven Csincsa
J.D. Candidate 2025
Steven Csincsa (he/him) is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school he completed a BA Hons. in English at the U of M and worked in residential construction as a foreman for a number of years. Steven has broad research interests including the exercise of police powers, societal marginalization, systemic issues in access-to-justice and witness protection, as well as labour, constitutional, and corporate-environmental law. He placed on the Dean’s List in his first and second year. In his free time Steven enjoys jamming with musicians more talented than he, attending local shows and theatre, and spending time outdoors.