The Managing Board of the Cambridge Law Review (CLR) is inviting applications from law students to participate in their International Editor Programme. Interested applicants should fill in the application form available on the CLR website. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until Oct. 27.

If you are a full-time student enroled to the Common Law program, you may be eligible for the Student International Exchange program. Please visit the International Office's Exchange program web page for more information about eligibility criteria, how to participate in the mandatory International Exchange Information Workshop, and how to prepare your application. The Common Law Section’s International Exchange Program web page also offers additional information, such as particularities to consider as a Common Law student. 

CML 4104 JA – Studies in Public Law: Global Pathways to Refugee Protection (January 2024)

This hybrid seminar offers a small group of students an opportunity to engage with the legal, political, policy, and operational dimensions of various government-facilitated pathways to refugee protection. Drawing on the insights of individuals with lived experiences of displacement as well as world-leading experts from academia, government, civil society, and local communities, this course blends an understanding of theoretical subtleties with opportunities to engage with the real-world state of play around the development, expansion, and diversification of new legal pathways. Please consult the Course Search Engine for the course description and instructions on how to apply.

Deadline to apply: Oct. 31 by 5:00 pm

CML 4107 E – Studies in Business Law: Becoming a Social Entrepreneur (Winter 2024)

This course will explore the intersection between law, social change, and entrepreneurship. Students will have an opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and social entrepreneurs invited as guest speakers. Students will be tasked with preparing social change strategy documents and deliver funding pitches to an invited philanthropist. Please consult the Course Search Engine for the full course description and instructions on how to apply.

Deadline to apply: Oct. 31 by 5:00 pm

The Kawaskimhon Moot was first held as the University of Toronto in 1994 and welcomes students from nearly every law faculty across Canada each year. Kawaskimhon a word of Cree origin roughly translated to “speaking with knowledge” – is a consensus-based, non-adversarial moot that incorporates Indigenous legal traditions alongside federal, provincial and international law. There are no winners or losers. Instead, mooters participate in roundtable negotiations on a particular topic in Indigenous law, representing their assigned party.

To learn more about the moot, including how to submit an application, visit the Kawaskmhon page.
 
Deadline: October 29, 2023.

Upper year (2L and 3L) English and French common law students are invited to participate in the BLG Negotiation Competition - the tryouts for the Walsh Negotiation Competitive Team.

Winners of the BLG Negotiation Competition comprise the competitive team that trains under Professor Rockman in the winter term (a three-credit, graded course) and represents our school at the province-wide Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition in Toronto on March 9^th.

The BLG Negotiation Competition will be held on Saturday, November 4^th.

Students compete in pairs. You may propose your own partner, and every effort will be made to accommodate you. If you do not propose a partner, you will be assigned one. Winners are selected individually.

To register for the BLG Negotiation Competition:
Send your CV and cover letter to Professor Rockman at [email protected]
Deadline to register: Monday, October 23^rd.

For more information, watch our promo video: https://youtu.be/uE8AoLWpTRs

A member of the CPDC will be available for the following dates and times on zoom to answer any questions:

Ottawa IP Job Offer Call Day
Thursday, October 26 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Connect Now

Vancouver 2L Summer Job Offer Call Day
Thursday, October 26 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Connect Now

Toronto 2L Summer Before Interview Call Day
Thursday, October 26 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Connect Now

Toronto 2L Summer Interview Call Day
Friday, October 27 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Connect Now

The Government of Canada’s annual flagship Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program is seeking accomplished persons from diverse backgrounds with the potential to lead positive change and develop creative solutions to Canada’s most challenging policy issues, such as the fight against climate change, criminal justice, the digital economy, food security, foreign policy, health, international trade, national security, promoting gender equality, reconciliation, and more.

This year, the RPL campaign will accept applications from October 17 to 31, 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit www.canada.ca/recruitment-policy-leaders.

There are a number of 1L positions available for the Saskatchewan summer 2024 recruitment process. For more information on the process, check out Saskatchewan 1L Summer 2024 Recruitment available in the Document Library of The Source.

Application deadline: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM CT

Success Accelerator Group Sessions for Common Law Students

Every Thursday will feature a different topic from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Facilitated by Rand-Al-Houssan. Location: FTX 102. Note: any Common Law JD Student is welcome to register for any topic (topics will be released every month). Bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served! Register through The Source (under Events > Workshops).

BIPOC Success Accelerator Group

Every last Thursday of the month from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Topic: Open-ended. Facilitated by Rand Al-Houssan and Debra Love. Location: FTX 102. Note: this group is intended for students in the Common Law-JD program who identify as BIPOC. Bring your lunch. Refreshments will be served! Register through The Source (under Events > Workshops).

The CNNC brings together law students from faculties across Canada to practice and improve their negotiation and dispute resolution skills. This year's CNNC theme will focus on issues related to sustainable business practices, opportunities and challenges, under the auspices of McGill University's Sustainable Growth Initiative.

The University of Ottawa is putting together a team of two students for the French-language competition. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in CML 3774 (taught by Professor Suzanne Bouclin). Interested candidates must 1) confirm that they are enrolled in CML 3774 and 2) submit their CV and cover letter (in Word, both in French) and unofficial transcripts by November 15, 2023 at 4 p.m. by e-mail to [email protected]. 

The CNNC website contains general information on the event and registration: https://www.canadiannationalnegotiationcompetition.com/.

Students who are currently in the first year of the regular JD program and who are interested in pursuing the combined Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts (International Affairs) program are invited to apply to the JD/MA program through the Carleton application portal. 

Students should clearly indicate that they are applying for Fall 2024 admission and that they are currently in their first year of the JD program at the University of Ottawa. 

Those who have questions about this are invited to contact Professor Craig Forcese at [email protected]. 

If the UO-Academic Integrity Training (ITD 1100-A00 or ITD 1500-A00) appears in your course schedule in uoZone for the Fall 2023 term, please complete the module through Brightspace as soon as possible and no later than November 3, 2023. The module takes approximately two hours to complete. If you have any questions about the module, please consult the FAQ on academic integrity.

Mental Health & Wellness Counsellor

The Common Law Section has a dedicated Mental Health and Wellness Counsellor who is a member of the Counselling Services staff and is available to provide counselling services to Common Law students at Fauteux Hall. 

When you contact Counselling Services, you will be initially scheduled for a brief mental health intake appointment (virtually or in-person at the SHWC in Minto) with an intake officer to discuss your mental health concerns and needs. The initial intake appointment is a first step to accessing counselling. From there, you will be directed to our dedicated counsellor and/or referred to other appropriate services on or off-campus that are best suited to your needs.

To schedule a mental health intake appointment with an intake officer, please telephone 613-562-5498, visit the Student Health and Wellness Centre in person (801 King Edward Ave., Room N203 on the 2^nd floor) or follow the online booking instructions available on the UpPatient app.

Common Law Student Centre

The Common Law Student Centre is your first stop for all student inquiries regarding program requirements, policies and procedures, registration, courses, exams, accommodations, equity and academic success, financial aid and career and professional development.

You can contact the Common Law Student Centre by email, by phone 613-562-5800 ext. 7158, or in person at Fauteux Hall (room 237). You can also access their virtual line system (QLess) and choose the option that best suits your needs. Please consult the Student Centre webpage for their office hours.

Regular academic advisement appointments are also available on The Source.

Wellness Mentor-in-Residence, Debra Love

Debra Love acts as the Common Law Section’s Wellness Mentor-in-Residence. She is honoured to support you on your path of continued wellbeing. Debra will be accepting appointments this Fall on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. You may reserve book a meeting with her via The Source. You can meet with Debra in French or English.