We're excited to share that Common Law offers a multi-faith prayer space at 600 KE. This space is designed with your spiritual needs in mind, whether you're seeking a quiet place for reflection or daily prayers. Equipped with prayer mats and all necessary facilities, it's a welcoming environment for personal meditation. Your comfort and spiritual well-being are our top priorities, and we're dedicated to providing a supportive space where you can freely practice your faith.

Gowling WLG, with the support of Bayer Inc., is once again offering its Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to a new generation of life sciences leaders in the legal field by awarding $5000 to a student enrolled in an accredited Canadian law school. Eligibility criteria, paper topics and the application form are all available on the Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship page of their website. 

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Let the CPDC know where you are working next summer or if you secured a clerkship position by emailing: [email protected]

Did you participate in a structured recruitment process and did not receive a summer job offer? The counselling team can help you develop a targeted job search strategy. Book an appointment with a member of the counselling team.

Deadline to submit your application is April 4 at 3:00 pm for the Federal Tribunals Practice Internship (CML3153), Ontario Court of Justice Practicum Internship (CML3351) for all terms in the 2024-2025 academic year, as well as for the Immigration Law - Ayesha Kumararatne Internship (CML3173), Russomanno Criminal Law Internship (CML3173), Sharp Family Lawyers (CML3173) and the Legislative Development - Senate of Canada (CML3173) for the Summer 2024 term. Internship descriptions are available in the course search engine 2023-2024. 

We’ve received the headshots taken at Career Connections have been received. Please email [email protected] to receive yours! 

Mar. 28 | 11:30 am – 12:50 pm | FTX 147 | In English only 

An excellent opportunity to learn more about the array of upper year courses available in 2024-25 and to speak with individual professors about their courses. Find out about mandatory courses, prerequisites and options, and receive advice that will help you make informed decisions. A preliminary list of courses and a list of participating professors will be available here soon.  

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, and you did not pass the training by the Nov. 3 deadline, your student account will remain flagged until the module is successfully completed. Not completing or failing the module might impact your capacity to enrol or to modify your enrolment in uoZone for the following year.

If this applies to you, please complete the module through Brightspace as soon as possible. You have an unlimited number of attempts to pass the final evaluation, and the module takes approximately two hours to complete. If you have any questions about the module, please consult the FAQ on academic integrity.

The University of Ottawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 2024 Summer School on International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

The goal of this course is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL and the opportunity to apply this knowledge through realistic case studies and a full simulation day. Applications from students, academics, government employees, NGO and IO staff, journalists and those with an interest in learning about IHL are welcome. Preference will be given to participants with exposure to the application or the theory of international humanitarian law, international human rights law or humanitarian work.

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN SINCE MARCH 1st, 2024!

The Ticket Defence Program (TDP) is recruiting students for the 2024-2025 program year! We are looking for Student Caseworkers. Working with TDP will help you gain practical knowledge of the Ontario Provincial Offences Act court system and the opportunity to work with clients directly and represent them in court under the supervision of one of our volunteer lawyers. 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter before 4:30pm on April 10, 2024 to [email protected].

Two paid fellowship positions are also available. The application deadline for those is March 18^th, 2024.

To learn more about TDP, visit: https://tdpottawa.com/

Foot Patrol 

Students are reminded that the University of Ottawa Student Union operates a volunteer Foot Patrol service to accompany students who walk or use transit Monday to Thursday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. For further information or to book with Foot Patrol, please visit the Foot Patrol web page.

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 2nd 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.

June 11 | 11:00 am | via Zoom | In French only 

An excellent opportunity to learn more about the array of upper year courses available in 2024-25 and to speak with individual professors about their courses. Find out about mandatory courses, prerequisites and options, and receive advice that will help you make informed decisions.