Are you looking to enhance your common law education with practical experience and want to sharpen your French language skills so you can represent your clients in both official languages?

The Law Practice Program will offer information sessions on November 20 from noon to 1 pm. These presentations are intended for Francophone or Francophile students who wish to become lawyers in Ontario and will be in French.

Information session | November 20 | From noon to - 1 p.m. | Online

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-seance-dinformation-sur-le-ppd-lpp-information-session-1060143821709

The OLR is now accepting submissions for the Emilio Binavince Student Research Colloquium! The colloquium will take place in March 2025, offering law students a fantastic opportunity to showcase and discuss their research with peers and legal professionals. If you're working on a major paper or have previously completed a research project you're proud of, consider submitting to the 2025 Emilio Binavince Student Research Colloquium! 

For any questions, please email [email protected].

Registration link: https://rdo-olr.org/student-research-colloquium/

Let the CPDC know where you are working next summer by emailing:[email protected]

Are you ready for an adventure? We’re thrilled to invite you to participate in our upcoming exchange program! Whether you’re dreaming of studying in a vibrant city or immersing yourself in a new culture, this is your chance!

November 25, 2024: Deadline to submit your preliminary course selection for your first-choice destination (Regular Exchange) or your course choices for three destination options (Consortium Exchange).

Don’t forget to complete the mandatory online workshop! You can access it here. By registering, you’ll gain access to our Brightspace course, which offers an overview of the program along with valuable tips and tricks for selecting your preferred destination.

If you have any questions or need more information about the exchange, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We’re here to help!

Drop-ins

Join the international exchange team for their Drop-In Sessions for the 2025-2026 exchange programs!

No appointment needed—just stop by to learn more! You can find all the details on their website: Student Mobility Drop-In Sessions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your options and get all your questions answered! 

Queen’s Law offers the International Law Programs in May and June 2025. The program is open to uOttawa law students as a Letter of Permission opportunity. Participants will take three upper-year courses in one of the following streams: International Business Law (IBL), Public International Law (PIL), and International Environmental Law (IEL). Interested students are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A with Program Director Gillian Ready on Wednesday, November 20th, at 11:30 a.m. in Fauteux 227.

For additional information, please consult this web page and contact Program Director Gillian Ready to request the Student Advisor list and to ask questions about the program, fees, financial aid, and application process at [email protected].

Students currently in the first year of the regular JD program who wish to pursue the combined Juris Doctor (JD) / Master of Arts (International Affairs) program are invited to apply through the Carleton application portal. More information can be found at the following link: JD/MA Admissions.

Students should clearly indicate that they are applying for Fall 2025 admission and that they are currently in their first year of the JD program at the University of Ottawa.

Those with questions are invited to contact Chris Penny at [email protected].

Do you:

• Want to stand out in class and at work as an excellent legal writer?
• Need ways to become your own best editor?
• Want strategies to recognize your strengths and make good writing choices?
• Need advice on clarity and structure?
• Want to become a skilled and critical reader of your own work?

Sign up for a free, individual 45-minute Legal Writing Conference with a Writing Leader. You don't need to have a finished product to benefit from a Writing Conference

Visit the Writing Leader's Profile Page and book a timeslot using their Calendly link. Once you have booked a timeslot, please fill in this questionnaire at least 3 hours before your conference; this will help your Writing Leader prepare for the conference.

Watch the Video: What's a Writing Conference About or read more here.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the courses selected do not result in class schedule or exam schedule conflicts.

The use of the Examplify software will be possible in selected courses. Please verify the exam timetables to know if your final exam will offer this option.

For students who choose to use Examplify for at least one exam
To prepare for the upcoming exam period, please ensure that Examplify is installed, up-to-date, and tested well in advance.

Key Steps:

• New Installation: If Examplify is not yet installed, download it from the Faculty’s ExamSoft portal using your uoZone login credentials.
• Upgrade Existing Examplify Installation: If Examplify is already on your laptop, launch the app and complete any available upgrades.
• Run Practice Exams: Complete mock exams to confirm Examplify is working on your device. This step is essential for troubleshooting and getting familiar with the software.
• Register: After testing Examplify, complete the Examplify Registration Form to authorize the $57 CAD annual licensing fee. Students who submit the form by November 24, 2024 will see the fees on their account at the end of November.

Please review the information available on the Exams webpage for further details. 

Are you an Indigenous Learner who is not receiving emails from Tasha Simon, the Intermediate Specialist, Indigenous Programs?Would you like to be on the mailing list and receive emails on the programming and services available for Indigenous Learners through this office in the Faculty of Law? Please email Tasha ([email protected]) to be added to the list.She can’t wait to meet you and get to know you. 

Any Indigenous Learners graduating this year who have not completed their stole survey, or did not receive a stole survey, please email Tasha Simon at [email protected], she is eager to begin production of your stole. 

Common Law students can pursue different internships during their studies at the University of Ottawa. These internships provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and expose them to a variety of practice areas and work environments. Apply before the deadline on November 25, 2024.

Please consult the availabilities for the month of December on the Common Law Student Centre webpage under the section “Resources and Useful Links”.