OVPRI - Visiting Researchers Program
The Visiting Researchers Program provides funding for visits by international researchers to uOttawa. Open to all disciplines, this call encourages visits from experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciencesnorth_eastexternal link and the C9 Leaguenorth_eastexternal link.
Value : $5,000 CAD
Application Deadline : January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST

OVPRI - Big Idea Grant Program
The Big Idea Grantsupports novel, blue sky research in its early stages and is seeking high-risk, high-reward ideas that may come to fruition in the next 5 to 10 years.
Value : $10,000 CAD
Application Deadline : January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST

OVPRI – Doctoral Mobility Program
The Doctoral Mobility Program supports PhD candidates from the University of Ottawa, from all disciplines, to conduct a research stay at an international host institution.
Value : $7,000 CAD
Application Deadline : January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST

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CML3137 J - Critical Race Theory 

This course will pursue the project of understanding how race and the law are co-constitutive. Critical race theory departs from a legal liberal theory of law by positing that law is complicit in the maintenance of multiple intersecting social hierarchies, including race, gender and class hierarchies. 

CML4107 JC - Studies in Business Law (Law and Entrepreneurship) 

This innovative course explores the intersection of law and entrepreneurship, equipping future lawyers with the entrepreneurial mindset and skills needed to navigate and support business ventures effectively. Designed specifically for law students, the course combines legal principles with practical business strategies, emphasizing the vital role of entrepreneurial thinking in the legal profession. 

CML4101 B - Studies in Constitutional Law (Search and Seizure) 

This course will have two objectives: First, it will educate students on the law, including procedural and substantive issues. The legal principles of search and seizure will be covered in detail. 
The second aspect of the course is to instruct students on how to practically approach search issues in litigation. Emphasis will be placed on properly framing search issues, considering onuses and burdens of proof, as well as tactical decision-making. 

CML4111 D - Studies in Criminal Law (Extremism in Canada) 

This is the first seminar course of its kind at the faculty about extremism in Canada. It will employ both criminal and national security paradigms to explore Canada's response to extremism, including terrorism prosecutions. 

Please consult the Course Search Engine for more information. 

Registration for these courses will open on Tuesday November 26th, 2024, at noon (12 p.m.).

The University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic will be holding information sessions for those students interested in learning about summer employment opportunities, the Clinic courses and our Joint Placement Program!

November 27, 2024   | 11:30-1pm | FTX 147B (EN only)

January 13, 2025    | 11:30-1pm | FTX 302 (French only)

Please note that the deadline to apply for a summer and/or Clinic course positions is Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:59p.m. (ET).

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! 

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.

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

One $2,000 bursary is available for the 2024/2025 academic year (the “Bursary”) on the terms set out below.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Bursary:

• The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized Faculty of Law in Canada for 2024/2025 academic year;

• The applicant must be enrolled in a labour law, employment law or human rights course in a recognized Faculty of Law in Canada for the 2024/2025 academic year; and

• The applicant agrees to write a research paper on a legal issue that would be of interest to management side labour and employment lawyers as members of CACE.

For more information please email [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 2024 term, and you did not pass the training by the Nov. 1 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. 

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 at https://ei.examsoft.com/GKWeb/login/ottawalaw 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. The Mock Exam password is 123Abc
• 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. 

Enrolment in a January intensive session course is mandatory for students in the JD program. The January intensive course is part of the Winter term. If you intend to enrol in a Directed Research Project or a course by selection instead of the course you are currently enrolled in, please process your modification of enrolment as soon as possible to allow students who wish to attend an intensive course a chance to select their preferred course before January.

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

Pursue a student-proposed internship during your studies at uOttawa. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and expose yourself to a variety of practice areas and work environments. Apply by January 9, 2025 for the Winter term.