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Dictum - 2025-01-27

Word from the Dean

We have begun the exciting process of updating our Strategic Plan, and I was pleased to host consultations with our incredible community of students, professors, staff, alumni and partners. I’d like to extend my gratitude to the students who participated in those consultation meetings. Your insights are vital in shaping the future of our Faculty.

We were happy to hear how proud you are of the Common Law Section’s reputation as a national leader in law. Many of you also highlighted the value of the experiential learning opportunities available to you, whether through moots, clinics, internships, or clerkships. Your feedback reaffirms our commitment to providing an environment where students can thrive both academically and professionally.

These conversations are essential to our long-term growth and success, and they are illuminating because of the broad perspectives and the diversity of opinions that you, our students, provide. A robust exchange of ideas, informed by varied experiences and viewpoints, is essential to advancing knowledge.   

There are many important conversations taking place at the law school today, and I would like to take the opportunity to reinforce the importance of respectful discourse. Building a culture of understanding and civility is foundational to the success of our community and ensures that every voice can be heard and valued.

Thank you for being active participants in the future of our Faculty.

Kristen Boon

Upcoming Events

Jan 29 | RDC Community Reading Circle : From Where I Stand by Jody Wilson-Raybould | 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | FTX 413 | Event in English
Jan. 29 | Preparing for Interviews in Ottawa | 11:30 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m.  | FTX 147 | Target: 2L  – Presented by the Career and Professional Development Centre
Jan. 29 | The Law and Ethics of Reading the Mind from Brain Data | 11:30 a.m. -  12:50 p.m. | FTX 302 | Event in English | Registration required
Jan. 30 | Se préparer pour les entrevues à Ottawa (Session in French) | FTX 351 | Target: 2L  – Presented by the Career and Professional Development Centre
Jan. 31 | 3L Career Boost | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | FTX 230 | Target: 3L  – Presented by the Career and Professional Development Centre
Feb. 3 | uOttawa Public Law Centre: The Legal Challenge to Trudeau’s Prorogation | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | FTX 302 | Event in English | Registration required
Feb 4 | Boon Talk: Casual conversations for students with the Dean, Common Law | 12:00 – 13:00 p.m. | FTX 559 | Event is Bilingual | Registration required | Pizza will be served
Feb 4 | Conway Professionalism Speaker Series: Reflections on the Judicial Role – Judiciousness, Freedom, and Independence | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | FTX 147 | Event in English | Registration required
Feb. 5 | JurisMentor Information Session| 11 :30 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. | FTX 147 | Target : All  – Presented by the Career and Professional Development Centre
Feb. 5 | Speed-Networking : Explore graduate studies in law | 11 :30 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. | FTX 202 | Target : 3L and National Program – Presented by Graduates Studies
Feb. 6 | Seasonal Community Gathering: Red Dress Pin Workshop | 8:30 – 11:20 a.m. | FTX 413 | Drop-in
Feb. 6 | Mental Health in Law School and Beyond : Preparing for a Legal Career | 11 :30 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. | FTX 351 | Target : All  – Presented by Elephant in the Room and the County of Carleton Law Association
Feb. 6 | Clerkship Interview Preparation Session | 11 :30 a.m. – 1 :00 p.m. | Virtual | Target : 2L/3L  – Presented by Career and Professional Development Centre

Please visit the webpage for more Upcoming Events.

Important dates and deadlines

Jan. 27 - Apr. 7 | Term dates 
Jan. 27 - Apr. 7 | Winters courses 
Feb. 17 | Family Day
Mar. 3-7 | Reading week 
Mar. 17 - 28 | Teaching course and evaluations 
Mar. 19 | Career Connections 
Mar. 27 | Course Fair for English course
Apr. 8 | Study Break 
Apr. 18 - 21 | Easter Break

Please visit the webpage for more Important dates and deadlines.

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