Are you a graduating law student passionate about equity and social justice? The Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize, established in honour of Justice Abella's visionary contributions, is now accepting applications. This prestigious $1,000 award will be presented annually to a graduating law student who is most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada or globally.

To apply, please email [email protected] with:

1. Your student number;
2. A 500-word letter explaining how you best meet the criteria.

Deadline: March 30, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized for your commitment to social change.

Gladys Osien is a bilingual lawyer, published researcher and mentor who provides direct support to our Black law students. You can book an appointment with Gladys in The Source.

Calling all legal writers!

The Ottawa Law Review Blog is accepting submissions! Whether you have a fresh take on a recent legal development, a case comment, or a thought-provoking piece on emerging legal issues, we want to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to legal discourse, and engage with a wider audience.

Submit your work today! https://rdo-olr.org/submit/blog-submissions/

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. 

Registration begins on MARCH 1^st, 2025!

The University of Ottawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Canadian Red Cross are pleased to announce the 2025 Summer School on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), to be held May 25-30, 2025.

The goal of this course is to provide students and professionals with the fundamentals of IHL and the opportunity to apply this knowledge through realistic case studies and a full-day simulation exercise.

The course is offered in both French and English, and enrolment is limited to 30 students per language group.

Interested students (under certain conditions) can take this course for credit (DRC4521), but please note that you must first register with us and send us your CV and an unofficial transcript of your grades.

The registration form will be available on the Summer School webpage where you will find all the details!

Students in need of a prayer space are invited to use the 600 Kind Edward prayer/meditation room, or the Multi-fait Prayer and Meditation Room located in the University Centre (UCU) 107 next to the Cafeteria (it is accessible through the indoor passageway located on the 3^rd floor of Fauteux near FTX361). Religious-based academic accommodation requests can be directed to [email protected].