Law practice program

Your Pathway to Becoming a Lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.

The LPP provides graduates with a Canadian undergraduate law degree (J.D. or equivalent) with a new pathway to becoming a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.

About the Law Practice Program

To meet the experiential training requirement of the licensing process for the legal profession, the University of Ottawa’s Law Practice Program (LPP) is an alternative to the traditional articling pathway certified by the Law Society of Ontario.

This eight-month professional program, offered entirely in French, combines hands-on learning through practical simulations in various areas of law with a professional work placement. With the support of a dedicated Francophone legal community and an immersive approach, the LPP prepares future lawyers to excel in their legal careers.

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Pourquoi choisir le PPD? (French only)

Key dates

For the 2025-2026 Cohort

What	When
Information Sessions Register here	November 20, 2024 March 7, 2025 11:30AM – 1PM
Q&A Session Registration: Coming Soon	May 2025, 12PM – 1PM
Deadline to Enroll in the French LPP with the Law Society of Ontario	July 2025
Deadline to Submit French LPP Enrollment Form	July 2025
French LPP – Training Component Including Mandatory Orientation Week	September 2 – December 22, 2025
University of Ottawa French Law Practice Program – Placement Component	January – April 2026

Visit the events page to register for upcoming events and activities.

Inspiring Career Paths

Our alumni work across all sectors of the legal profession: in corporations, public administration, private firms, or legal clinics. Discover with pride some of their outstanding achievements!

Alumni spotlight

Message from the program director

The LPP is a full-time, eight-month program that consists of four months of intensive practical training within a simulated law firm environment, followed by a four-month work placement in a legal setting.

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Contact us

Law practice program

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1(613) 562-5800 ext. 1011

Address: 554 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

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