This is the second straight year that uOttawa’s law programs have been ranked in the top 100, placing the law school amongst the world’s highest performing institutions.
“We are very proud of these spectacular results, which reflect the excellence and impact of our researchers and our community as a whole,” said Marie-Eve Sylvestre, Dean of the Civil Law Section. “As a result of their legal training, our alumni are contributing and will continue to contribute to our nation and the world,” added Kristen Boon, Susan & Perry Dellelce Dean of the Common Law Section.
The University of Ottawa improved in almost every subject area, with law once again placing as the University’s top ranked subject. This achievement is a testament to the excellence of our research and student communities, and reflects the Faculty of Law’s commitment to research innovation and leadership in legal studies.
Located at the heart of the Nation’s Capital, on the unceded territories of the Algonquin people, and only steps away from the country’s most important institutions, the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law offers a vibrant learning and research environment. With 35 regular professors in the Civil Law Section, and 75 in the Common Law Section, we are the largest law school in the country. We boast five research centers, 15 research chairs and 10 laboratories and research networks, generating more than $7 million in research income annually, and providing an exceptional intellectual environment to our students, researchers, and professors.
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