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Faculty of Law – Graduate Studies

Welcome to Graduate Studies in Law at the University of Ottawa! A joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law sections of the Faculty of Law, we build upon the unique strengths and character of each section to offer programs at the master’s and doctoral level.

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Graduate students benefit from diverse choices and opportunities through the collaboration of faculty members, with expertise in areas like International Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, and more. They can study in French, English, or both, and enhance their experience by attending events and engaging in research projects. The Faculty of Law’s intellectual life is enriched by its proximity to Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada, and federal agencies, drawing students from across Canada and around the world. Explore our website to learn more about our programs and community.

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Sobirovs Law Firm
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Sobirovs Law Firm Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was generously donated by Rakhmadjon Sobirov, J.D. ‘11, and Sobirovs Law Firm to ensure that individuals from Central Asia admitted into the LLM program at uOttawa can study in Canada and then share their knowledge and strengthen democratic structures and the rule of law in their home region.
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Ian R. Kerr
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The Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fellowships for LLM in law and technology

Ian’s vision was to ensure that top students from around the world have the necessary funding and support to pursue their scholarly dreams researching legal, ethical and policy questions surrounding new technologies at the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
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Reproduction health law graduate scholarship

The Centre for Health Law, Policy, and Ethics (CHLPE) is offering two prestigious scholarships of $10,000 each to support LL.M. students whose research focuses on reproduction and health law, including issues like access to abortion, contraception, fertility care, coercive sterilization, assisted reproduction, and obstetrical violence.

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Celebrating excellence: Common Law professors honoured at uOttawa awards ceremony

Congratulations to these faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to academia. They were celebrated at the University of Ottawa’s annual Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching, on February 11.

Several professors were recognized for their outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and thought leadership. Their work not only enriches the academic community but also st…
Congratulations to these faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to academia. They were celebrated at the University of Ottawa’s annual Awards for Excellence in Research and Teaching, on February 11.

Several professors were recognized for their outstanding achievements in research, teaching, and thought leadership. Their work not only enriches the academic community but also st…

February 14, 2025

Un diplômé de la Section de droit civil nommé à la Cour du Québec

La Section de droit civil est très fière de la nomination de son diplômé, Steve D. Fontaine (LL.L., 1997), à titre de juge à la Cour du Québec. Cette nomination, qui témoigne de son engagement envers le système judiciaire, a été annoncée le 13 février par le ministre de la Justice du Québec, Simon Jolin-Barrette.
La Section de droit civil est très fière de la nomination de son diplômé, Steve D. Fontaine (LL.L., 1997), à titre de juge à la Cour du Québec. Cette nomination, qui témoigne de son engagement envers le système judiciaire, a été annoncée le 13 février par le ministre de la Justice du Québec, Simon Jolin-Barrette.

February 13, 2025

John Packer au sein de la Table permanente sur les droits de la personne du Canada

Le professeur John Packer siègera au sein de la Table permanente sur les droits de la personne du Canada, nouvel organe qui conseillera les efforts diplomatiques canadiens.
Le professeur John Packer siègera au sein de la Table permanente sur les droits de la personne du Canada, nouvel organe qui conseillera les efforts diplomatiques canadiens.

February 13, 2025

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Faculty of Law Graduate Studies

57 Louis-Pasteur st.,
room 301
Ottawa, On K1N 6N5

Tel.:  613-562-5774

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