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The Common Law Section is thrilled to congratulate two recent graduates who have been offered coveted clerkship positions at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2026-2027.

The following story was written by a Common Law student, Mina Kittani (3L) as part of the series BEYOND THE CLASS. The series shares first-hand accounts of experiential learning opportunities and op-eds written by our students.

Reg Thompson (BSocSci ’91, LLB ’94) knows firsthand the importance of scholarships in enabling a student’s university experience. Now, the two-time alumnus is giving back to support other Indigenous students.

A renowned scholar in information law and policy, Dr. Teresa Scassa has been appointed as a member of the Ontario Health Data Council (OHDC) to support the management of Ontario’s health data.

As the opioid crisis continues to claim lives, evidence shows that harm reduction strategies – such as supervised consumption services – can make a crucial difference. A new book delves into these lifesaving approaches, exploring how they can shape more effective policies and legislation.

With the support the Queen Elizabeth Scholars Advanced Scholars West Africa Africa (QES-AS-WA) program, Dr. Ogochukwu Monye and Dr. Onyema Otitodiri are joining the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) at University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law, Technology and Society to reinforces the network’s dedication to advancing legal research, technology, and open collaborative innovation.

AI tools are increasingly shaping the publishing industry, offering authors and publishers valuable support throughout the publication process. But there are obvious risks that come with this support, from concerns about accuracy and quality, to ethical and legal considerations.

The Open African Innovation Research network (Open AIR) and the Centre for Law, Technology, and Society (CLTS) at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law are thrilled to welcome two new exceptional post-doctoral fellows to their growing research team: Dr. Ogochukwu Monye, and Dr. Onyema Otitodiri. Their expertise reinforces Open AIR’s dedication to advancing legal research, technology, and open ...

The University of Ottawa Press just released Intellectual Property Futures, a new collection co-edited by Dr. Alexandra Mogyoros to explore the trajectories and challenges of intellectual property law and policy in the global landscape.

We are proud to celebrate the appointment of alum, professor and francophone champion Caroline Magnan, LLB ’06, as a Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta in Calgary.