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“The king can do no wrong” is an antiquated common law tradition that considered the king to be immune from prosecution. In a recent podcast, Professor Marie-France Fortin explains how the evolution of this murky concept has had serious consequences on our understanding of government liability.

At a time when women’s presence in law schools was still extremely rare, Rose-Marie Perry, LLB ’60, stood alone as the first woman to graduate from the University of Ottawa’s Common Law Section.

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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...

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.

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.

How can one mentor transform the future for Black legal professionals? Gladys Osien is making waves as both a mentor to Black law students at uOttawa and an advocate for social justice, creating a bridge between the faculty and students who may feel isolated or unsure where to seek help.

La Section de droit civil et la Faculté de droit de l’Université Jean-Moulin Lyon 3 ont uni leurs forces pour offrir depuis septembre 2024 un double diplôme. Une opportunité unique pour les étudiants et étudiantes des deux côtés de l’Atlantique d’obtenir deux diplômes d’études supérieures en moins d’un an.

In this article, Karine Coen-Sanchez explores the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy and the creation of inclusive learning environments to combat polite racism in schools.

Congratulations to Alum Ali Tejpar, JD '18, who was selected to be the Canadian participant in this year's Munich Young Leaders (MYL) program at the Munich Security Conference, the world's leading forum on international security attended by world leaders and CEOs.