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For the third year in a row, a uOttawa Common Law student has won a prize for her essay on wrongful convictions.

The Ontario government announced the appointment of a new associate judge to the Superior Court of Justice, effective April 11, 2024.

The Common Law Section is thrilled to congratulate three recent graduates who have been offered coveted clerkship positions at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2025-2026.

The 6th edition of the Michel-Bastarache Moot Court Competition was held on March 22-24.

In keeping with a uOttawa tradition, the Faculty of Law held a Welcoming Ceremony on March 13 in honour of the Honourable Mary T. Moreau, the newest justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

In recent years, discussions of technological progress frequently carry an undertone of apprehension. Is AI safe? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? How can we govern the quantum era? Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau is embracing these questions.

How do we know if the length of a prison sentence is just or unjust? How much punishment is justifiable for a serious crime, and how much for a relatively minor crime? How do we justify any prison sentences at all?

The connectivity that typifies our digitally networked world brings with it widespread and persistent challenges.

For his tireless efforts in researching and defending the language rights of Canada’s French-speaking minority communities, Professor François Larocque was honoured earlier this year by Francopresse as one of the ten most influential personalities on Francophonie issues in Canada.

A round-table discussion on March 7 will focus on the real equality of the French language.