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The legal profession is synonymous with high pressure, and for many, that pressure starts in law school. The relentless push for excellence often leads to anxiety, depression, and burnout.

A global thought leader on innovation and intellectual property, Professor Jeremy de Beer has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Innovation and Intellectual Property Law.

The 7th edition of the Michel-Bastarache Moot Court Competition took place from March 21-23 at the Faculty, bringing together passionate law students from across Canada to tackle pressing issues in language law.

Professor Jamie Chai Yun Liew’s debut novel, Dandelion (Arsenal Pulp Press), finished as the runner-up in the 2025 Canada Reads competition, cementing its place as one of the country’s most essential reads of the year.

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.