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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.

Professor Emeritus John Currie has been appointed a judge ad hoc of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with effect from January 2025.

Professor Jamie Liew’s début novel, Dandelion (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2022) has been named as one of the five contenders for CBC’s 2025 “Canada Reads” debates.

The University of Ottawa Leadership Academy will be offering its leadership course in Portuguese, as part of a partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Portugal. This is the first time in the world that this ontologically based leadership training has been offered in this language.

Professor Terry Skolnik has recently published two books that tackle critical issues at the intersection of law, society, and public policy. From the challenges of homelessness and public space regulation to the evolving landscape of police powers in Canada, his latest works offer profound insights and timely critiques.

Born in a French-speaking region of Cameroon, first-year student Sandra Kemzang brings her rich cultural heritage and a passion for equity to her role as the 1L representative for the Regroupement étudiant de common law en français (RÉCLEF).

The University of Ottawa AI + Society and IVADO release a global policy brief led by Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Prof. Catherine Régis to provide policymakers with actionable globally-oriented policy guidance on the impact of AI on democracy and electoral integrity