Faculty of Law | Faculty of Law

interior view of Fauteux entrance hall — Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law

Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa on the ancestral territory of the Algonquin Nation, within walking distance of Parliament Hill and the Supreme Court of Canada, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law provides the best opportunity in the world to study Common Law, Civil Law and Indigenous legal traditions in English or in French.

Common Law Section

As a global and national leader in a variety of fields, Common Law offers specializations in Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, International Trade, Business and Human Rights Law, Social Justice and Technology Law, Public Law and Aboriginal Law.

Civil Law Section (in French only)

As part of Canada's largest law school, the Civil Law Section emphasizes a personal, human approach to legal education, boasting a strong commitment to engaging with the community, with other disciplines and with the world at large, while promoting innovative research and transformative learning experiences in the heart of the Nation's Capital.

Graduate studies

A joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law sections of the Faculty of Law, we build upon the unique strengths and character of each section to offer programs at the master’s and doctoral level.

Professional and Executive Development

At the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law, we draw on our expertise as a top-ranked institution to deliver high-quality, responsive courses and certificate programs for lawyers and non-legal professionals alike. Designed to build skills, deepen legal understanding, and address emerging issues, our programs empower participants to achieve their goals and navigate today’s complex legal landscape with confidence.