The benchmark of a law school is its alumni, and there are over 10,000 Common Law alumni around the world.

Your community for life

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Many of the best legal minds in the country and around the world have been educated at uOttawa’s Faculty of Law. Our alumni include Supreme Court judges, cabinet ministers, premiers, activists, senior public servants, entrepreneurs, business leaders, leaders of the bar, Stanley Cup champions, community leaders and Indigenous leaders. 

Many alumni work as lawyers in private and public practice, while some work in business, government, the tech sector, international organizations or the not-for-profit sector. They excel in their professions and contribute to improving their world.   

Whatever path you pursue after graduation, we wish to continue to engage with you and help you succeed with tools and opportunities for professional development and networking.  

Friendships that developed during law studies often form the basis of lifelong networks — both professional and personal.  You can stay connected to us in many ways:

Alumni News

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Put Some of It Down: Practical Ways Lawyers Can Protect Their Well-Being

To every lawyer who feels they must do it all themselves, who take on too much and ends up burnt out: It’s okay to ask for help.
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From Law to Therapy: Alum Chelsea Sauvé’s Journey of Service and Fulfillment

 When Chelsea Sauve, JD ’17, first walked the halls of Fauteux, she envisioned a future in international law. After law school however, she found hers…
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A Proud Franco-Ontarian Returns to the Faculty

On the eve of Franco-Ontarian Day, which this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag, the Common Law Section…
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Remembering alum Terry Green: Blind lawyer and defender of dogs

You could say Terry Green LLB ‘99 doggedly pursued justice and was always looking out for the underdog - literally.
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Alum Pierre Lambert-Bélanger, LLB ’04, appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice

The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Pierre Lambert-Bélanger to the Ontario Court of Justice. Chief Justice Sharon…
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Alum Isabel Blanchard, LLB ’03, LLL ‘04, appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice

The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Isabel Blanchard to the Ontario Court of Justice. Chief Justice Sharon Nickla…

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Common Law Honour Society

Common Law Honour Society

Established in 2003, the Common Law Honour Society is the most prestigious alumni distinction presented by the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section.

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Faculty of Law, Alumni Office 

Fauteux Hall 
57 Louis Pasteur  
Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 6N5

General inquiries: [email protected] 

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