Word from the Dean

Happy New Year! 

As January unfolds and resolutions are put into place, I hope you are taking some time to reflect on the importance of prioritizing wellness in your personal, academic and professional lives.  I believe a healthy lifestyle contributes to increased energy, focus, and happiness in the legal profession.

I am very aware it can be difficult to balance your studies in law with other obligations and goals.  These struggles will also be present in the future as you chart your career as legal professionals.   I encourage each of you to identify a couple of things you will prioritize for your own self-care this year. My own goals for 2024 are related to a Masters Swim club I joined last year.  I hope to finally master a flip turn!  

If you would like to talk through options and viewpoints, we have a number of support options available here at the faculty.  We offer counselling and wellness services through Debra Love, the Section’s Wellness Mentor-in-Residence. With a Master of Education and over 15 years of experience in promoting well-being, diversity, and success, Debra is dedicated to supporting you on your path to continued well-being. She accepts appointments on Wednesdays from 12-1pm via Zoom. You may book a meeting with her via The Source.

From January 22-26 the University of Ottawa will host an array of activities for the 10th edition of Wellness Week. I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to unwind and celebrate yourself – there's a chance to win prizes as well.

This profession is both rewarding and intense.  Investing in your health and well-being is a strategic choice for long-term career sustainability. 

Kristen Boon

Upcoming Events

Jan. 30 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Virtual -Information Session for the Environmental Law Option. ZOOM LINK
Jan. 31 | 11:30 am – 12:50 pm | FTX 413 - Book Club: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Target: 1L | in English only
Jan. 31 | 12:00 pm | Virtual - The Political Uses of AI in Canada: Report Launch. In English only | Registration required
Jan. 31 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | FTX 359 - Preparing for the Ottawa 2L Recruit: Tips and Tricksexternal link. by MENALSA. Target : 2L | Registration required
Feb. 1 | 10:00 am – 12:50 | FTX 416 - Community Beading Circle: Red Dress Pin Workshop
Feb. 5 | 11:30 am - 12:50 pm | Virtual - Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium: “Executive Power”external link. Registration required
Feb. 5 – 6 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Virtual, Zoom - Ottawa OCIs | Target: 2L 
Feb. 7 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | FTX 147 - JurisMentor Info Session | Target: All | Registration required via The Source.  
Feb. 7 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Virtual, Zoom - Canadian-American Dual JD Program | Target: 1L . ZOOM LINK. 
Feb. 8 | 10:00 am – 12:50 pm | FTX 416 - Community Beading Circle: Red Dress Pin Workshop 
Feb. 14 | 11:30 am - 12:50 pm | FTX 351 - Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics Seminar Series. More details to come.

Please visit the website for a complete list of upcoming events.

Important dates

Jan. 29 to Apr. 10, 2024: Courses for the Winter term. 
Jan. 29, 2024: Deadline to apply to the Debwewin Summer Law Program. Check out the guide in the Document Library of The Source
Jan. 31, 2024: Last day to submit a grade review for a Fall term final exam. For information about reviewing grades and appeals, consult academic regulations.
January (various): Deadlines to apply for 1L structured recruitment processes for a Summer 2024 position in Toronto (Jan. 24), Calgary (Jan. 29), and London, ON (Jan. 22; also for 2L students). Full instructions are available in the Document Library of The Source.  
January (various): Deadlines to apply for a 2025-2026 clerkship with various courts. Check out the full details in Clerkship 2025-2026: Clerkship Programs, in the Document Library of The Source.   
Feb. 2, 2024: Last day to pay tuition fees without late fees. Consult the fee payment section of the Financial Resources website. 
Feb. 2, 2024: Last day to enrol and to change course selection for the Winter term.
Feb. 2, 2024: Last day to change 1st year thematic course registration.
Feb. 2, 2024: Last day to submit a request to register for a Directed Research Project for the Winter term.
Feb. 2, 2024: Last day to receive a full refund on your U-Pass. After this date, reimbursements are pro-rated.
Feb. 6, 2024: January term final grades will be approved and posted online (by 4:00 pm).
Feb 19, 2024: Family Day.

Please visit the website for a complete list of important dates and deadlines.

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