International Research and Experiential Learning is pleased to announce the launch of three new programs designed to foster global research collaborations and opportunities at the University of Ottawa:

• The Doctoral Mobility Program for inbound students from Europe and Latin America who would like to conduct research visits at the University of Ottawa.
• The new Global Open Program for uOttawa early career researchers from all disciplines who would like to initiate new collaborations with partners anywhere in the world.
• The new Network Development Program for uOttawa researchers from all disciplines who would like to develop and expand new research collaborations with Asian partners with the eventual goal of establishing a self-sustaining research network.

The application deadline for all three programs is January 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Consult our website for further details or email [email protected].

Lawyers are professional writers. And good writers consistently get noticed by their superiors and hiring committees. Begin your journey to becoming a strong legal writer through your assignments.

The Faculty’s Writing Leaders can help!

Writing Leaders are trained peer mentors who give advice on:

• Techniques for kick-starting the writing process
• Structuring your legal writing
• Writing with clarity
• Becoming a better self-editor

Writing conferences start October 14, 2025.

Click here for more information or to schedule a conference and go to the “Writing Conferences” tab.

Let the CDC know where you are working next summer by emailing: [email protected]

Did you participate in the structured Toronto recruitment process but did not receive a summer job offer? The counselling team can help you develop a targeted job search strategy. Book an appointment with a member of the counselling team in The Source.

Common Law students can pursue different internships during their studies at the University of Ottawa. These internships provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and expose them to a variety of practice areas and work environments.

Are you interested in pursuing an internship for the January and Winter of 2026? The time to think about it is now!

The application deadline for the internships below are as follows:

• January term 2026: November 10 at 3:00 p.m.
• Winter term 2026: November 24 at 3:00 p.m.
• Russomanno Hyslop LLP (CML3173)
• Family Law with Sharp Ang Family Lawyers (CML3173)
• Just Governance Group (CML3173)
• Immigration Law - Ayesha Kumararatne (CML3173)
• National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) (CML3173)
• Taxpayer Law Professional Corporation (CML3173)
• Legislative Development - Senate of Canada (CML3173)
• Advanced Legislative Development - Senate of Canada (CML3173)

The application deadline for the Student Proposed (SPI) internship are as follows:

• January term 2026: November 10 at 3:00 p.m.
• Winter term 2026: January 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Please note that SPI internship opportunities are occasionally advertised under the "Job Postings" tab in The Source. Please consult The Source regularly to find SPI internship postings for the January and the Winter term 2026. This course will be registered as a Student Proposed Internship course (CML3171).

Please consult the application process directly under your home page in the Brightspace portal 2025-2026 Common Law: Demande de stages | Internship Applications. Please review the course description in the course search engine 2025-2026 for more information.

Good luck!

This year, the moot sessions of the Atelier de plaidoirie will take place at the Ottawa Justice Courthouse before the Honourable Marc Smith!

Students are invited to take part as members of the audience, free of charge! This is a unique opportunity to observe young legal professionals honing their advocacy skills in French, guided by experienced trial lawyers, before a real judge.

To register, please send an email to [email protected].

To learn more about the Atelier de plaidoirie de l’AJEFO: Atelier de plaidoirie - MOTIONS : Séparation et infractions : Plaider sans concession et bâtir vos compétences en français devant un juge. - AJEFO

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that the courses selected do not result in class schedule or exam schedule conflicts.

The use of the Examplify software will be possible in selected courses. Please verify the exam timetables to know if your final exam will offer this option.

More information about how to register for the use of Examplify will be sent to all students soon.

Students may register for the Access/Equity Tutorials by filling out the online application form. Details about eligibility are available on the Tutorial Program website.