Applications for the 2026–2027 Exchange Program are now open! If you’re planning to participate, be sure not to miss these key deadlines:

• November 25, 2025: Submit your Confirmation of Eligibility form along with your preliminary course selection to your faculty for your first-choice destination.
  Submit your form here: Confirmation of Eligibility Form
• Attend the mandatory online Exchange Information Workshop
  This workshop will help you:
  • Understand what the exchange program involves
  • Plan and prepare your application
  • Choose your preferred exchange destination

Register for the 2026–2027 Exchange Information Workshop by November 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (no exceptions will be made). Register here

Be sure to mark these dates in your calendar so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to plan your exchange successfully!

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:00 – 7:50 PM (the course is Hybrid,  will run on two evenings each week, with one class in person and the other virtual.)

Description: Shape the Future of Immigration and Refugee Law: A Hands-On Exploration

Explore the fundamentals of immigration and refugee law in this engaging course, guided by a professor with diverse experience across private practice, NGOs in multiple countries including India, Kosovo, and the UK, as well as government and the United Nations.

International and domestic refugee and immigration systems are facing unprecedented challenges, making this area of law one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields today. This course offers students a unique opportunity to study these systems in depth while building practical, career-ready skills.

The course provides:

• Practical skills training in legal research, case analysis, and litigation strategies
• Direct exposure to the field through guest speakers from government, private practice, NGOs, and international organizations
• Career-focused learning that helps students build networks and apply classroom knowledge to real-world immigration and refugee law challenges

Last year’s guest speakers included a representative from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a government policy advisor, government lawyers, private practitioners, litigators, and a psychologist specializing in refugee issues. Students described the course as highly practical and engaging, noting that they were able to apply what they learned to their own legal practice and found the networking opportunities invaluable.

This course combines one in-person class and one virtual class each week, making it accessible while maintaining an interactive learning environment. Students will develop their ability to analyze complex cases, communicate effectively, and navigate the intricacies of immigration and refugee law, while gaining exposure to current debates and future reforms in this critical field.

Register now to join a course that blends academic rigor with practical experience and prepares you to make an impact in a rapidly changing area of law.

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!

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

For students who choose to use Examplify for at least one exam
To prepare for the upcoming exam period, please ensure that Examplify is installed, up-to-date, and tested well in advance.

Key Steps:

• New Installation: If Examplify is not yet installed, download it from the Faculty’s ExamSoft portal using your uoZone login credentials.
• Upgrade Existing Examplify Installation: If Examplify is already on your laptop, launch the app and complete any available upgrades.
• Run Practice Exams: Complete mock exams to confirm Examplify is working on your device. This step is essential for troubleshooting and getting familiar with the software.
• Register: After testing Examplify, complete the Examplify Registration Form to authorize the $57 CAD annual licensing fee.

Please review the information available on the Exams webpage for further details. 

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.