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International Law

The University of Ottawa offers a comprehensive program in international law, emphasizing global legal issues, human rights, trade, and environmental law within Canada's bilingual and multicultural context.

Research

Knowledge of international law provides students with insight and skills beneficial in a wide variety of contexts, both domestic and international. Career opportunities range from traditional legal practice to work with international organizations, NGOs and government across a broad spectrum of legal and policy issues.

The uOttawa Faculty of Law is home to a large group of globally recognised scholars in the area of International Law. Members of the International Law Group engage in world-class research and make important contributions to public debate on international law issues. The International Law Group organizes regular talks and presentations by leading international lawyers on topical issues.

JD Students have access to the most extensive selection of international law courses in Canada and can specialize in international law by enrolling in the Option in International Law. uOttawa students can participate in international law activities outside the classroom, including international law moots, internships, clerkships and more than a dozen student organizations involved in international law issues. 

The Faculty prepares JD and graduate students from all over the world for careers in the practice of international law and in academia. Common Law alumni work in a wide range of international law settings worldwide.

Wolfgang Alschner
The Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law promotes teaching and research in business and international economic law at the University of Ottawa.
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The Neuberger-Jesin Professor is a conflict resolution expert internationally and engages students from uOttawa in such work to enhance their own training in resolution, mediation and arbitration of international conflicts. The Neuberger-Jesin Professor also operates a clinical course in international conflict resolution as part of an international mediation lab under the auspices of the professorship.
TradeLab
TradeLab is an independent, non-governmental organization headquartered in Geneva that brings together a global network of academic institutions and experienced legal professionals.

International Law Group

The International Law Group (ILG) comprises faculty members who research and teach international law. The ILG organizes the International Law Lecture Series, International Law Socials, and other events to bring together legal professionals and students with an interest in international law.

Join our events to explore global legal issues, network with international law experts, and contribute to the ever-evolving world of international law.

JD Students

The University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) offers an extensive program of courses in international law and many of our graduates go on to work as lawyers in international organizations, governments, law firms, businesses and NGOs.

We offer an International Law Option that allows students to develop a comprehensive understanding of public international law; to explore several specialized fields of international law, including international human rights and security, trade and investment, criminal, environmental, intellectual property, immigration and refugee, and business law; and to gain practical experience in the field through clinics, moots, and internships. 

Graduate Studies

Student Organizations

These student organizations are involved in a wide range of activities at the law school including speakers on international law subjects and career opportunities.

November 27, 2024
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November 27, 2024

Strengthening ties, deepening connection: A visit to Kitigan Zibi

Dean Kristen Boon, members of the leadership team including Vice Deans Graham Mayeda and Yan Campagnolo, and a small group of Common Law students and …
November 26, 2024
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November 26, 2024

2024 Honour Society Inductee Celebration

2024 Common Law Honour Society inductees: The Honourable Maria Linhares de Sousa, LLB ’76, Yves Le Bouthillier, LLB ’84, and The Honourable Bernadette…
November 20, 2024
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November 20, 2024

Fostering collaboration: scholars convene at the University of Ottawa to drive …

The Faculty of Law recently welcomed several distinguished international law scholars for an academic workshop dedicated to exploring Canada’s role be…

Contact Us

International Law Group Co-Chairs

Prof. Jamie Chai Yun Liew (bio)
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Prof. Pacifique Manirakiza (bio)
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