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The Common Law section at uOttawa recently welcomed 22 judges from the Ontario Court of Appeal for an extraordinary day of learning, discussion, and mentorship. It was the Court’s first visit to Fauteux in a decade.

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced the appointment of Benoit Duchesne, LLB ’00, LLL ’96, to the Federal Court.

The Ontario government announced the appointment of a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice.

It is with great pleasure that we launch the call for nominations for the Common Law Section’s Internal Awards for 2024.

The following story was written by two Common Law students, Nayab Ahmed (3L) and Tarik Saglam (3L) as part of the series BEYOND THE CLASS. The series shares first-hand accounts of experiential learning opportunities and op-eds written by our students.

The legal profession is increasingly grappling with a growing mental health crisis. Lawyers and legal professionals often face intense pressure, long hours, and the weight of life-altering decisions, all of which can take a significant toll on their mental well-being.

Yana Banzen, JD ‘12, was born in Russia and lived in Kazakhstan until she was 16. Now she calls Canada home.

In a profession that often holds stoicism in high esteem, the release of "The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession" marks a transformative moment for the legal community.

In 2019, Professor Paul Daly was awarded the University Research Chair in Administrative Law and Governance.