Professional and Executive Development
Board of Directors Certificate: Legal and Ethical Governance
The Board of Directors Certificate is a practical program that helps professionals strengthen their legal knowledge, ethical judgment, and governance skills for today’s complex board environments.
Income Tax 101 for Lawyers
This six-hour online course is designed for lawyers who missed taking tax in law school, law students wanting an introduction to tax, and anyone interested in learning the basics of income tax law in Canada.
International Law and Armed Conflict
International Law and Armed Conflict is an online university-level, self-paced course introducing the international law governing armed conflict. Through realistic scenarios, learners explore when force may lawfully be used, how hostilities are regulated, protections for persons affected by conflict, and the legal responsibilities arising during and after military operations.
The Legislative and Regulatory Process in Canada
Guided by Professor Étienne Trépanier and Law Student Amanda Buttice, this course offers you an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the legislative and regulatory framework of Canada alongside a distinguished group of law professors, legal advisors, and legislative drafting experts. Our innovative curriculum is designed to bring the subject to life through a combination of documentary-style interviews with experts, engaging infographics, and curated external resources.
Mastering Legislative Drafting and Public Policy Implementation
This program, offered by the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, helps legal professionals, policy advisors, and public service specialists gain the confidence and practical skills to draft, interpret, and apply laws effectively.”
OTEHIMIN Summer School on Indigenous and Notarial Law
Drawing on experiential learning activities, teaching circles, and spaces for dialogue facilitated by Elders and First Nations members, the OTEHIMIN summer school offers immersive, land-based professional training dedicated to Indigenous legal orders and notarial law in an Indigenous context.
Understanding Charity and Non-Profit Law
This six-hour online course is for legal professionals, advisors, and non-profit managers who work with charities and non-profit organizations across Canada, or plan to do so.
The International Certificate in Wine Law (ICWL)
The University of Ottawa Faculty of Law is launching the International Executive Certificate in Wine Law (ICWL): a dual-component program bridging the regulatory divide between North American markets and traditional European viticultural heartlands.