Make the. Open House Saturday, March 3, 2012 University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall

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1 Make the Right Choice University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Common Law Section Open House Saturday, March 3, 2012 University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM... 2 DEAN S MESSAGE... 3 COMMON LAW STUDENT SOCIETY PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE... 4 OPEN HOUSE LECTURER PROFILES... 5 KEYNOTE SPEAKER - LUNCHEON ADDRESS - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DAVID M. PACIOCCO... 7 FIRST-YEAR STUDIES... 8 FIRST-YEAR THEMATIC COURSES... 8 JANUARY TERM: DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY... 9 UPPER-YEAR STUDIES THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE FINANCIAL AID AND BURSARIES EQUITY AND ACCESS THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM AND TUTORIAL SESSIONS CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT LIFE COMMON LAW STUDENT SOCIETY STUDENT CLUBS ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC OTTAWA LAW REVIEW OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING MEAL COSTS ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION CHILD CARE SERVICES USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION uottawa - Page 1 - Open House

3 OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA COMMON LAW SATURDAY, MARCH 3, :00 a.m. Reception Coffee and refreshments Tsampalieros Atrium, Fauteux Hall, 3 rd floor 10:20 a.m. Welcome Dean Bruce Feldthusen, Vice-Dean Craig Forcese and Common Law Students Society President Shaun Jaberolansar Fauteux Hall, room :00 a.m. Concurrent Lectures 1. Prof. Jane Bailey Will the Real Digital Girl Please Stand Up? Fauteux Hall, room Prof. John Currie Curbing Aggression at the International Criminal Court Fauteux Hall, room :15 p.m. Luncheon Address The Honourable Mr. Justice David M. Paciocco, Ontario Court of Justice University Centre 1:45 p.m. Optional Tour Tour the Faculty s services and meet the student representatives Fauteux Hall, Foyer 1:45 p.m. Support for Success Representatives from the Faculty s support services will be available to answer questions on matters such as: academics, career searching, financial issues, equity and accommodations. Tsampalieros Atrium, Fauteux Hall, 3 rd floor uottawa - Page 2 - Open House

4 DEAN S MESSAGE Welcome to the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. The purpose of today s Open House is to help you to select a law school. With complete and accurate information, we are confident that you will choose the University of Ottawa. Enjoy yourself today, but use your time wisely. Please do not leave us with any question unanswered. First year is a little different at uottawa. In addition to the basic curriculum offered at most schools, we offer a course on legislation because the majority of modern law is found in statutes and other legislative material. You will study legal ethics, and participate actively in an intensive three-week training program in dispute resolution. We will also offer an elective course in first year, which few other law schools do. We guarantee that one of your first-year courses will be given in a small seminar-size class where you will receive personalized instruction in research and writing, the building blocks of our discipline. Here you will develop lifelong friendships. Few of you today will know yet precisely what areas of law will appeal to you most. At uottawa, we promise you an excellent basic education, and a full and exciting range of options. Here you can obtain a bilingual, bijuridical education, two of the most marketable skills in today s global economy. You may enrol in a bilingual first-year course or take a course in the French Program or Civil Law anytime. As you would expect in a capital city, we have an outstanding program in international law, trade law and human rights. You can participate in an exchange program in a foreign jurisdiction, enrol in the dual JD program with one of our U.S. partners, or in one of our three other combined degree programs. We have remarkable expertise in aboriginal law, environmental law, human rights, critical race and gender theory, and anti-poverty activism. No law school in Canada and few in the world can begin to match the depth and breadth uottawa can offer in Internet and intellectual property law. You can specialize in both e-quality and e-commerce, in the classroom, or out in the community. The laws of Canada are made in Ottawa. Parliament and the Supreme Court of Canada are a short walk away. You can secure academic credit working in the faculty s own community, environmental, or technology law clinics; or through an internship in a government department or regulatory agency, non-governmental agencies, or throughout the technology sector. Nowhere in Canada is there a better place to take advantage of the globalization of legal thought and practice. You will meet many high-ranking national and international policy makers, politicians and judges in our classrooms over the next three years. These are opportunities that many practicing lawyers across the country will never enjoy. Ottawa is also a vibrant metropolitan area, offering the full range of commerce, sports, arts and entertainment, all conveniently accessible on a student budget. Cycle paths follow the rivers, and in winter you can skate to school on the canal. This is a law school that offers something special for everyone. Please join us next year and make your contribution to the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. Bruce Feldthusen Dean uottawa - Page 3 - Open House

5 COMMON LAW STUDENT SOCIETY PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE On behalf of the Common Law Student Society (AÉÉCLSS), I would like to introduce you to one of the finest and most diverse law schools in the country. Pursuing Common Law studies at the University of Ottawa will provide you with many opportunities through a program that is challenging, rewarding and even bilingual! The AÉÉCLSS is the student council representing the Common Law Section and it plays a critical role in enriching the law school experience both in and out of the classroom. Our elected executive and class representatives work closely with the faculty to ensure that there is a balance between high quality academics and a wide variety of engaging extra-curricular activities. Students are guaranteed to find more activities and interests than time permits. There is always something going on, whether it be a wine and cheese with a law firm, or an exciting conference on a specific area of law. Choosing the right law school is one of the most important decisions a student will make. I encourage you to take the time to make the right choice for yourself. In contemplating your decision, keep in mind the unique opportunities that the University of Ottawa has to offer as a result of its close proximity to the Supreme Court of Canada, Parliament Hill, government agencies and NGO s. You will meet students from a variety of academic and geographic backgrounds, and you will have the chance to master the law in both official languages, a skill which highly distinguishes our students from other candidates during interviews. The University of Ottawa s Common Law Section has all the resources to give a law student a great education and a wonderful experience, both in and out of the classroom. My time at the University of Ottawa has been one of the most cherished experiences of my life. I have made incredible friends, and had the pleasure of interacting with some tremendous professors. Like every other student at any other law school, I had to read many important judgments in my classes. Outside of the classroom, however, I was lucky enough to meet most of the Supreme Court Justices, and was even able to sit down for a meal with a few of them. Whether it be skating on the canal, cross country skiing or snow shoeing in Gatineau Park, buying fresh local vegetables at the farmers markets or even visiting some local sugar shacks, the city of Ottawa has something for everyone. If you have any questions about studying law at the University of Ottawa, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you next year, Shaun Jaberolansar President of the Common Law Student Society University of Ottawa sjabe048@uottawa.ca Website: uottawa - Page 4 - Open House

6 OPEN HOUSE LECTURER PROFILES Jane Bailey Jane Bailey is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, where she teaches technoprudence, cyberfeminism, contracts and civil procedure. Prior to becoming a professor, Professor Bailey was a law clerk to Mr. Justice John Sopinka in the Supreme Court of Canada, and practised civil litigation at Torys LLP. As a litigator, she acted as co-counsel for the complainant on the first Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case related to Internet-based hate propaganda. She has published on a variety of topics including online hate and child pornography, and the privacy rights of equality-seeking groups. She has forthcoming publications on sexting and characterizations of girls' online activities in public policy debate. She is looking forward to working with Val Steeves, Jacquelyn Burkell, Priscilla Regan, The Media Awareness Network and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on The egirls Project, a three-year examination of the online experiences of girls and young women, which was recently funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Prof. Bailey is very interested in the interplay between equality and privacy, as well as the ways in which technology intersects with social and economic disadvantage. John Currie John Currie is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, where he teaches international law, international humanitarian law, international legal regulation of the use of force, the law of torts and legal writing. Professor Currie completed his studies at the Universities of Toronto, Ottawa and Cambridge, and was a litigator in private practice for several years before joining uottawa in He has been Visiting Fellow at Queen s University s International Study Centre in the UK; Scholar-in-Residence at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada; and President of the Canadian Council on International Law. Currently Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Yearbook of International Law, Prof. Currie is the author or co-author of several books, including the second edition of his treatise Public International Law (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2008) as well as International Law: Doctrine, Practice and Theory (Toronto: Irwin Law, 2007). uottawa - Page 5 - Open House

7 Other Faculty Members A number of our teaching staff will be on hand throughout the day of the Open House to answer questions you might have about the law school, their courses and their areas of expertise. As one of Canada s largest law schools, The Common Law Section offers a broad and diverse curriculum. The full-time faculty includes numerous leaders of Canadian legal education who have completed graduate degrees at the finest law schools in the world. We are exceptionally proud of the quality and number of their research grants and publications. You can visit our website, for more information on all aspects of the school. uottawa - Page 6 - Open House

8 KEYNOTE SPEAKER - LUNCHEON ADDRESS The Honourable Mr. Justice David M. Paciocco The Honourable David M. Paciocco is a Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice and Professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa where, for 30 years, he taught Evidence, Criminal Law and Trusts as a full-time Professor. Justice Paciocco has also taught at the University of Windsor ( ) and the University of Auckland, New Zealand ( ). He is the recipient of several teaching awards. Between 1993 and 2011 he served as counsel to the firm of Edelson and Associates, doing appellate work and engaging in a specialized criminal practice. He has argued appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Court of Appeal and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. He is also a former Assistant Crown Attorney in Ottawa, working part time between , and full-time on a leave of absence from the University of Ottawa from Justice Paciocco is the co-author (with Professor Lee Stuesser, University of Manitoba) of The Law of Evidence (Irwin Law, 1996; sixth edition, 2011); the coauthor (with David M. Tanovich and Steven Skurka) of Jury Selection in Criminal Trials: Skills, Science and the Law (Irwin Law, 1997), and the author of Charter Principles and Proof in Criminal Cases (Carswell, 1987) and Getting Away with Murder: The Canadian Criminal Justice System (Irwin Law, 1999), which was awarded a Donner Prize for writing in Canadian Public Policy. He has also authored more than 100 articles on the law of evidence and criminal law. Justice Paciocco has received numerous awards for his contributions to law and letters, including the Mundell Medal in His research has been cited on more than 50 occasions by the Supreme Court of Canada and many times by other Canadian courts, as well as the Privy Council, and courts in New Zealand and Australia. He has acted as a consultant to the government and media on criminal law matters, and is a frequent lecturer at judicial and professional education seminars. Justice Paciocco was appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice in August of uottawa - Page 7 - Open House

9 FIRST-YEAR STUDIES The first-year curriculum combines introductory courses in foundation subjects, with thematic courses that will advance your understanding of subject areas taught in the upper years. All students take Contracts, Constitutional Law (Charter of Rights and Freedoms), Property, Torts, Public Law and Legislation, Legal Research and Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility. With new legal analytical skills firmly under your belt, in the Winter Term you will choose from among ten thematic courses which serve as your entrée to upper-year course work. You will take either Criminal Law and Procedure or Torts in a seminar-style course of 20 students, where legal writing skills will be emphasized. Professors teaching small group seminars strive to create a supportive working group of colleagues, and some of your closest law school friendships will inevitably start there. Our first-year registration process allows you to indicate your preference for a professor and course section. Prior to registration you will have each professor s description of his or her approach to the subject as well as a brief bio. While there are no guarantees, the Academic Affairs Office tries to assign you to as many of your chosen sections as possible. First-Year Thematic Courses Ten or more Thematic Courses are offered each Winter Term. While the subjects change each year, you can expect to choose from courses on topics representing our upper-year options in international law, social justice, environmental law, technology, and ethics along with others. Most thematics are taught as seminars. Representative examples include Cyber Feminism, Social Justice and Disability Rights Law, Aboriginal Legal Mechanisms, Public International Law, Natural Resources Law and Environmental Litigation. The Academic Affairs Office works to ensure that most students get their first or second choice. uottawa - Page 8 - Open House

10 January Term: Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility In our three-week intensive January Term, upper-year students take only one course which meets every day for three hours. January Term for first-year students is devoted to Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility. This course actually begins in the Fall term with four introductory classes focusing on professional responsibility, and then continues into the January Term. Despite the TV image of the lawyer as litigator, today s lawyers are problem solvers, deal makers, negotiators and dispute resolvers. This course puts the substantive law you learn in your other first-year courses into the context of real client problems and then teaches you the skills needed to advocate your client s interests in a non-litigation setting. The course is highly interactive with lots of hands-on experiences. You will interview your first client, prepare for and then negotiate and mediate to resolve your client s legal problems. Over fifty local practitioners participate in January Term as guest lecturers, simulation coaches, demonstrators, and workshop leaders. One year both Dean Feldthusen and uottawa President Allan Rock played client roles in a mediation demonstration. uottawa - Page 9 - Open House

11 UPPER-YEAR STUDIES The Upper-Year Curriculum offers a very wide range of options in both standard and emerging areas of law. You can fashion your program to suit your particular needs, whether that means sampling broadly, or pursuing in depth studies in one or more specialized areas. There are also five option areas: Environmental Law, International Law, Law and Social Justice, Law and Technology, Dispute Resolution and Professionalism. Students can obtain an option designation upon completing a set number of requirements. There are two traditional compulsory upper-year courses: Constitutional Law II (Division of Powers) and Civil Procedure I. For students graduating in 2015 or later, there are two new upper year compulsory courses: Administrative Law and Business Associations. An oral advocacy requirement can be fulfilled by either participating in one of many moot competitions or choosing from a diverse array of courses where oral advocacy skills are used, such as trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, legal aid clinic, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. You must also write one major research paper, which can be done either in the context of one of your courses or as an independent directed research supervised by a faculty member. During the intensive three-week January Term, each second- and third-year student chooses one course from over 20 intensive courses available. The three-week format allows visiting professors from foreign and Canadian law schools, government departments, and law firms to participate and offer courses that would not ordinarily be available. There is even a course taught by one of our professors that takes place in Puerto Rico. Your upper-year program can include any number of different and exciting ways to complete your legal education: Moot court competitions, some of which are held in Europe and the U.S.; Independent research projects focused on a specific topic of your choice, under the supervision of a faculty member; Clinics, practicums, placements, and internships; Ottawa Law Review assistant editorships and editorial board membership; Studying abroad through international exchange programs in countries around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Mexico, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This year over 200 courses were offered to upper-year students. We invite you to visit our website to consult the specific course descriptions: uottawa - Page 10 - Open House

12 University of Ottawa SPEAKER SERIES LECTURES The Common Law Speaker Series Lectures are intended to enrich students academic experience. Presented weekly, the lectures feature distinguished speakers sharing unique perspectives on a wide variety of topics from social justice issues to discussion topics in legal and philosophical literature. The Speaker Series includes : Social Justice Environmental Law International Law The Center for Law, Technology and Society The Shirley E. Greenberg Chair for Women and the Legal Profession The Professionalism Lectures are held on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. from September through April and are open to the public. Every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 57 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Fauteux Hall University of Ottawa

13 THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE The Student Services Office offers services to students in three extremely important areas: 1. Student Services is an office for Financial Aid and Bursaries, managing Common Law Scholarships, Prizes and Bursaries. 2. Student Services is an office for Equity and Access, assisting all students with their academic success and providing any additional assistance required to remove barriers to participation in law school life. For further details please see the section below entitled The Education Equity Program. 3. Student Services is an office for Career and Professional Development providing career development and job search assistance to all law students. For further details please see the section below entitled Career and Professional Development FINANCIAL AID AND BURSARIES Scholarships, Prizes and Bursaries The Common Law Section has over $230,000 to award in entrance scholarships and bursaries, primarily for academic excellence. Please consult the Student Services section of the Common Law website for more details: Prizes and Medals There are numerous bursaries, prizes and medals awarded to students throughout their academic program. Some for highest grade in particular courses, some for overall achievements in a particular group of courses, and some for outstanding contributions to the law school, the Common Law Student Society or to the community. Education Bursaries All eligible Common Law Students who are registered full-time for the fall and winter sessions, have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or protected-person status, and who have claimed their government financial aid loan in that academic year, will receive an education bursary. An amount of $2,000 will be awarded to students admitted in the Common Law program for the first time and $1,000 will be awarded to returning full-time Common Law students. Bursaries & Financial Aid In addition to the entrance bursaries and government financial aid programs, more than $625,000 in bursaries is granted each year to law students in financial need. Check out what is available to you by visiting the Financial Aid and Awards Website at: uottawa - Page 12 - Open House

14 EQUITY AND ACCESS The Education Equity Program The University of Ottawa s Common Law Section created the Education Equity Program in 1989 with the goal of becoming an institution reflective of Canadian society. The Common Law Section is committed to increasing the participation of members of underrepresented groups in the law school, and eventually in the larger legal community. In addition to achieving diversity in the legal profession, the University of Ottawa s Common Law Section is also committed to: a) developing policies that achieve an environment free of harassment, discrimination and barriers for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of racial, linguistic and ethnic minorities, members of LGBTTQ communities, persons with disabilities, those at a socio-economic disadvantage and those who have experienced discrimination; b) removing all systemic barriers to legal education; c) creating an environment that maximizes opportunities for all students; d) creating the most dynamic and culturally interesting law school community possible. As part of these overall objectives, the Education Equity Program provides an Academic Success Program for students, including tutorial sessions. THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM AND TUTORIAL SESSIONS Tutorial Programs for First-Year Students To help first year students with their transition to law school, we offer: Access/Equity Tutorials (Small Groups) Registration for these tutorials is open to students who face systemic and other barriers and who, as a result, may require additional assistance, e.g. students with a disability, mature students, those whose first language is neither English nor French, those who have encountered discrimination in prior educational settings and those who are facing severe economic hardship. Approximately 12 students are accepted into these tutorials for each course. One-on-One Drop-In Tutorials Tutors for each subject and section maintain office hours for one and one-half hours every other week to provide all first-year students with an opportunity to seek individualized help. Tutors will also give formal exam preparation tutorials each term to all students who are registered in the course. Legal Writing Workshops and Mentoring A series of workshops is offered to all students to help them polish their writing skills and learn the technical requirements of legal writing. Mentoring and individual review of writing assignments are also available. Mentoring for Immigrant, Refugee and International Students This is a program offering academic support and individual mentoring to address the special concerns of students with little or no university experience in Canada. The program is open to students in Graduate Studies, Civil Law and Common Law. uottawa - Page 13 - Open House

15 Peer Advisor Program All first year students are assigned a peer advisor with whom they meet regularly over the course of the year. These second and third year students are available to share their experiences, answer questions, discuss academic matters, and provide encouragement. Support for Persons with Disabilities and Ongoing Medical Conditions The Student Services Office works closely with the Assistant Dean and the University s Access Service to ensure that required accommodations and supports are made available for students with disabilities, ongoing medical conditions and those who face exceptional circumstances. Counselling The Office provides counselling services or appropriate referrals to students wishing to seek advice on any matter, either personal or academic. CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) The CPDC is open to all students and is staffed by facilitators five days a week during regular business hours to assist students with all aspects of their job search. Facilitators will provide one-on-one counselling and advice to students on job search issues, and will provide detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes and other job search documentation. Resources The CPDC contains extensive resources both in print and online to support students in their career decision-making. The CPDC publishes several key documents each year to assist students in their job search. Top quality sample cover letters and resumes are also available in Naked Resumes and Cover Letters to guide students in the drafting of their own documents. In addition, the CPDC contains many other print resources relating to job search advice. Employment Opportunities and Job Postings A detailed database of local and national employers (The Source) and current job postings is kept online. This system is password protected so as to be accessible only to University of Ottawa students. Events and Information Sessions The Career and Professional Development Office offers a large number of information sessions throughout the academic year on issues related to job searching and national recruiting cycles. Information session topics include: Articling Options, Public Interest, Recruitment by Region, On Campus Interviews, Clerkships, and Etiquette. In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews. The office hosts several major events over the course of the year that give students the opportunity to meet with employers directly, with a view to securing both summer jobs and articling positions. Oncampus interviews are held in October each year for second-year students. Career Day is held in March and brings together a large number of employers from social justice organizations, government and the private sector to meet with students from all years of law school. uottawa - Page 14 - Open House

16 Professional Development Programs The Career and Professional Development office also supports two excellent professional development programs, designed to assist students with improving their own skills and with making valuable connections within the legal community. Pro Bono Students Canada Pro Bono Students Canada Pro Bono Students Canada matches law students who want to do volunteer work (pro bono) with public interest and non-governmental organizations, government agencies, tribunals, legal clinics and providers of legal, health and community services. This work allows students to develop the pro bono ethic, assists students in assessing viable career options, and provides practical experience that benefits both student and community organizations. Legal Links & Bridges Mentoring and Women s Legal Mentoring Programs These Mentoring Programs provide the opportunity for students to be matched with mentors from the local legal community. These programs give students the opportunity to work with potential role models, make beneficial networking connections, explore practice areas, and understand firsthand the legal culture and the expectations of the profession. For more information on Student Services please visit our website at: We look forward to having you join us! uottawa - Page 15 - Open House

17 STUDENT LIFE L ASSOCIATION DES ÉTUDIANTS ET DES ÉTUDIANTES EN COMMON LAW STUDENT SOCIETY (AÉÉCLSS) The Common Law Student Society (AÉÉCLSS) is the bilingual student council for the Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa s Faculty of Law. It is governed by an executive and two committees: academic and social. The executives and committee representatives are elected from the student body each year and take an active role in both student events and faculty governance. The AÉÉCLSS is designed to help students during their legal studies by representing student interests and organizing social activities. The AÉÉCLSS budget is drawn from the student-run Common Law Bookstore, revenue from student events, sponsorship and from seed funding provided by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO). This budget is used to fund conferences and social activities held by over thirty-five student-run clubs that have focused interests in different areas of law. Class representatives on the social committee represent the extracurricular interests of the students in their year. This committee is headed by the VP Social. The Academic Committee is the branch of the AÉÉCLSS that deals with student concerns and issues of an academic and scholastic nature. This committee, headed by the VP Academic, is comprised of academic class representatives who address micro issues such as professor-student relations, or problems that might arise within specific classes relating to the curriculum. In addition, the committee addresses macro issues that concern the whole student body and future law students, such as curriculum changes, changes to the Law Society of Upper Canada's Bar Admissions Courses, and the like. The VP Academic, along with the President, ensure that there is student representation on every single Faculty Committee. These student representatives are voting members of the committees on which they sit, and act as the students voice on those committees. Representation of this kind ensures that information is passed along through the student body and that students take a leadership role in directing the future of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. A. Orientation Week In addition to the preparatory lectures the faculty provides, the AÉÉCLSS runs special orientation activities. All of the events are optional, but they provide an excellent opportunity for you to meet your classmates before classes begin. B. Boat Cruise Held in mid-september, the Annual Boat Cruise is a great way to see the scenic Ottawa River while dancing the night away on the water! C. The Halloween Party If you can picture over 300 Law students and friends in strange costumes and having a really good time, then you know what the annual AÉÉCLSS Halloween Party is all about! Law Students dance the night away and there are great prizes for the best costumes. D. Law Ball The Law Ball is another semi-formal event hosted by the AÉÉCLSS and organized by the second-year extracurricular representatives. It is held in March at one of the nicer facilities in Ottawa. uottawa - Page 16 - Open House

18 E. Year End Party This event is a chance to celebrate the end of the academic year and to say goodbye to graduating classmates or those who are heading out-of-town for the summer. F. Graduation Ball The Grad Ball is the last chance for third-year students to celebrate with classmates before heading off into the real world! STUDENT CLUBS In addition to the AÉÉCLSS there are a number of other organizations open to students. These clubs and associations operating in the Common Law section are partially funded by the AÉÉCLSS and are open to all members of the faculty. Each club focuses on a different area, and undertakes educational and social activities for its membership. New clubs are always welcome. Some of our clubs include the following: Aboriginal Law Students Association Afghan Law Students Association Asian Law Students Association Association des Étudiants et Étudiantes du Programme de Droit Canadien Black Law Students Association Business Law Student Society Canadian Lawyers Abroad (uottawa Chapter) Canadian Lawyers Association for International Human Rights CCF Ottawa Christian Legal Fellowship Creative Law Society Criminal Law Students Association Disability Awareness & Accessibility Club Dispute Resolution Club Employment and Labour Law Students Society Environmental Law Students Association Health Law Student Association Law Faculty Chess Association International Law Students Association International Commercial and Trade Law Students Association Iranian Law Students Society Italian Law Students Association JD/MBA Students Association Jewish Law Students Association Latin American Law Student Association Law and Technology Student Society Law Union Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) Mature Students Association Men Respecting Women Music, Entertainment and Sports Law Students Society Muslim Law Students Association The Ottawa Law Students Association for At-Risk Women OUTLaw: LGBTQ Law Students Association Portuguese Canadian Law Students Association Le Regroupement des étudiants et étudiantes de common law en français South Asian Law Students Association University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law uottawa - Page 17 - Open House

19 ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC The University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic provides free legal services to University students and low-income members of the community. Law students, supervised by lawyers, offer help in various areas, including minor criminal offences, tenant rights, employment matters, human rights complaints, consumer protection, Small Claims Court, the Highway Traffic Act, Aboriginal rights, HlV- Aids rights, and Women's rights. The Clinic offers first-year students an invaluable opportunity to expand their knowledge and help those in need. The "Volunteer" program allows students to be "buddied-up" with caseworkers at the Clinic, and gain hands-on experience. Students get the opportunity to attend client interviews, remand court sessions, and a courthouse tour. Students also get a chance to work on files, researching, drafting letters, and collecting documentation. For more information, see our bulletin board at Fauteux Hall, call us at (613) , or visit our Website at OTTAWA LAW REVIEW The Ottawa Law Review is one of the most visible ways in which the intellectual richness and dynamism of the Faculty of Law can be conveyed to the legal community. The Review is a bilingual academic journal devoted to excellence in legal scholarship and the promotion of a diversity of opinions on a variety of issues. Our journal can be found in law faculties and legal institutions around the world. The articles, surveys and book reviews we publish are selected and edited entirely by students from the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section. The Review has two faculty advisers, one from the French program, and one from the English. All articles submitted to the Review are evaluated by external assessors who are experts in their respective fields. Membership in the Review is open to all students after the completion of their first year, and allows students to earn credits for their involvement. uottawa - Page 18 - Open House

20 OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING The cost of apartment rental in the City of Ottawa varies between $575 $1,595 per month; sharing a house can range from $395 $850 per month; while room and board can range from $400 - $650 per month. For apartment listings please consult the following dailies: Ottawa Citizen at The Ottawa Sun at Le Droit at You may contact the Off-Campus Housing Office at (613) ext (Michelle Ferland) or by at offcamp1@uottawa.ca. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Office s address is 90 University Private, Room 145, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H3. You may visit the website at: MEAL COSTS In addition to tuition, books and housing, meal costs and other living expenses are in the minds of students. The cost estimate for groceries for one student is approximately $75 per week. University of Ottawa Meal Plan The University of Ottawa has a Meal Plan which uses a debit card system. You can spend up to the amount you have on your card. Plan #1 = $ 1300 (per semester) Plan #2 = $ 2200 (per semester) Plan #3 = $ 2500 (per semester) Plan #4 = $ 2950 (per semester) Plan #5 = $ 300 (this is considered a convenience plan. With this plan, students pay taxes on each purchase.) Need more information? Contact the Food Services Head Office at or visit the website at: uottawa - Page 19 - Open House

21 ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Entertainment in Ottawa The Theater Department of the University of Ottawa offers several major productions every year. The Music Department similarly hosts numerous events, several of which are free of charge. The Nation s Capital also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Some examples include Winterlude (held over two weeks in February), the Tulip Festival (held in May), le festival Franco-Ontarien (held in June), Canada Day (July 1), the Jazz Festival (held early July), and the Blues Festival (held in late July). Ottawa is also home to many museums, the National Art Gallery, and the longest skating area in the world, the Rideau Canal. For those who enjoy Hockey, the city hosts the Ottawa 67's junior team and of course the Ottawa Senators. University of Ottawa Sport Services There are a number of on-campus athletic facilities open to students: - Aerobic - Aqua Fitness - Fitness Centre - Health Lifestyle Centre - Competitive Sports Clubs The University also offers a number of activities and instructional programs in badminton, fencing, golf, ultimate Frisbee, martial arts, first aid and much, much more. On-campus, students can enjoy a 50-meter pool, 2 skating rinks, and 3 gymnasia for basketball, volleyball or badminton. Please note that full-time students enrolled at the University of Ottawa have access to all sports facilities. Fees are included in your ancillary fees. For more information, please visit the University of Ottawa Sport Services Website at uottawa - Page 20 - Open House

22 LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION U-Pass From September 1 st until April 30 th, full-time students will have unlimited access to OC Transpo Services ( The U-Pass is a gateway to the City of Ottawa, as it provides access to the entire OC Transpo network during the eight-month academic year. No more rushing about to get change or bus tickets. The U-Pass program is offered by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and Graduate Students Association of the University of Ottawa (GSAED) in cooperation with the University of Ottawa and OC Transpo. With more than 2,700 OC Transpo buses operating near the campus virtually every day, the U-Pass allows full-time students to conveniently commute to and from the University. The program also eliminates parking costs and helps reduce both traffic congestion and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The U-Pass is mandatory, and its cost is included in students incidental fees at a significantly discounted rate (290$ for the validation period). For further information, please visit the website of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa: Shuttle bus service The University of Ottawa offers a free shuttle bus service to the Roger Guindon Hall (Health Sciences), Carleton University, 169 Lees Avenue, and to Saint- Paul University. FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: Greyhound Buses Students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) receive 25 per cent off an adult ticket or 10 per cent off with any valid photo student ID from a Canadian or American secondary or post-secondary institution. Discounts for student cards apply to adult regular one-way or return fares only. You can check fares, schedules and specials at Via Rail Students are eligible for a discount on the adult regular fare in Economy class with proof of age if they are 17 or younger, or with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if they are 18 or older. At VIA Rail, the ISIC is the only recognized student ID card that entitles students 18 years of age or older to student fares. Student fares are available for all trains and all destinations year-round in Economy class, with no service charges. You may also purchase the VIA 6 pak, offering you 6 vouchers for one-way travel between any two pre-selected cities on the VIA Rail network. It's the perfect way to travel for less between home and school throughout the year. For more information on VIA Rail check the website at uottawa - Page 21 - Open House

23 CHILD CARE SERVICES Below are three daycare centres close to campus. Naturally, you would have to do your own research to determine which would be best for your child. Keep in mind that the following list is to give you a general idea of daycare costs in Ottawa. Please note that if you are a full-time student you are likely eligible for child care subsidies. Bernadette Child Care Centre (University of Ottawa). Children have a morning snack, a lunch and an afternoon snack. The Centre opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 5:45 p.m. Please note that there are 33 subsidized spaces available to qualifying parents. Contact Person: Ms. Johée Deslauriers, Director of the Centre, (613) Fees: Infant: $ /month Toddler: $ /month Pre-School: $ /month Please note that there is a minimum 1 ½ to 2 year waiting list. *Priority to students and employees of the University of Ottawa. To make an application, call the Child Care Information line at (613) or visit the website at: Sandy Hill Child Care (300 Wilbrod Ave). The Centre opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:45 p.m. Contact Person: Ms. Susan Boudreau, Director of the Centre, (613) Fees: Toddler (18 months - 2 ½): $ /month Pre-School: $ /month Bettye Hyde Co-op Nursery School (317 Chapel Street) Contact Person: Ms. Cindy Mitchell, Director (613) uottawa - Page 22 - Open House

24 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION City of Ottawa (general information) (613) Common Law, Faculty of Law (613) Common Law, Student Services (613) , ext Common Law Students Society (613) , ext Info Service (613) Health Services (613) Housing Services (613) Off Campus Housing (613) , ext Financial Aid & Awards (613) Sports Services Sports Complex: 801 King Edward Avenue (613) Sports Services: Montpetit Hall (613) ext Students Federation (613) Student Academic Success Service (613) uottawa - Page 23 - Open House